The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is excited to announce that it has secured funding once again for a High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) initiative aimed at enhancing pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Sarasota County is among the top 25 counties in Florida for traffic incidents that cause serious injuries or fatalities to pedestrians and cyclists. To safeguard these vulnerable road users, the sheriff’s office will implement HVE details aimed at raising awareness and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations that protect pedestrians and cyclists. While the emphasis will be on education, infractions may lead to warnings or citations.
The enforcement details will commence on Friday, August 29, 2025, and will continue through May 8, 2026, targeting specific locations identified through crash data analysis. The selected areas include:
- Bahia Vista Street from Graber Avenue to Tara Vista Avenue
- Tamiami Trail South from Gulf Gate Drive to Upper Elmwood Avenue
- Midnight Pass Road from Seaside Drive to Dolphin Bay Way
- Tamiami Trail South from Pocono Trail East to Palmetto Road East
- Tamiami Trail South from West Seminole Drive to Shamrock Drive
- Clark Road from Gateway Avenue to Beneva Road
- Tamiami Trail South from Seaboard Avenue to Alligator Drive
- Tamiami Trail South from Bayshore Road to Gulf Avenue
- Bee Ridge Road from Beneva Road to Radnor Place
- Fruitville Road from McIntosh Rd to Richardson Way
- Tamiami Trail South from Corporation Way to Gulf Coast Blvd
- Tamiami Trail South from Collins Road to Roberts Road
Drivers are urged to consistently adhere to speed limits, never drive under the influence, and remain vigilant for pedestrians and cyclists. Bicyclists should follow traffic laws, ride with the flow of traffic, and utilize lights during nighttime. Pedestrians are encouraged to cross at crosswalks or intersections, obey pedestrian signals, and ensure they are visible to drivers when walking at night.
This initiative is funded through a partnership with the University of North Florida and the Institute of Police Technology and Management, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation. The sheriff’s office will allocate funds for overtime to conduct operations and provide specialized training on Florida’s bicycle and pedestrian laws, procedures, and best practices.
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