Police Lights (File) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) has joined forces with the Florida Department of Transport
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) has joined forces with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Seven in a collaborative effort to enhance road safety throughout the city.
This initiative, known as the Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement (ELEE) program, will run from July 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025.
Increased Police Presence on High-Risk Roadways
As part of the ELEE program, SPPD will increase its presence on state roadways in St. Petersburg that have a history of high crash rates.
These roadways include Gandy Boulevard, Roosevelt Boulevard, 4th Street, and the Pinellas Bayway. The increased police presence aims to raise public awareness of safe driving practices and reduce the number of accidents and injuries.
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Focus Areas for Enforcement
The ELEE program will focus on several key areas of enforcement to address common causes of accidents:
- Intersection violations
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Speeding, aggressive driving, and distracted driving
- Lane departure violations
- Work zone violations
- Move Over violations (failing to move over for emergency vehicles)
A Collaborative Approach to Safety
The ELEE program was initially launched by FDOT District Seven in 2022 as part of a broader effort to improve traffic safety. By partnering with local law enforcement agencies like SPPD, FDOT aims to reduce crashes and injuries on state and federal highways under its management.
This collaboration between SPPD and FDOT underscores a shared commitment to making St. Petersburg roadways safer for all residents and visitors.
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