Operation Southern Slow Down (26-064)

PINELLAS COUNTY – “Operation Southern Slow Down” is an annual, week-long speed enforcement and public education campaign conducted in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol, local law enforcement agencies, and law enforcement and transportation agencies across the Southeastern United States. This initiative builds on a longstanding tradition of collaboration and aims to reduce speed-related fatalities and serious injury crashes by targeting speeding and aggressive driving violations.

From July 13, 2026, through July 18, 2026, Pinellas County deputies will participate in “Operation Southern Slow Down” by conducting “saturation patrols” throughout Pinellas County.

The locations of these saturation patrols will be focused on high-incident areas throughout the county.

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to maintaining safe roadways for its residents and visitors through these initiatives that combat high-risk driving behaviors.