Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Steer Clear Of Aggressive Drivers


Aggressive drivers make roads unsafe for everyone, particularly in places like Southwest Florida where traffic can get heavy.

That’s why motorists should be aware of how they can spot aggressive drivers and know what to do when they encounter them. Click here to see the CCSO’s tip sheet on coping with aggressive drivers.

ZOOM Traffic Hot Spots

These are the Top 10 traffic complaints called in to the ZOOM hotline from June 24 through July 1:

1. Golden Gate Parkway and Livingston Road - Red light running

2. Cardinal Street and North Road - Stop sign running

3. Naples Boulevard and Pine Ridge Road - Red light running

4. Naples Boulevard - Aggressive driving

5. U.S. 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road - Speeding

6. Oil Well Road - Speeding

7. Whippoorwill Lane and Pine Ridge Road - Speeding

8. Goodlette-Frank and Immokalee roads - Red light running

9. White Boulevard - Speeding

10. Avalon and Outer drives - Stop sign running

Rainy Day Driving

The summer rainy season is here.

Rain is blamed for many traffic accidents each year but most are preventable if drivers know what to do.

That’s why CCSO has put together a list of tips that will help you stay safe on the road when it’s raining.

Click here to watch a video about our wet weather driving tips.