The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has been awarded a Highway Traffic Safety Funds Subgrant to target speeding and aggressive driving on Interstate 75. This initiative aims to reduce the number of crashes and enhance safety for all motorists traveling through Sarasota County.
Currently, Sarasota County ranks 15th among Florida counties with a population of 300,000 or more for speed and aggressive driving incidents resulting in serious and fatal injuries. In response, the sheriff's office will implement high-visibility, zero-tolerance enforcement operations along the I-75 corridor, promoting adherence to traffic laws.
The enforcement campaign will specifically address speeding and aggressive driving behaviors, with operations scheduled from November 2025 until the end of September 2026. This effort is funded through a contract with the Florida Department of Transportation, which supports overtime for deputies involved in data-driven, high-visibility enforcement activities.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office urges all drivers to comply with posted speed limits, avoid impaired or distracted driving, and manage emotions while driving to ensure safer roads for everyone.