Cape Coral Police: 5 Arrests in DUI Enforcement

Cape Coral Police stopped 76 drivers during an eight-hour impaired driving enforcement operation on May 28, issuing 67 citations and making five arrests.

Officers worked from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. across the city. They issued one DUI arrest and four arrests on other charges. Police also cited 22 drivers for speeding, 50 for moving violations, and 15 for distracted driving. Officers issued 22 warnings and found no seatbelt violations or open containers.

The Florida Department of Transportation funded the operation through a sub-grant. Cape Coral ranks seventh among 38 agencies statewide in impaired driving traffic fatalities and serious injuries, according to the Highway Safety Matrix.

The Police Department partnered with FDOT's Traffic Safety Office to conduct the operation and plans additional enforcement efforts. Residents can report suspected impaired drivers to the Police Department's non-emergency line or 911.