About the Campaign
Operation Southern Slow Down is an annual, week-long speed enforcement and public education campaign conducted in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the southeastern states of Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. This initiative builds on a longstanding tradition of collaboration and aims to reduce speed-related fatalities and serious injury crashes by targeting speeding and aggressive driving violations.
Florida’s campaign will kick off with press conferences in media markets across the state. The enforcement mobilization will run from July 14 through July 19, 2025.
This is a reportable campaign. Please submit your agency's campaign activity report by August 8, 2025, using the form below or by clicking here.
Dates to Remember
- District Press Conferences: July 14, 2025
- Enforcement Dates: July 14–19, 2025
- Reports Due: August 8, 2025
District Press Conference Schedule & Locations
Statewide, coordinated press conferences will be held in each FDOT District beginning at 1000 hours EST / 0900 hours CST on July 14, 2025. Agencies are asked to send uniformed representatives to arrive by 0930 hours EST / 0830 hours CST for setup.
How To Participate
Agencies are encouraged to:
- Increase enforcement and public education related to speeding and aggressive driving during the campaign.
- Submit a campaign activity report by August 8, 2025.
The report will collect the following:
- Approximate number of hours dedicated to speed enforcement
- Number of speeding citations and warnings
- Number of aggressive driving-related citations and warnings
- Number of safety belt citations and warnings
- Number of DUI arrests
- Total number of traffic citations
- Press conferences held
- Media coverage
- Number of social media posts and interactions
Media / Social Media Material
Sample press release templates and social media graphics are provided below for use on your agency’s platforms, including Facebook, X, and Instagram. These materials are designed for easy posting and can be seamlessly integrated into your agency’s current social media strategy.
Click any image to view it full-size, then right-click to download.
Video Ads
The following video ad(s) may be used to enhance your agency's campaign:
Variable Message Boards
Suggested messages for display on variable message boards are provided to reinforce campaign messaging. These can be used to alert drivers about increased enforcement and encourage safe driving behaviors.
Campaign Reporting
Submit your agency's campaign report by August 8, 2025, using the form below.
If the report form does not display properly on your screen, please click here for a direct link.
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