To curb high crash rates and enhance roadway safety, law enforcement agencies across the Tampa Bay area, in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Seven, conducted an intensive operation on US Highway 19 today.
This initiative, part of the Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement (ELEE) program, saw a surge in police presence and resulted in a substantial number of citations and arrests, reinforcing the critical importance of safe driving habits.
The multi-agency operation targeted US Highway 19, a corridor identified for its high crash frequency, spanning Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties…