Brevard County Sheriff's Office and Florida Highway Patrol have launched a joint initiative targeting speeding on I-95, a stretch of highway that saw 123 speeding-related accidents last year. The effort includes increased patrols and coordinated enforcement operations between the two agencies. The move follows a 15% rise in speed-related citations in the county since 2022. Sheriff Wayne Ivey said the collaboration aims to address a growing concern for drivers and residents.
The focus is on I-95 between the Melbourne and Palm Bay city limits, a corridor that handles over 60,000 vehicles daily. Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson Lisa Ramirez confirmed the agencies are sharing real-time data from speed detection systems and radar units. Speeding tickets in the area have increased by 22% year-to-date, according to FHP records.
The crackdown comes after a spike in near-miss incidents reported by local emergency services. Fire Rescue data shows a 30% increase in traffic-related calls involving speeding vehicles since 2021. Sheriff Ivey emphasized that the initiative is not just about tickets but about changing behavior.
Residents are being asked to report speeding through the Sheriff's Office tip line. The agencies have not yet announced specific enforcement dates but said operations will continue through the end of the year. Drivers are urged to adhere to posted speed limits, which range from 65 mph to 70 mph on I-95 through Brevard.