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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to over 2,000 crashes in Collier County as of October 22, 2019. Those crashes involved 56 pedestrians and 62 bicyclists.

In a press release on January 2, 2020, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit (CCSO) announced its launch of a pedestrian and bicycle safety campaign that will begin this month to help deter pedestrian and bicycle accidents. It will concentrate its enforcement efforts through May 2020 in order “to protect the safety of these most vulnerable road users.” The CCSO will conduct high-visibility enforcement details at some locations where traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists have occurred.

CCSO said their enforcement efforts will be contracted with the University of North Florida in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation’s focused initiative to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. The goal is to increase awareness of, and compliance with, traffic laws that protect the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. CCSO says violations may result in warnings or citations, depending on the circumstances.

The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT’s) strategic highway safety plan defined a framework for the state’s pedestrian and bicycle strategic safety plan, along with implementation activities. 

CCSO reminds drivers to always “obey speed limits, never drive impaired, and always watch for pedestrians and bicyclists.  Bicyclists should also obey traffic laws, ride in the direction of traffic, and use lights when riding at night. Pedestrians should cross in crosswalks or at intersections, obey pedestrian signals, and make sure they are visible to drivers when walking at night.”

“We represent those who have been injured or killed in all types of pedestrian or bicycle accidents in Florida. Our experienced legal team has assisted people who were struck by negligent drivers while walking down the street, in parking lots, at crosswalks and other locations. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian or bicycle accident, please call (888) 477-4839 for a free consultation,” said Collier County Personal Injury Attorney Randall Spivey at Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

Collier County Pedestrian Accident Attorney  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact  Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.