Madison County Sheriff Ben Stewart reports that in an effort to promote safer highways for all motorists the Sheriff’s Office participates in traffic enforcement campaigns in conjunction with the Department of Transportation. These campaigns vary throughout the year and target but are not limited to specific traffic enforcement activities. Recently, three (3) Madison county Deputies received certificates of recognition for the highest level of enforcement activity for 2012. The specific activities were motorcycle enforcement and motor vehicle occupant safety/seat belts.
The officers recognized were as follows: Corporal Jarrod Lauth, Deputy David Myers and Deputy Odell Livingston. Livingston also was recognized for his highest level of enforcement activity concerning motor vehicle occupant safety.
Sheriff Stewart further reports that the “Click it or Ticket” Campaign starts Friday the 1st day of March 2013 and continues through Sunday the 16th day of March 2013. Sheriff Stewart encourages all motorists to wear their seat belt and have their children properly restrained in accordance with Florida law.