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The Lee County Sheriff's Office DUI Unit is providing the information listed below in continuing efforts to increase traffic safety awareness and education, plus to emphasize the importance of obeying traffic laws to reduce DUI crashes, injuries and death on Lee County roads.

On Monday, June 14, 2010, the DUI Unit will target at least one of the following three locations for enforcement:



1. Pondella Road, North Fort Myers

2. Metro Parkway, Fort Myers

3. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bonita Springs



Locations are selected based upon high incidents of crashes, traffic surveys and citizen complaints. The Sheriff’s Office is committed to promoting traffic safety and enforcing the law. By focusing on violations such as red light running, speeding, DUI and others, motorists become more alert and are encouraged to obey traffic laws. The Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit and District Patrol Deputies enforce our traffic laws each day by issuing citations and warnings. Preliminary results from their cumulative activity yesterday are as follows:



Citations Issued: 98

Written Warnings Issued: 160



Citizens can help by letting us know if they observe problem areas, aggressive or DUI drivers and by their compliance with the rules of the road. To get in touch with one of our traffic deputies call (239) 477-1000. If you see a reckless or drunk driver while you are traveling in your motor vehicle in Lee County, dial 9-1-1.

This traffic enforcement advisory is available each day on the Sheriff’s Office website at www.sheriffleefl.org.

Everyone is reminded to “Fasten Your Seat Belts, be courteous to drivers and pedestrians and together we can reduce traffic related fatalities, injuries and property damage.”

Note: Traffic Safety Tip of the Week: One of the most frequent citizen complaints is drivers running red lights. Red light running is also one of the most common causes of traffic crashes. Florida law was established creating higher fines and 4 points against your license in hopes of discouraging this risky habit. We encourage drivers to use good sense and always be prepared to stop at traffic signals.



Source: Lee County Sheriff’s Department