The Sarasota Police Department dedicated nearly 450 hours to roadway safety enforcement as part of a traffic safety grant awarded by the Florida Department of Transportation in 2024 – 2025.

From December 2024 through September 2025, members of the Traffic Unit conducted nearly 900 traffic stops and addressed 1,100 violations, including speeding, improper lane changes, cellphone use in active school zones, driving under the influence, suspended licenses, unregistered vehicles and seat belt violations.

“Every stop, every reminder, and every citation reflects our commitment to protecting lives,” said Officer Jason Frank, Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit. “Roadway safety is about more than enforcement, it’s about encouraging patience, attentiveness and responsibility,” said Officer Frank.

The Sarasota Police Department reminds drivers that taking a few extra minutes before leaving home or showing patience in traffic can make the difference between arriving safely or not arriving at all.

Although this grant period has ended, the Sarasota Police Department’s focus on traffic safety continues. Officers remain committed to reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities and to making Sarasota’s roadways safer for all who live, work and travel throughout the City of Sarasota. The Sarasota Police Department Traffic Unit has applied for this grant again for 2025-2026, in an effort to keep our roadways as safe as possible.