CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – In an effort to make Citrus County roadways safer, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is partnering with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Seven through an Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement (ELEE) program.
From May through October 2023, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office will expand officer presence on state roadways with high crash rates, increasing public awareness of the importance of safe driving.
“Last year, CCSO deputies conducted nearly 31,000 traffic stops,” said Sheriff Mike Prendergast. “They issued over 23,000 citations and written warnings to help reduce deadly traffic crashes and save lives. Our citizens have been vocal in calling for enhanced traffic enforcement due to flagrant violators.
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Through this partnership, we will continue to enhance our capabilities to make our roadways safer for everyone.”
Enforcement efforts will focus on specific areas of the State Highway Strategic Safety Plan (SHSSP). The plan is the state’s five-year comprehensive safety plan for achieving Florida’s vision of zero traffic-related fatalities.
Focus areas include:
- Intersection Violations
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Speeding, Aggressive, and Distracted Driving
- Lane Departure
- Work Zone Violations
- Move Over Violations
“FDOT District Seven is committed to making our roads safer through partnerships with local law enforcement agencies,” said FDOT District Seven Safety Engineer Emmeth Duran, P.E. “Through this program, we are working to reach FDOT’s target of zero fatal crashes and serious injuries.”
The ELEE pilot program was launched in 2022 by FDOT District Seven to expand its efforts to improve traffic safety.
In its second year, the purpose of the ELEE program is to partner with local law enforcement agencies to reduce crashes and injuries on the state roads and federal highways FDOT District Seven manages.
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