Drivers in Florence County can expect increased law enforcement activity on local roads during May and June as deputies prepare to conduct traffic safety checkpoints across the area.
Sheriff’s Office Announces Enforcement Effort
The Florence County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that deputies will operate checkpoints at multiple undisclosed locations throughout the county.
Officials said the main goal is to identify impaired drivers and reduce serious or deadly crashes.
Focus on Impaired Driving and Crash Prevention
According to the sheriff’s office, the checkpoints are part of ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety.
Deputies will specifically focus on:
- Impaired driving
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Other dangerous traffic violations
Authorities did not release exact dates or locations for the checkpoints, which is standard practice during traffic enforcement operations.
Regional Agencies Working Together
The enforcement effort is tied to broader traffic safety operations involving the 12th Circuit Law Enforcement Network.
The network includes agencies from Florence and Marion counties along with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and other regional partners.
Traffic Deaths Remain a Concern
Officials said traffic fatalities continue to be a major concern in Florence County and across South Carolina.
Preliminary numbers show Florence County recorded five traffic deaths between Jan. 1 and May 11, 2026, compared to 12 during the same period in 2025.
However, the county still saw an increase in yearly fatalities overall, rising from 28 deaths in 2024 to 36 deaths in 2025.
Summer Travel Season Approaching
Law enforcement agencies said they plan to continue aggressive traffic enforcement efforts as spring and summer travel increases.
Officials also noted that South Carolina continues to experience a high rate of alcohol-related traffic deaths statewide.
