Rail safety week underway, Orlando Police to increase enforcement

Published September 21, 2020 7:06am EDT

Enforcement will be stepped up at certain crossings this week.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Rail Safety Week begins on Monday across the nation.

The Orlando Police Department is joining many agencies in participating in the campaign.

For example, on Tuesday, they will step up enforcement at the tracks near Colonial Drive between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Officials said that last year, Florida ranked third in the nation for the highest number of crashes at railroad crossings.

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