Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
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Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

PINELLAS COUNTY - The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has received a contract from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Speed Enforcement.

The contract will be utilized to fund speed and aggressive driving enforcement in Pinellas County.   

From July 15, 2024, through July 22, 2024, Pinellas County deputies will participate in “Operation Southern Slow Down” by conducting “saturation patrols” throughout Pinellas County. The patrols' goal is to decrease speed and aggressive driving, crashes, and fatalities in the county.

The locations of these saturation patrols will be focused on high-incident areas throughout the county.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to maintaining safe roadways for its residents and visitors through these initiatives that combat high-risk driving behaviors.