Sarasota, FL – Drivers traveling Interstate 75 through Sarasota County will see increased law enforcement presence after the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office received new funding to target speeding and aggressive driving along the busy corridor. The enforcement campaign begins this month and will continue through September 2026.
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, the agency was awarded a Highway Traffic Safety Funds Subgrant aimed at reducing serious and fatal crashes tied to speeding and aggressive driving. Officials noted that Sarasota County currently ranks 15th among Florida counties with populations of 300,000 or more for speed-related and aggressive driving incidents resulting in severe injuries.
The sheriff’s office said the initiative will center on high-visibility, zero-tolerance enforcement on I-75. Deputies will focus on drivers who exceed posted speed limits, follow too closely, change lanes aggressively, or show other hazardous behaviors that contribute to crash risk. The operations will run from November 2025 through September 2026, targeting peak travel periods and data-identified problem zones along the interstate.
According to officials, the program is funded through the Florida Department of Transportation, which is providing overtime support for deputies assigned to these enforcement periods. The agency said the goal is not only to issue citations but to improve compliance through visibility, deterrence, and consistent monitoring of the roadway.
Deputies are also reminding motorists to avoid distractions, stay within posted speed limits, and refrain from impaired driving. Drivers are urged to remain patient, manage road-related frustrations, and allow additional time for travel as needed.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that roadway safety is shared responsibility and encouraged residents and visitors to report dangerous driving when safe to do so.
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