The state of Florida announced its 9th annual Operation Southern Slow Down campaign targeting speeders across the state, according to a joint announcement by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

The multi-state campaign happening across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee, takes place July 13-18, 2026, and focuses on reducing speed-related crashes through a combination of increased enforcement and public education.

Speeding continues to be as a significant factor in traffic fatalities across Florida, contributing to approximately six percent of all traffic fatalities according to the 2024 Florida Traffic Crash Facts report.

“Choosing to speed means choosing to endanger lives,” said Tennessee Highway Safety Office Director Buddy Lewis. “High speeds shrink your window to react, increase your chances of crashing, and stop your vehicle’s safety features from protecting you. Help us save lives this summer. The choice is simple: slow down, obey the law, and make it home safe.”