PINELLAS PARK, Fla. – Drivers in Pinellas Park will notice a much larger police presence on major roads over the next nine months. The Pinellas Park Police Department has officially launched a joint traffic safety initiative with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District Seven, targeting the city’s most dangerous state roadways.
The enforcement surge, part of the state’s Enhanced Law Enforcement Engagement (ELEE) Program, began on July 1, 2026, and is scheduled to run through March 31, 2027. By flooding high-crash areas with visible patrols, officials aim to deter reckless driving, lower the number of traffic accidents, and prevent severe injuries or fatalities.
“Too often, our officers respond to crashes that could have been prevented,” Pinellas Park Police Chief Adam Geissenberger said. “Whether it’s speeding, impaired driving, or distracted driving, a single poor decision can have lifelong consequences. This partnership gives us another opportunity to prevent those tragedies before they happen.”
During the operation, officers are focusing on specific priority areas outlined in the Florida State Highway Strategic Safety Plan. Drivers can expect strict enforcement regarding speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and driving under the influence (DUI).
Patrols will also closely monitor intersection violations, lane departures, work zones, and compliance with the state’s Move Over Law, which requires motorists to shift lanes for stopped emergency and service vehicles.
The ELEE Program was originally established by FDOT District Seven in 2022. It serves as a framework to help local police departments and state transportation officials coordinate resources, combine public education campaigns, and directly target hazardous driving habits on state and federal highways.
Local police are reminding all drivers that basic road safety rests on individual choices. To assist with the safety campaign, motorists are urged to follow posted speed limits, put away distractions, line up alternative transportation if impaired, and safely change lanes for roadside emergency crews.
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