Orlando, FL – Orange County deputies spent Thursday morning cracking down on high-speed drivers along State Road 408, stopping more than 50 motorists going well above the limit, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said 55 drivers were cited for speeds over 80 mph, including two clocked at 100 mph. The enforcement comes as Classic Weekend festivities kick off in the Orlando area — just days before the busy Thanksgiving travel period.
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the goal is to reduce crashes and remind drivers to slow down amid heavier-than-usual traffic. Officials noted that SR 408, a key commuter and event route through downtown Orlando, often sees a spike in dangerous driving during major weekends.
“Roads are packed with extra drivers, distractions, and delays,” the agency said in a social media post. “Pay attention. Slow down. Get where you’re going safely.”
The Sheriff’s Office added that additional traffic patrols will continue through the weekend, focusing on aggressive and impaired driving.
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