Brevard County Cracks Down on I-95 Speeding Ahead of Daytona 500

Sheriff's office issues hundreds of tickets for reckless driving, speeding, and Move Over law violations.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey has launched a major crackdown on reckless driving along Interstate 95 in the lead-up to the Daytona 500race. Since January, the sheriff's office and Florida Highway Patrol have issued nearly 1,000 tickets and citations to drivers for speeding, following too closely, distracted driving, and violating the state's Move Over law.

Why it matters

Brevard County's 72-mile stretch of I-95 has been labeled one of the deadliest areas of interstate in the country. The sheriff's office is taking a zero-tolerance approach to try to improve safety on the highway, especially with the influx of race fans heading to the Daytona 500 just days away.

The details

The "This is The Only Warning You're Getting" initiative targets drivers who are speeding, following too closely, driving distracted, or violating the Move Over law, which requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when passing emergency vehicles, utility trucks, and disabled cars on the side of the road. In the first three weeks, the sheriff's office issued 701 citations, including 500 for speeding, while the Florida Highway Patrol handed out 230 tickets, including 112 for Move Over law violations.

  • The crackdown on I-95 in Brevard County began on January 5, 2026.
  • The Daytona 500 is scheduled for February 15, 2026.

The players

Wayne Ivey

The sheriff of Brevard County, Florida, who ordered the crackdown on reckless driving on I-95.

Florida Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that has been issuing citations alongside the Brevard County Sheriff's Office as part of the crackdown.

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What they’re saying

“Currently, Brevard County's 72-mile stretch of I-95 has unfortunately been labeled one of the deadliest areas of interstate in the entire country and starting right now, that changes.”

— Wayne Ivey, Brevard County Sheriff (floridatoday.com)

“No more warnings, no more excuses. Enough is enough. Not another lost life, not another injured person out on 95 because of irresponsible driving.”

— Wayne Ivey, Brevard County Sheriff (floridatoday.com)

What’s next

The crackdown on I-95 in Brevard County is ongoing and will continue indefinitely, according to Sheriff Ivey.

The takeaway

This aggressive enforcement campaign on I-95 in Brevard County highlights the growing concerns about reckless driving and the need for stricter laws and penalties to improve safety on Florida's highways, especially with major events like the Daytona 500 drawing large crowds of race fans to the region.