Traffic Enforcement Request
These requests are not monitored outside regular business hours. If your request needs immediate attention, please contact us by telephone at 352-754-6830.
Visit the Contact Us page to email a traffic request.
Combating Traffic Violations
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit will increase traffic enforcement efforts on several main roads throughout the county during the month of MARCH. During this operation, speed enforcement will be conducted by deputies using both marked and unmarked vehicles. Additionally, deputies will be conducting both DUI and narcotics enforcement.
As a reminder, please follow these four major steps to ensure your safety while driving.
- Obey speed limits
- Buckle up
- Don't drink and drive
- Don't text and drive
Mental Distractions
Even with your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel, mental distractions dangerously affect drivers behind the wheel.
- Mild Danger - Example: Listening to the radio or an audio book
- Moderate Danger - Example: Talking on a hand-held phone or a hands-free phone
- High Danger - Example: Using voice-activated texting or email feature
Sending or receiving a text takes a driver's eyes from the road for an average of 4.6 seconds, which at 55 mph is the equivalent of driving the length of an entire football field, blind.
For more facts about distracted driving, visit the NHTSA page on distracted driving,
or the NHTSA Child Safety page for more information.
