Volusia deputies to rev up traffic enforcement during Trucktoberfest in Daytona Beach

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for hundreds of huge trucks to drive into Daytona Beach this weekend.

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Law enforcement is preparing to handle the crowds and congestion expected at this year’s Trucktoberfest.

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Police said the unpermitted event could bring some rowdy crowds and noisy trucks.

Officials said a “special event zone” will take effect Friday through the weekend, raising fines for traffic violations, and giving deputies more leeway to tow away vehicles.

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Last year, Volusia County deputies said they made 124 traffic stops, issued 25 warnings, made seven misdemeanor arrests and one felony arrest.

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