CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is continuing its partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Seven through the Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement (ELEE) program. This initiative aims to increase first responder presence on state roadways with high crash rates, raising public awareness of safe driving practices.
From July 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, CCSO deputies will focus on enforcing traffic laws and educating drivers about the dangers of unsafe driving habits.
Their efforts will target areas outlined in the State Highway Strategic Safety Plan, including intersection violations, DUIs, speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving, lane departures, work zone violations, and move-over violations.
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“Our deputies are committed to rigorous traffic enforcement and continuously educating motorists about the dangers of unsafe driving habits. They are focusing their efforts on significantly reducing deadly crashes and enhancing the safety of our roadways,” said Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast. “Through our partnership with FDOT District Seven and the implementation of the ELEE program, we aim not only to enforce the law but also to cultivate safe driving practices within the community.”
“FDOT District Seven is committed to making our roads safer through partnerships with local first responders,” 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.”
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Launched in 2022, the ELEE program has proven successful in reducing crashes and injuries on state and federal highways. By partnering with local agencies like CCSO, FDOT continues to expand its efforts to create safer roads for all.
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