Crime & Safety
Next Weeklong Traffic Crackdown Planned
The following Lexington roadways will see increased patrols by deputies and state troopers.
The Lexington County Sheriff's Department has announced the latest roadways where it will conduct stepped up traffic patrols, which will begin Thursday morning and run through next Wednesday, April 11.
Deputies, along with S.C. Highway Patrol troopers, will be cracking down on speeders, as well as reckless and drunken drivers.
The targeted roadways include:
- Chris Drive
- Ermine Road
- Jessamine Road
- Leisure Lane
- Wren Road
- Cross Road
- New Orangeburg Road
- Olde Farm Road
- Water Tank Road
- Drawdebil Road
Lexington County Sheriff James Metts said deputies and state Highway Patrol troopers will concentrate on specific offenses or on problem areas identified by patrol observations, complaints from citizens, and statistics concerning traffic collisions.
"Motorists should be aware of this increased activity and should exercise caution when traveling in these areas," Metts said.
Be warned: While these are the announced roadways for the following week, Lexington County Sheriff James Metts said they are subject to change without notice.
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