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Residents press Eustis for more speed enforcement after crashes; city says police have stepped up patrols
Summary
Residents urged the city to increase enforcement on Hazelton Street after two dogs were killed and repeated high-speed driving was reported; the police chief said officers have written tickets, used speed trailers and will provide enforcement numbers to the resident.
At the May 7 commission meeting Blake Griswold told the City of Eustis commissioners he has observed repeated high-speed driving on Hazelton Street and asked why visible enforcement was not stopping habitual speeders. Griswold said residents witnessed a vehicle fatally strike two dogs and that the conduct endangers children who walk that route.
Police Chief (speaker 7) responded that his department has been conducting targeted enforcement on Hazelton, deploying speed trailers and issuing citations. "We've been intensely over there with traffic control devices... I'll get you the numbers tomorrow," the chief said, promising to follow up with the resident after the meeting. He added the department is increasing resources as staffing has returned to full strength and that officers will continue targeted enforcement this weekend.
Commissioners and staff also flagged growing problems with electric bikes driving at high speeds and rising thefts; the commission noted the state legislature is considering regulations and said the city will monitor enforcement options. Several commissioners offered support for local ordinances if statewide rules prove insufficient.
The commission did not take formal action but asked staff and police to return enforcement data and to meet with residents to discuss follow-up steps.
