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Published on Friday, February 27, 2004
in the Roanoke Times
FLORIDA
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol has more patrol cars on the highways than ever in an effort to stop aggressive drivers in response to growing concerns over road rage.
The agency planned to use 1,500 marked cars, 300 unmarked cars, motorcycles, video cameras, radar and airplanes Thursday and today to track irresponsible drivers on all Florida interstates, Florida's turnpike and other major state roads.
Complaints about aggressive and angry drivers weaving in and out of lanes, tailgating and speeding prompted the program, dubbed "Operation Safe Ride."