Officials from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) presented a report to the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council on Tuesday, Oct. 7 relating to traffic issues. The presentation comes amid ongoing negotiations between the town and the PBSO regarding the future of the town’s contract with the county agency, as well as increased speeding enforcement through new local programs.
PBSO Sgt. Darla Sauers gave the presentation to council members. In the report, she detailed how deputies routinely conduct traffic initiatives across various districts in the county. These initiatives are meant to prevent crashes and improve roadway safety through enforcement education campaigns and data-driven strategies to improve the overall safety of the community, reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries.
The initiative yielded successful results, including numerous traffic stops, verbal and written warnings. Overall, it led to a decrease in traffic infractions by 53 percent and a reduction in crashes by 50 percent…