From Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Summary:
The Florida Highway Patrol and FDOT District Seven are expanding enforcement and driver education through the Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement program from July 2026 through March 2027. The initiative targets high-crash roadways and focuses on speeding, distracted driving, DUI, intersection violations, lane departures, work zones, and Move Over violations.
In an effort to make Tampa Bay area roadways safer, the Florida Highway Patrol is partnering with the Florida Department of TransportaƟon (FDOT) District Seven through an Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement (ELEE) program. From July 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, the Florida Highway Patrol will expand law enforcement presence on state roadways with high crash rates, increasing public awareness of the importance of safe driving. AddiƟonally, First Responders will be giving educaƟonal presentaƟons to schools within District Seven, parƟcularly those in Driver EducaƟon classes.
Efforts will focus on specific areas of the State Highway Strategic Safety Plan (SHSSP). Focus areas include:
- Intersection Violations
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Speeding, Aggressive, and Distracted Driving
- Lane Departure
- Work Zone violations
- Move Over violations
"FDOT District Seven is committed to making our roads safer through our partnerships with local law enforcement,” said Brandon Calvo, Project Manager for ELEE at FDOT District Seven. "Through this program, we are working to reach FDOT's target of zero fatal crashes and serious injuries."
The ELEE pilot program was launched in 2022 by FDOT District Seven to expand its efforts to improve traffic safety. The purpose of the ELEE program is to partner with local law enforcement agencies to reduce crashes and injuries on the state roads and federal highways FDOT District Seven manages.
Key Points:
- FHP is increasing enforcement on high-crash Tampa Bay roadways.
- The ELEE program runs through March 31, 2027.
- Enforcement targets speeding, DUI, distraction, and aggressive driving.
- Work zone, Move Over, lane departure, and intersection violations are also priorities.
- FDOT and first responders will provide driver-safety education in schools.
