OPD's FDOT Partnership Monthly Update April/May 2023

Last updated on June 07, 2023

OPD's FDOT Partnership Monthly Update

 [ORLANDO, Fl.] OPD in partnership with FDOT are working together to enforce traffic laws in the City of Orlando. Each month, we are releasing data to show our successful and proactive efforts in keeping our roadways safe.

During the claim period of 4/16/2023 through 5/13/2023, eleven officers worked one-hundred and thirty-nine hours. The officers contacted one-hundred and seventy-four drivers between Interstate-4, State Road 408, State Road 417, and State Road 528. Officers were focusing on speeding more than 30 miles per hour (mph) over the posted speed limit, reckless driving, and aggressive careless driving. Officers used the opportunity to enlighten drivers by handing out one-hundred and thirty-two educational pamphlets. The officers issued fifty-two speeding citations, and four citations for non-speeding moving violations.

Furthermore, the officers used prudence when issuing eighty-three verbal warnings for speeding, and forty-two other warnings for non-speed related infractions. Sixty-two vehicles were apprehended, or attempted to apprehend, traveling ninety mph or faster. The most egregious perpetrators during this period were fifteen vehicles traveling one hundred mph or faster. Seven vehicles were unable to be appended due to their extreme speed, congested traffic conditions, or fleeing a traffic stop. One individual was arrested for a felony identity fraud charges.

To supplement our enforcement efforts on limited access state roads the Orlando Police Department Public Information Office was kept abreast of our progress.

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