Palm Bay PD plans proactive traffic enforcement

Palm Bay Police Department officers will take part in a proactive traffic enforcement planned for southeast Palm Bay.

The patrols will take place in the area where a motorcyclist was killed when he lost control of his bike and hit a tree going over 70 MPH. Previously, residents had stated their concerns about speeding in the area.

"We are taking a look at the data and doing a thorough review of the area to identify any potential issues," said Palm Bay Police Department Commander Nelson Moya. "In the mean time we want to make sure we have high visibility traffic enforcement in the area to get motorists to slow down and ultimately drive safer."

The enforcement is planned for an area along Emerson Drive and Walden Boulevard in the north and Bayside Lakes Boulevard and Eldron Boulevard in the south. It will take place at random times and will continue as staffing allows it to do so.