Smooth Travels

I-75 is clear in Collier County.

Crash in Golden Gate

There has been a crash at 18th Avenue SW and Collier Boulevard. Use caution.

Traffic: Take The Poll

CCSO Traffic Enforcement Spots for 3/31/08

Monday, March 31:

Golden Gate Parkway and Livingston Road – aggressive driving
Immokalee Road and I-75 – red-light running
25th Street and White Boulevard - speeding

Tuesday, April 1:

Pine Ridge Road at Pine Ridge Middle School – aggressive driving
Immokalee Road and Palm River Boulevard - speeding
U.S. 41 and Rattlesnake Hammock Road - speeding

Wednesday, April 2:

Airport and Pine Ridge roads – red-light running
Collier and Naples Heritage boulevards - speeding
Estey Avenue – aggressive driving

Thursday, April 3:

Livingston Road and Carlton Lakes Boulevard - speeding
I-75 at Santa Barbara Boulevard – speeding
Jung Boulevard East - speeding

Friday, April 4:

Airport-Pulling Road at Pelican Marsh Elementary – aggressive driving
Collier and Fiddlers Creek boulevards – speeding
U.S. 41 East and Rattlesnake Hammock Road – red-light running

UPDATE: Road Is Open After Gas Main Break

UPDATE: Northbound and southbound lanes of Santa Barbara Boulevard are open.

Collier County sheriff's deputies are on scene at a natural gas main break that shut down lanes in Golden Gate.

A puncture to the 8-inch gas pipe occurred around 5:30 p.m. in the area of Santa Barbara Boulevard and I-75, causing deputies to close both northbound and southbound lanes of Santa Barbara Boulevard between Golden Gate Parkway and Radio Road.

Residents coming south will be permitted on Recreation Lane and Prince Andrews Boulevard.

Residents coming from the north will be permitted to get to Berkshire Pines Road and Devonshire Boulevard.

All other traffic is being turned away.

TECO Energy is repairing the gas line. It has not been determined how long it will take.

Drivers should use alternate routes.

Traffic: Take The Poll

Deputies Inspect 169 Vehicles for Safety

A three-hour safety equipment checkpoint Wednesday morning in North Naples yielded 17 citations.

CCSO Deputies conduct such checkpoints regularly to detect equipment violations, improper documentation and document fraud.

In all, 169 vehicles were inspected during Wednesday’s checkpoint, which was conducted on 91st Avenue North. The results were:

* Three people were cited for driving on a suspended or revoked license.
* Four people were cited for not having a driver’s license.
* One person was cited for violating a driver’s license restriction.
* One person was cited for having an expired driver’s license.
* Two people were cited for having no proof of insurance.
* One was cited for an equipment violation.
* One person was cited for having no proof of registration.
* Two people were cited for not having their driver’s license with them.
* One person was cited for violation of a learner’s permit.
* One person was arrested on a misdemeanor warrant.

Are You Aggressive?

Aggressive driving causes crashes and deaths on our roadways.

Do you ever catch yourself doing one or more of the following while driving?
- speeding
- changing lanes unsafely or without signaling
- tailgating- failing to yield the right of way
- illegal passing
- running red lights, stop signs, or yield signs

If you find yourself driving carelessly, there are some things you can do to keep yourself and other drivers safe.
- Plan ahead and allow for plenty of time to get to your destination.
- Listen to soothing music when you drive.
- Obey the speed limit and limit your distractions, like eating, drinking, or talking on your phone.

How should you handle an aggressive driver?
- Try to get out of their way safely.
- Do not attempt to catch up to them.
- Avoid eye contact.
- Ignore any gestures.

To report aggressive driving call 239.793.9300 or the ZOOM traffic hotline at 530-ZOOM. Call 9-1-1 if it is an emergency.

Traffic Hot Spots

Call 530-ZOOM (530-9666), our traffic hotline. We’ll pass along the information to the traffic unit. We need specifics, from time of day to where exactly the speeding, red light-running or other law-breaking is happening.

These are the Top 10 traffic complaints called in to the ZOOM hotline from March 18-24:
1. Goodlette-Frank Road at Fifth Avenue North - Speeding
2. Collier Boulevard at I-75 – Red-light running
3. 18th Avenue NE at Sabal Palm Elementary – Speeding
4. Goodlette-Frank Road – Aggressive driving
5. I-75 at MM 75 – Speeding
6. Pine Ridge Road – Aggressive driving
7. Vanderbilt Beach Road at U.S. 41 – Red-light running
8. Santa Barbara and Davis boulevards – Red-light running
9. Pine Ridge and Airport-Pulling roads – Red-light running
10. U.S. 41 at Immokalee Road - Speeding

Public Safety Announcement: Don't Drink and Drive

Traffic Enforcement Spots

Monday, March 24:

Airport-Pulling Road at Pelican Marsh Elementary - speeding
Livingston Road at Veterans Memorial Elementary – aggressive driving
Davis and Collier boulevards – red-light running

Tuesday, March 25:

U.S. 41 and Bayshore Drive – red-light running
Immokalee Road and Twin Eagles Boulevard - speeding
Airport-Pulling Road at Davis Boulevard – red-light running

Wednesday, March 26:

Golden Gate Boulevard East – aggressive driving
Immokalee Road and Preserve Lane - speeding
Immokalee Road and Parnu Street – speeding

Thursday, March 27:

Northbrook Drive at Laurel Green Lane - speeding
Collier Boulevard and Pine Ridge Road – aggressive driving
Rattlesnake Hammock and County Barn roads – red-light running

Friday, March 28:

Goodlette-Frank Road at Center Street - speeding
Oil Well and Camp Keais Road – speeding
Airport-Pulling Road and Golden Gate Parkway - speeding

Road Rules

Space it out: Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in the rear following too closely.

If you are being tailgated, move to another lane or slowly pull off the road and allow the vehicle to pass.

Did You Know?

The average person spends two weeks of his life waiting for traffic lights to change.

Traffic Hot Spots

Call 530-ZOOM (530-9666), our traffic hotline. We’ll pass along the information to the traffic unit. We need specifics, from time of day to where exactly the speeding, red light-running or other law-breaking is happening.

These are the Top 10 traffic complaints called in to the ZOOM hotline from March 11 to 18:

1. Livingston and Vanderbilt Beach roads - Red-light running
2. Westclox Street and S.R. 29 - Speeding
3. Immokalee and Airport-Pulling Road - Red-light running
4. Golden Gate Parkway and Santa Barbara - Aggressive driving
5. Lakeland Avenue - Speeding
6. Napa Boulevard and Pine Ridge Road - Red-light running
7. Airport-Pulling Road and Orange Blossom - Aggressive driving
8. Golden Gate Parkway and Airport-Pulling Road - Aggressive driving
9. Pine Ridge Road at I-75 - Speeding
10. U.S. 41 East at Collier Boulevard - Illegal U-turns

Road Rules

Bright sunlight can cause glare. Put down your visor and wear UV sunglasses to stay safe.

Traffic Enforcement Spots

Monday, March 17:

Vanderbilt Beach Road and Island Walk Circle - speeding
16th Place Southwest and Santa Barbara Boulevard – speeding
Immokalee Road at Parnu Street – red-light running

Tuesday, March 18:

Airport-Pulling Road at Barron Collier High School - speeding
Golden Gate Parkway and Livingston Road – aggressive driving
Brantley Boulevard at Robin Lane – speeding

Wednesday, March 19:

Kings Lake Boulevard – aggressive driving
Pine Ridge and Goodlette roads – red-light running
U.S. 41 and Triangle Boulevard – speeding

Thursday, March 20:

Collier Boulevard and Tower Road - speeding
Airport-Pulling and Pine Ridge roads – red-light running
Lake Trafford Road - speeding

Friday, March 21:

Davis and Collier boulevards – red-light running
Livingston Road at Marsala Way – speeding
Logan and Green boulevards – red-light running

Traffic Enforcement Spots

Traffic Enforcement Spots for 3/17/08

Monday, March 17:
Vanderbilt Beach Road and Island Walk Circle - speeding
16th Place Southwest and Santa Barbara Boulevard – speeding
Immokalee Road at Parnu Street – red-light running

Tuesday, March 18:
Airport-Pulling Road at Barron Collier High School - speeding
Golden Gate Parkway and Livingston Road – aggressive driving
Brantley Boulevard at Robin Lane – speeding

Wednesday, March 19:
Kings Lake Boulevard – aggressive driving
Pine Ridge and Goodlette roads – red-light running
U.S. 41 and Triangle Boulevard – speeding

Thursday, March 20:
Collier Boulevard and Tower Road - speeding
Airport-Pulling and Pine Ridge roads – red-light running
Lake Trafford Road - speeding

Friday, March 21:
Davis and Collier boulevards – red-light running
Livingston Road at Marsala Way – speeding
Logan and Green boulevards – red-light running

Got Questions

Drivers need to know and obey Florida traffic laws when they’re behind the wheel in Collier County.

That’s why the CCSO has compiled a list of frequently asked questions when it comes to driving on local roads.

Does everyone in the car I’m driving need to wear a seatbelt?

What do I need to do if I receive a traffic citation?

Get the answers to these questions and others by clicking here.

Did You Know?

The average person spends two weeks of his life waiting for traffic lights to change.

Traffic Hot Spots

Call 530-ZOOM (530-9666), our traffic hotline. We’ll pass along the information to the traffic unit. We need specifics, from time of day to where exactly the speeding, red light-running or other law-breaking is happening.

These are the Top 10 traffic complaints called in to the ZOOM hotline from March 4-11:
1. Livingston and Immokalee roads – Red-light running
2. Biscayne Drive – Speeding
3. Immokalee Road at Gulf Coast High School – Speeding
4. Goodlette-Frank Road – Aggressive driving
5. Sixth Street Southwest – Speeding
6. Golden Gate Parkway at Airport-Pulling Road – Red-light running
7. Vanderbilt Beach Road at U.S. 41 – Red-light running
8. Rattlesnake Hammock Road at Collier Boulevard – Aggressive driving
9. Pine Ridge Road at I-75 – Speeding
10. U.S. 41 East at Collier Boulevard - Speeding

Road Rules

Space it out: Most rear-end collisions are caused by the vehicle in the rear following too closely.

Road Rules

The first traffic signal was installed in Cleveland in 1914. The red and green signal lights were operated by a traffic officer sitting in a nearby booth.

Accident at Radio and Livingston

An accident has been reported at the intersection of Radio and Livingston roads involving a Nissan Altima and a Ford Explorer. There is no road blockage.

Monday, March 10:

Vanderbilt Beach Road and U.S. 41 North – red-light running
Airport-Pulling Road at Victoria Park - speeding
Vineyards and Napa boulevards – aggressive driving

Tuesday, March 11:

Santa Barbara Boulevard and Golden Gate Parkway – red-light running
Pine Ridge Road and Naples Boulevard – aggressive driving
Wildflower Way – aggressive driving

Wednesday, March 12:

Airport-Pulling Road and Poinciana Elementary – speeding
S.R. 82 and S.R. 29 North - speeding
Livingston Road and Biscayne Court - speeding

Thursday, March 13:

Collier Boulevard and Business Circle South - speeding
Hunter Boulevard and Coconado Parkway – aggressive driving
Golden Gate Parkway and Santa Barbara Boulevard – red-light running

Friday, March 14:

25th Street Southwest and White Boulevard – speeding
111th Avenue North at Naples Park Elementary – aggressive driving
Golden Gate Parkway and Livingston Road – red-light running

Got Questions

Drivers need to know and obey Florida traffic laws when they’re behind the wheel in Collier County.

That’s why the CCSO has compiled a list of frequently asked questions when it comes to driving on local roads.

Does everyone in the car I’m driving need to wear a seatbelt?

What do I need to do if I receive a traffic citation?

Get the answers to these questions and others by clicking here.

Road Rules

Avoid hydroplaning in rain. Keep your tires properly inflated, maintain good tread, slow down when roads are wet, and stay away from puddles.

Try to drive in the tire tracks left by the cars in front of you.

Traffic Hot Spots

Call 530-ZOOM (530-9666), our traffic hotline. We’ll pass along the information to the traffic unit. We need specifics, from time of day to where exactly the speeding, red light-running or other law-breaking is happening.

These are the Top 10 traffic complaints called in to the ZOOM hotline from Feb. 27 to March 3:

1. Fifth Street S.W. - Speeding
2. East Crown Pointe Boulevard - Speeding
3. Airport-Pulling Road at Poinciana Elementary - Speeding
4. Immokalee and Livingston roads - Aggressive Driving
5. Santa Barbara Boulevard and Golden Gate Parkway - Red-Light Running
6. Gulfshore Boulevard and Venetian Way - Aggressive Driving
7. Coronado and Hunter boulevards - Aggressive Driving
8. Palmetto Woods Drive - Speeding
9. Vanderbilt Beach Road and U.S. 41 - Red-Light Running
10. Airport-Pulling Road and Davis Parkway - Speeding

Caught On Tape

Road Rules

Bright sunlight can cause glare. Put down your visor and wear UV sunglasses to stay safe.

Always buckle up.