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title: "St. Petersburg FL Traffic"
url: https://www.herestpetersburg.com/traffic-st-petersburg-fl/
date: 2026-07-26T13:50:47-04:00
modified: 2026-07-26T14:06:01-04:00
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site: "HERE St. Petersburg"
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# St. Petersburg FL Traffic

*Source: [HERE St. Petersburg](https://www.herestpetersburg.com/traffic-st-petersburg-fl/) — July 26, 2026 by *

Public Safety
			

# St. Petersburg Traffic & Road Conditions

			

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

			
				[{{DOT}} Cameras](#ht-cameras)
				[Accidents](#ht-accidents)
				[DUI Reports](#ht-dui)
				[School Zones](#ht-school)
				[Report an Issue](/contact/)
			
		
	

		
		
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					{{DOT}} Live Feeds
					

## {{DOT}} Traffic Cameras — Pinellas County

					

Camera thumbnails link directly to  — no {{DOT}} API key required.

				
				[View all cameras on {{TRAFFIC_511_NAME}} →](http://TRAFFIC_511_URL)
			

			

									[LIVE
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														{{DOT}} Live
													
						
							{{DOT}} Live Traffic — Pinellas County Area
							Live camera feeds for the Pinellas County area are being curated. View all {{DOT}} cameras on {{TRAFFIC_511_URL}}.
							View on {{TRAFFIC_511_NAME}} →](http://TRAFFIC_511_URL)
					
			
		
	

		
		
			
				Official Links
				

## Real-Time Resources

			

			

				
				
					Road Conditions & Closures
					

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								http://TRAFFIC_511_URL
								SC DOT official traffic info portal
							
						
						
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								[{{DOT}} Road Conditions](http://DOT_URL)
								Statewide conditions & alerts
							
						
												
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								[{{STATE_HP}} Incident Reports](http://STATE_HP_URL)
								SC Highway Patrol incident log
							

				

				
				
					Emergency & Commute
					

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								Dial 911
								Emergency — police, fire, EMS
							
						
						
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								*HP (*47)
								{{STATE_HP}} Non-Emergency — highway patrol
							
						
						
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								(864) 596-2038
								St. Petersburg PD Traffic Unit
							
						
						
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								[GSP Airport Traffic](https://www.gspairport.com)
								St. Petersburg International Airport
							
						
						
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								[Waze St. Petersburg Live Map](https://www.waze.com/live-map)
								Crowd-sourced real-time traffic routing
							

				

			
		
	

		
		
			
				Latest Updates
				

## St. Petersburg Traffic News

			

			

				
				
					
						
						
						
						
					
					

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

				

				
			
		
	

		
		
			
				Crash & Accident Reports
				

## St. Petersburg Accidents & Crash Reports

								

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

			

			
			
			
				
				
					
						
					
					

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

				

							

					
	

		
		
			
				DUI & Impaired Driving
				

## St. Petersburg DUI Reports & Checkpoints

				

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

			

			
				
				
					
					
												
							

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

						
											

					
					
						

### Pinellas County DUI Data

						

- **1,127 monitored DUI cases** in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County. Checkpoints are legal and must follow strict protocols.

						[{{STATE_HP}} Info →](http://STATE_HP_URL)
					

					
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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.

						[Call 911](tel:911)
					

					
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						Sober Ride Options
						

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

					
				
			
		
	

		
		
			
				School Zone Safety
				

## St. Petersburg School Traffic & Zone Safety

				

School zone speed limits, pickup/dropoff schedules, bus route alerts, and safety tips for Pinellas 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 St. Petersburg 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 Pinellas County as 9 school districts resume classes. Watch for new traffic patterns, construction near schools, and increased pedestrian activity at intersections.

				
			

								
	

		
		
			
				By the Numbers
				

## St. Petersburg Commute Facts

				

Key statistics for Pinellas 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 Pinellas County commuters informed.

			

			No recent DOT releases for this area.
			
								

For real-time closure information, visit  — the official {{DOT}} traffic portal for Florida.

				[View Closures on {{TRAFFIC_511_NAME}} →](http://TRAFFIC_511_URL)
			

		
	

		
		
			
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