Fort Mill, SC – Drivers along the South Carolina–North Carolina border are seeing an increased police presence tonight as multiple law enforcement agencies conduct a coordinated traffic enforcement blitz on key commuter routes.
According to the York County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), the agency partnered with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the North Carolina Highway Patrol for a large-scale operation targeting violations along I-77, Carowinds Boulevard, Highway 21, and nearby corridors in South Charlotte.
The initiative, part of the #TargetZeroSC campaign, aims to reduce serious crashes and promote safer travel ahead of the busy holiday season. Deputies and troopers are focusing on speeding, impaired driving, and distracted driving.
The YCSO shared a photo Friday evening showing dozens of officers and patrol vehicles assembled along the state line before deployment. Officials say similar enforcement waves may continue through the weekend as part of ongoing safety partnerships between North and South Carolina agencies.
Motorists traveling through the Fort Mill and South Charlotte areas are urged to drive carefully and expect increased patrol visibility through the night.
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