The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office launched a new safety initiative on April 30, 2026, targeting speeding and left-lane camping on Interstate 95. The campaign, called ‘Saint Watching,’ uses images of the department’s bloodhound, Saint, to remind drivers they are being monitored. Sheriff Wayne Ivey said the effort focuses on two common hazards: excessive speed and drivers who refuse to move out of the left lane. ‘Super Speeders, We See You’ and ‘Left Lane Campers Better Move Over’ are among the messages on billboards and signs along the highway.
The campaign comes as traffic fatalities on I-95 have risen 12% countywide since 2024, according to BCSO data. The department plans to increase speed enforcement using radar guns and automated cameras in the coming weeks. ‘Drive Smart. Drive Safe. Saint Is Watching’ is printed on signs near major exits, including those at Melbourne Beach and Cocoa Village.
Ivey said the campaign is not just about enforcement but also education. ‘We’re trying to change behavior before tickets are issued,’ he said during a press event at the Brevard County Justice Center. The sheriff’s office will partner with local schools to distribute materials explaining the dangers of speeding and improper lane use.
The initiative is part of a broader push to reduce traffic deaths on I-95, which carries over 100,000 vehicles daily. BCSO has already issued 2,300 citations for speeding in the first quarter of 2026 alone. ‘Every second counts when you’re driving 90 mph,’ said Deputy Mark Reynolds, who leads traffic operations. ‘Saint’s image is a reminder that we’re always watching.’