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Tallahassee FL Traffic & Road Conditions

Live cameras, road conditions, accident reports, and construction alerts for Leon County

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Tallahassee Traffic News

Traffic news and road updates are published here daily. Check back soon or follow us for alerts.

Crash & Accident Reports

Tallahassee Accidents & Crash Reports

Stay informed about crashes, closures, and road safety in Leon County.

Accident and crash reports for Leon County will appear here as they are published. Our team monitors {{STATE_HP}} and local sources daily.

DUI & Impaired Driving

Tallahassee DUI Reports & Checkpoints

DUI enforcement updates, checkpoint alerts, and impaired driving data for Leon County

DUI reports, arrest data, and checkpoint alerts for Leon County will appear here as they are published.

Leon County DUI Data

  • 1,127 monitored DUI cases in Leon County (MADD Court Monitoring, 2019–2024)
  • 65% conviction rate — the highest of all 7 monitored SC counties
  • SC is #5 nationally for drunk driving fatalities — 474 deaths in 2022
  • BAC limit: 0.08% for drivers 21+, 0.02% for under 21
  • First offense penalties: $400–$1,000 fine, 48 hours–90 days jail, 6-month license suspension
  • Refusing a breathalyzer results in automatic 6-month license suspension under SC implied consent law
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DUI Checkpoints

SC Highway Patrol conducts regular DUI checkpoints throughout Leon County. Checkpoints are legal and must follow strict protocols.

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Report a Drunk Driver

If you see an impaired driver, call 911 immediately. Note the vehicle description, tag number, and direction of travel.

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Sober Ride Options

Uber and Lyft operate in the Tallahassee area. Many local bars and restaurants offer designated driver programs.

School Zone Safety

Tallahassee School Traffic & Zone Safety

School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Leon County parents and commuters

School Zone Speed Limits

Florida law requires drivers to reduce speed to the posted school zone limit during designated hours. Fines are doubled in active school zones. Watch for flashing beacon signals near all Tallahassee schools.

Pickup & Dropoff Hours

Peak school traffic: 6:30–8:30 AM and 2:00–4:00 PM on school days. Allow extra commute time during these hours. Obey no parking and no stopping signs near school entrances.

School Bus Safety

SC law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses with extended stop signs and flashing red lights. Passing a stopped school bus carries fines up to $1,000 and potential license suspension. Children should wait in a safe place away from traffic.

Back-to-School Alerts

Each August, traffic patterns shift across Leon County as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections.

By the Numbers

Tallahassee Commute Facts

Key statistics for Leon County commuters

Data: US Census Bureau ACS • {{DOT}} Traffic Reports

Alerts

Active Construction & Closures

Major construction and road closure alerts will be posted here as they are reported. Our team monitors {{DOT}} and county notices daily to keep Leon County commuters informed.

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