Drivers in Stuart may notice an increased police presence on local roads this week as part of “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a coordinated traffic safety campaign spanning multiple states. The initiative aims to reduce speeding and aggressive driving, especially in areas known for crashes.
The Stuart Police Department issued 47 citations and 64 warnings on day one—numbers well above their usual daily enforcement levels, according to Lieutenant Brian Bossio.
“This initiative is to focus on aggressive driving and safe operation of motor vehicles—particularly speeding we’re going to be focusing on and we will be providing heavy traffic enforcement during this week,” Bossio said…