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Alabama State Laws
Alabama Safety & Mobility Policy
Alaska State Laws
- AS § 19.25.260 – Roadside memorials permitted
- AS § 28.05.151 – Citations for scheduled vehicle and traffic offenses
- AS § 28.90.030 – Fines for offenses committed within highway work zones and traffic safety corridors doubled
- AS § 28.90.035 – Prohibition of damage claims regarding highway work zone signs
- AS § 28.90.990 – Definitions for title
Alaska Safety & Mobility Policy
- Policy and Procedure: Highway Work Zone Safety and Mobility
- Memo: 2008 Annual Work Zone Review
- Alaska Highway Preconstruction Manual, Chapter 14. Highway Work Zone Safety and Traffic Control Plans
Arizona State Laws
Arizona Safety & Mobility Policy
Arkansas State Laws
Arkansas Safety & Mobility Policy
California State Laws
- West’s Ann.Cal.Penal Code § 241.5 – Highway worker; assault against; punishment
- West’s Ann.Cal.Penal Code § 243.65 – Highway worker; battery against; punishment
- West’s Ann.Cal.Vehicle Code § 21053 – Public employees working on highway
- West’s Ann.Cal.Vehicle Code § 21370 – Regulation of traffic; construction zone
- West’s Ann.Cal.Vehicle Code § 22651.05 – Trained volunteers of state or local law enforcement agencies; requirements; circumstances permitting removal
- West’s Ann.Cal.Vehicle Code § 27000 – Horns or warning devices on motor vehicle or authorized emergency vehicle; automatic back-up audible alarm and rear-view camera on refuse or garbage truck; automatic back-up audible alarm on construction vehicle
- West’s Ann.Cal.Vehicle Code § 42009 – Violations within highway construction or maintenance area
California Safety & Mobility Policy
Colorado State Laws
- C.R.S.A. § 42-4-106 – Who may restrict right to use highways
- C.R.S.A. § 42-4-110.5 – Automated vehicle identification systems–definition
- C.R.S.A. § 42-4-214 – Visual signals on service vehicles
- C.R.S.A. § 42-4-614 – Designation of highway maintenance, repair, or construction zones–signs–increase in penalties for speeding violations
- C.R.S.A. § 42-4-712 – Driving in highway work area
- C.R.S.A. § 42-4-1101 – Speed limits
- C.R.S.A. § 42-4-1102 – Altering of speed limits
- C.R.S.A. § 42-4-1701 – Traffic offenses and infractions classified–penalties–penalty and surcharge schedule–repeal
- C.R.S.A. § 43-5-308 – Flagpersons–definition–penalty
Colorado Safety & Mobility Policy
Work Zone Safety and Mobility (Need to scroll down the page to see it)
Connecticut State Laws
- C.G.S.A. § 5-246 – State police workweek. Work for highway contractors
- C.G.S.A. § 13a-114. Traffic control during department operations
- C.G.S.A. § 13a-116 – Warning signs
- C.G.S.A. § 13a-145 – Use of closed highway at user’s risk
- C.G.S.A. § 14-36f – Regulations concerning driver education programs
- C.G.S.A. § 14-111g – Operator’s retraining program
- C.G.S.A. § 14-212a – Highway and municipal road construction zones, utility work zones, traffic incident management zones and fire station work zones. Fines
- C.G.S.A. § 14-212d – Highway work zone. Highway worker. Endangerment of highway worker. Penalties
- C.G.S.A. § 14-212e – Highway Work Zone Safety Advisory Council established. Membership, meetings and duties
- C.G.S.A. § 14-212f – Training in highway work zone safety. Development of program curriculum by Highway Work Zone Safety Advisory Council
- C.G.S.A. § 14-212g – Work zone safety account
- C.G.S.A. § 14-300i – Vehicle operator to exercise reasonable care when near vulnerable user on a public way
Connecticut Safety & Mobility Policy
Delaware State Laws
Delaware Safety & Mobility Policy
Florida State Laws
- West’s F.S.A. § 316.003 – Definitions
- West’s F.S.A. § 316.0745 – Uniform signals and devices
- West’s F.S.A. § 316.079 – Duty to yield to highway construction workers
- West’s F.S.A. § 316.183 – Unlawful speed
- West’s F.S.A. § 316.2397 – Certain lights prohibited; exceptions
- West’s F.S.A. § 318.18 – Amount of penalties
- West’s F.S.A. § 337.195 – Limits on liability
Florida Safety & Mobility Policy
- Florida Greenbook (See CHAPTER 11 Work Zone Safety and Mobility in the 2023 Version)
- Plans Preparation Manual (See Chapter 10, Transportation Management Plan in each year’s manual)
Georgia State Laws
Georgia Safety & Mobility Policy
Hawaii State Laws
Hawaii Safety & Mobility Policy
Idaho State Laws
Idaho Safety & Mobility Policy
Illinois State Laws
- 625 ILCS 5/11-605.1 – Special limit while traveling through a highway construction or maintenance speed zone
- 625 ILCS 5/11-605.2 – Delegation of authority to set a special speed limit while traveling through highway construction or maintenance zones
- 625 ILCS 5/11-908 – Vehicle approaching or entering a highway construction or maintenance area or zone
- 625 ILCS 7/ – Automated Traffic Control Systems in Highway Construction or Maintenance Zones Act
- 720 ILCS 5/9-3 – Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless Homicide
Illinois Safety & Mobility Policy
Safety Engineering Policy Memorandum, SAFETY 3-07: Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule
Indiana State Laws
- IC 8-23-2-15 – “Highway work zone”; off duty police officers patrolling highway worksites
- IC 9-13-2-64 – “Flagman”
- IC 9-13-2-200 – “Worksite”
- IC 9-20-2-1 – Application of article; exceptions to size and weight requirements; notice; permits
- IC 9-21-4-20 – Highway work zones; signage
- IC 9-21-8-41 – Traffic control devices; obeyance of instructions; highway worksites; extraordinary care; safety controls
- IC 9-21-8-56 – Highway worksites; penalties for violations
- IC 9-30-13-9 – Worksite speed limit violation; suspension of driving privileges
- IC 33-37-5-14 – Highway work zone fee; application
Indiana Safety & Mobility Policy
Iowa State Laws
- I.C.A. § 321.1 – Definitions of words and phrases
- I.C.A. § 321.253 – Department to erect signs
- I.C.A. § 321.288 – Control of vehicle–reduced speed
- I.C.A. § 321.329 – Duty of driver–pedestrians crossing or working on highways
- I.C.A. § 321.393 – Color and mounting
- I.C.A. § 805.8A – Motor vehicle and transportation scheduled violations
Kansas State Laws
- K.S.A. 8-1458a – “Road construction zone” defined
- K.S.A. 8-1531 – Highway construction or maintenance operations; duty of driver
- K.S.A. 8-1531a – Road construction zone, failing to comply with traffic regulations in
- K.S.A. 8-1559 – Alteration of maximum speed limits; establishing speed limits in road construction zones; powers of secretary of transportation
- K.S.A. 8-1560 – Alteration of maximum speed limits; powers of local authorities, limitations and restrictions; establishing speed limits in road construction zones
- K.S.A. 8-2004 – Traffic-control devices on state highways; doubling of fine in road construction zone
- K.S.A. 8-2118 – Uniform fine schedule for traffic infraction violations; payment by mail with plea, when; full payment required; ordinance traffic infractions; doubling of fine in road construction zone and school zone
- K.S.A. 68-2102 – Contractor or municipality making improvement to place barricades and warning signs, when
- K.S.A. 68-2104 – Restricted use of road being improved; traffic regulation and control; signs, signals, lights, flagmen
Kansas Safety & Mobility Policy
Kentucky State Laws
- KRS § 189.2325 – Posting of signs advising motorists of increased traffic penalties in state highway work zones
- KRS § 189.2327 – Doubling of fines in highway work zone – Highway work zone safety fund
- KRS § 189.2329 – Prohibited conduct with respect to temporary traffic control devices in highway work zones; penalty; disposition of restitution payments
- KRS § 189.390 – Speed; Secretary authorized to increase speed limit in certain areas by official order; parking
- KRS § 189.960 – Right of way to public safety vehicle or to pedestrian engaged in work on highway
Kentucky Safety & Mobility Policy
Policy and Procedures for the Safety and Mobility of Traffic Through Work Zones
Louisiana State Laws
Louisiana Safety & Mobility Policy
- ENGINEERING DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS VI.1.1.8 – Transportation Management Plans
- Road Design Manual (See 4.5.5 through 4.5.7 and 8.2.17 through 8.2.18)
- Traffic Engineering Manual
- Bridge Design & Evaluation Manual
Maine State Laws
Maine Safety & Mobility Policy
Maryland State Laws
- MD Code, General Provisions, § 4-321 – Recorded images from traffic control signal monitoring system
- MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 7-302 – Payment of costs, fines, and penalties, and election to stand trial
- MD Code, Transportation, § 8-613.2 – Safety of highway construction, maintenance, utility, and other highway workers
- MD Code, Transportation, § 21-802.1 – Highway work zones and maximum speed limits
- MD Code, Transportation, § 21-810 – Work zone speed control systems
Maryland Safety & Mobility Policy
Massachusetts State Laws
Massachusetts Safety & Mobility Policy
- MassDOT Project Development and Design Guide, Chapter 17 – Work Zone Management
Michigan State Laws
- M.C.L.A. 257.79d – “Work zone” defined
- M.C.L.A. 257.320a – Recording date of conviction, civil infraction determination, or probate court disposition and number of points; interview; violation committed in another state
- M.C.L.A. 257.601b – Moving violation in work zone, emergency scene, school zone, or school bus zone; penalties; exceptions; definitions
- M.C.L.A. 257.611a – Direction of traffic in work zone; conditions; failure to comply; violation as civil infraction
- M.C.L.A. 257.627 – Speed limits
Michigan Safety & Mobility Policy
Minnesota State Laws
- M.S.A. § 160.16 – Warning signs and detour signs
- M.S.A. § 169.06 – Signs, signals, markings
- M.S.A. § 169.011 – Definitions
- M.S.A. § 169.14 – Speed limits, zones; radar
- M.S.A. § 169.64 – Prohibited Lights; Exceptions
- M.S.A. § 169.305 – Controlled-access rules and penalties
- M.S.A. § 169.522 – Slow-moving vehicle, sign required
Minnesota Safety & Mobility Policy
Mississippi State Laws
- Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-321 – Destruction, removal, etc., of detour sign, warning sign, barricade, or fence; offenses
- Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-323 – Destruction, removal, etc., of detour sign, warning sign, barricade, or fence; definitions
- Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-325 – Destruction, removal, etc., of detour sign, warning sign, barricade, or fence; penalties
- Miss. Code Ann. § 63-3-516 – Speed limits within highway work zones; penalties for violations
Mississippi Safety & Mobility Policy
Missouri State Laws
- V.A.M.S. 302.302 – Point system–assessment for violation–assessment of points stayed, when, procedure
- V.A.M.S. 304.580 – Definitions
- V.A.M.S. 304.582 – Fines for moving violations–fines for violations in work or construction zones–signs required for assessing fines–penalty for passing in work or construction zones–not applicable to court costs
- V.A.M.S. 304.585 – Endangerment of a highway worker defined–fine, points assessed–aggravated endangerment of a highway worker, fine, points assessed–offense not applicable in absence of workers in zone–no citation or conviction, when
- V.A.M.S. 307.175 – Sirens and flashing lights, use of, when–permits–violation, penalty
Missouri Safety & Mobility Policy
- Engineering Policy Guide, 616.14 Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy
Montana State Laws
- MCA 7-14-2128 – Designation of emergency area near construction project
- MCA 61-8-301 – Reckless driving–reckless endangerment of highway worker
- MCA 61-8-314 – Traffic violations in construction zone and work zone–definitions
- MCA 61-8-317 – Right-of-way for vehicles engaged in mobile highway maintenance
- MCA 61-8-715 – Reckless Driving — Reckless Endangerment Of Highway Workers — Reckless Endangerment Of Emergency Personnel — Penalty
- MCA 61-9-402 – Audible and visual signals on police, emergency vehicles, and on-scene command vehicles–immunity
- MCA 61-9-431 – Use of warning signs, flares, reflectors, lanterns, and flag persons
Montana Safety & Mobility Policy
Nebraska State Laws
Nebraska Safety & Mobility Policy
Nevada State Laws
- N.R.S. 484B.130 – Double penalty for certain traffic violations committed in work zones; exception in certain temporary traffic control zones
- N.R.S. 484B.150 – Drinking alcoholic beverage while driving motor vehicle unlawful; open container of alcoholic beverage; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.163 – Obstruction of or interference with driver’s view; interference with driver’s control over driving mechanism; vision of driver through required glass equipment; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.165 – Using handheld wireless communications device to type or enter text, send or read data, engage in nonvoice communication or engage in voice communications without use of hands-free device unlawful; exceptions; penalty; additional penalty for violation in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.200 – Driving on right half of highway required; exceptions; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.203 – Duties of drivers passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.207 – Overtaking vehicle on left side: Duties of drivers of overtaking and overtaken vehicle; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.210 – When overtaking on right side allowed; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.213 – Limitations on overtaking on left side; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.217 – Zones in which overtaking on left side or making left-hand turn prohibited; exceptions; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.223 – Driving on highway having multiple marked lanes for traffic; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.227 – Driving on divided highway: Prohibited turns; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.300 – Obedience to devices for control of traffic; exceptions; placement of devices; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.303 – Disobedience of directions of device for control of traffic unlawful; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.317 – Interference with official device for control of traffic or sign or signal for railroad prohibited; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.320 – Devices and mechanisms capable of interfering with or altering signal of traffic-control signal: General prohibition against operating and selling; seizure by police; presence in or on vehicle as prima facie evidence of violation; penalty; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone; exceptions for providers of mass transit and response agencies
- N.R.S. 484B.327 – Unlawful to remove barriers and signs stating highway is closed to traffic; driving on such highway unlawful; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.330 – Obedience to signal of authorized flagger; prosecution of violations; penalties
- N.R.S. 484B.403 – When U-turns are authorized and prohibited; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.587 – Obedience to signs relating to controlled-access highway; restrictions on driving on controlled-access highway; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone
- N.R.S. 484B.600 – Basic rule; additional penalties for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone or if driver is proximate cause of collision with pedestrian or person riding bicycle
- N.R.S. 484B.603 – Duty of driver to decrease speed under certain circumstances; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.610 – Speed limit in unincorporated town; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone
- N.R.S. 484B.613 – Speed limit: Establishment for vehicles on highways constructed and maintained by Department of Transportation; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone
- N.R.S. 484B.650 – Acts constituting aggressive driving; penalties; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484B.653 – Reckless driving and organization of unauthorized speed contests prohibited; penalties; court to suspend driver’s license of certain offenders; additional penalties for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone or if driver is proximate cause of collision with pedestrian or person riding bicycle
- N.R.S. 484B.657 – Vehicular manslaughter; penalty; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484C.110 – Unlawful acts; affirmative defense; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484C.120 – Unlawful acts relating to operation of commercial motor vehicle; affirmative defense; additional penalty for violation committed in work zone or pedestrian safety zone
- N.R.S. 484D.200 – Use and display of blue tail lamps by certain vehicles of Department of Transportation; conditions
Nevada Safety & Mobility Policy
New Hampshire State Laws
New Hampshire Safety & Mobility Policy
New Jersey State Laws
New Jersey Safety & Mobility Policy
Traffic Mitigation Guidelines (See Section 9 – Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy)
New Mexico State Laws
New Mexico Safety & Mobility Policy
- NMDOT Design Manual, 900 Work Zone Safety
New York State Laws
- McKinney’s Vehicle and Traffic Law § 22 – Work zone safety and enforcement
- McKinney’s Vehicle and Traffic Law § 161 – Work area
- McKinney’s Vehicle and Traffic Law § 224-a – Establishment of the highway construction and maintenance safety education program
- McKinney’s Vehicle and Traffic Law § 502 – Requirements for licensing
- McKinney’s Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1180 – Basic rule and maximum limits
- McKinney’s Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1809-d – Mandatory surcharge for violation of maximum speed limits in highway construction or maintenance work areas
New York Safety & Mobility Policy
North Carolina State Laws
North Carolina Safety & Mobility Policy
- Work Zone Traffic Control (Look under WZ Safety and Mobility Policy & Guidelines)
- MUTCG, WZTC Design Manual and WZ Safety Review Reports (Look under Work Zone Traffic Control Design Manual, WZ Safety Review Reports, and WZ Safety & Mobility Process Reviews)
- North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Implementation of the FHWA Final Rule on Safety & Mobility 23 CFR 630 Subparts J & K: Work Zone Qualification and Training Component
- Work Zone Safety and Mobility Rule (23 CFR 630 Subpart J) Implementation Checklist
North Dakota State Laws
North Dakota Safety & Mobility Policy
Ohio State Laws
- R.C. § 2903.06 – Aggravated vehicular homicide – vehicular homicide – vehicular manslaughter
- R.C. § 2903.08 – Aggravated vehicular assault; vehicular assault
- R.C. § 2903.081 – Warning signs in construction zones
- R.C. § 4511.21 – Speed limits – assured clear distance
- R.C. § 4511.71 – Prohibition against driving upon closed highway
- R.C. § 4511.98 – Signs as to increased penalties in construction zones
- R.C. § 5501.27 – Increased penalties for traffic violations in construction zone
Ohio Safety & Mobility Policy
- Ohio DOT Work Zone Process Review (Starting on Page 2 of 34)
- Traffic Management in Work Zones
Oklahoma State Laws
Oklahoma Safety & Mobility Policy
Note: ODOT has a draft Work Zone and Mobility Policy and is waiting for the final approval from the Federal Highway Administration.
Oregon State Laws
- O.R.S. § 153.020 – Presumptive fines; highway work zones, school zones and safety corridors
- O.R.S. § 163.165 – Assault in the third degree
- O.R.S. § 809.411 – Suspension for conviction of a crime
- O.R.S. § 810.441 – Photo radar; highway work zones
- O.R.S. § 810.442 – Citations based on photo radar in highway work zones; response to citation
- O.R.S. § 811.230 – Definitions; fines; notice
- O.R.S. § 811.231 – Reckless endangerment of highway workers; penalties
- O.R.S. § 811.232 – Refusing to obey flagger; penalty
- O.R.S. § 811.233 – Failure to yield right of way to highway worker; penalty
- O.R.S. § 811.515 – When lights must be displayed; kind of light; number; direction; use on certain vehicles
Oregon Safety & Mobility Policy
- Mobility Procedures Manual
- Mobility Considerations Checklist Guide
- Work Zone Safety and Mobility Review Guide
- Work Zone Traffic Control (See Transportation Management Plan Project Level Guidance Manual, Traffic Control Plans Design Manual, and Work Zone Safety Reviews)
Pennsylvania State Laws
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 102 – Definitions
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 1535 – Schedule of convictions and points
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3326 – Duty of driver in construction and maintenance areas or on highway safety corridors
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3365 – Special speed limitations
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3368 – Speed timing devices
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3369 – Automated speed enforcement systems in active work zones
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3732 – Homicide by vehicle
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 3732.1 – Aggravated assault by vehicle
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 4309 – Lighted head lamps in work zones
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 4970 – Permit for movement of construction equipment
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 6123 – Erection of traffic-control devices while working
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 6123.1 – Mandatory traffic-control devices in highway work zones
- 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 8502 – Highly automated vehicles
- 204 Pa.Code § 303.15 – Offense Listing
- 53 P.S. § 57081 – Penalty for destroying
- 53 P.S. § 67323 – Penalty for destroying signs
Pennsylvania Safety & Mobility Policy
Traffic Engineering Manual, 6.3 Work Zone Safety and Mobility
Rhode Island State Laws
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-8-4.1 – Highway workers
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-8-4.2 – Use of truck mounted attenuator
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-14-12.1 – Special speed limits in highway construction and maintenance operations
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-21 – Power to permit excess size or weight of loads
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 37-23-2 – Board of safety awareness created
Rhode Island Safety & Mobility Policy
Puerto Rico State Laws
No Information Available
Puerto Rico Safety & Mobility Policy
South Carolina State Laws
- Code 1976 § 56-1-720 – Point system established; schedule of points for violations
- Code 1976 § 56-5-1535 – Endangerment of a highway worker; penalties; definitions
- Code 1976 § 56-5-1895 – Passing prohibited in highway work zones; penalties
- Code 1976 § 56-5-2370 – Highway construction and maintenance
- Code 1976 § 57-3-785 – Highway construction work zone signs
South Carolina Safety & Mobility Policy
South Dakota State Laws
- SDCL § 10-47B-3 – Definition of terms (see Highway construction work)
- SDCL § 31-2-23 – Dissemination of highway information–Tourism publications
- SDCL § 31-4-14.4 – Restriction of use of state trunk highways through highway work zones
- SDCL § 31-32-3.2 – Authorized dumping on highway right-of-way
- SDCL § 32-5-18.1 – Licensing and compensation requirements applicable to highway construction or reconstruction–Special permits not required while engaged in construction
- SDCL § 32-15-20 – Slow-moving vehicle emblem required–Place of mounting–Violation as petty offense
- SDCL § 32-22-30.1 – Construction vehicles and equipment–Operation on highway projects
- SDCL § 32-22-31.1 – Highway construction vehicles–Inspection of scale tickets for compliance with weight limitations–Reporting offenders
- SDCL § 32-22-31.2 – Highway construction vehicles on contract to county, township or municipality–Inspection of scale tickets for compliance with weight limitations–Reporting offenders
- SDCL § 32-25-19.1 – Limited speed zones–Signs posted–Violation as misdemeanor
- SDCL § 32-26-16 – Highway equipment and personnel as having right-of-way–Use of left-hand side of highway–Display of light–Reasonable room for traffic–Violation as misdemeanor (see § 22-6-2 for associated penalty)
- SDCL § 32-27-10 – Failing to yield right-of-way to persons working on highway–Warning signals–Misdemeanor
- SDCL § 32-33-14.1 – Agent or employee of Department of Transportation authorized to act in capacity of law enforcement officer to enforce speed limits in areas of highway construction
South Dakota Safety & Mobility Policy
Tennessee State Laws
- T. C. A. § 39-13-213 – Vehicular homicide
- T. C. A. § 54-5-145 – Definition of driver under the influence — Limitation of liability for accidents in road construction zones
- T. C. A. § 55-8-152 – Speed limits — Penalties
- T. C. A. § 55-8-153 – Establishment of speed zones
- T. C. A. § 55-8-198 – Citations based on unmanned traffic enforcement cameras
Tennessee Safety & Mobility Policy
Texas State Laws
- V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 201.908 – Removing or Covering Signs in Construction or Maintenance Work Zone
- V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 204.001 – Information for Public; Maps
- V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 251.003 – Construction and Maintenance of Public Roads
- V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 472.021 – Tampering with Warning Devices
- V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 472.022 – Obeying Warning Signs and Barricades
- V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 542.404 – Fine for Offense in Construction or Maintenance Work Zone
- V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 545.0653 – Restriction on Use of Highway in Maintenance or Construction Work Zone
- V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 545.353 – Authority of Texas Transportation Commission to Alter Speed Limits
- V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 545.356 – Authority of Municipality to Alter Speed Limits
Texas Safety & Mobility Policy
- Memo: Draft Revised “Work Zone Safety and Mobility Guidelines”
- Construction Contract Administration Manual (See information about the access to Work Zone Safety and Mobility Guidelines on Page 48 of 248)
- Construction Contract Administration Manual, Section 3: Traffic Control Plan
- Local Government Projects Policy Manual, Section 3: Design – Traffic (Look under Traffic Control Plan)
Utah State Laws
- U.C.A. 1953 § 41-6a-209 – Obedience to peace officer or other traffic controllers–Speeding in construction zones
- U.C.A. 1953 § 41-6a-602 – Speed limits established on state highways
- U.C.A. 1953 § 41-6a-905 – Vehicle or pedestrian working upon highway–Right-of-way
- U.C.A. 1953 § 41-6a-1617 – Highway construction and maintenance vehicles–Transportation department to adopt rules for lighting
- U.C.A. 1953 § 72-6-114 – Restricting use of or closing highway–Penalty for failure to observe barricade, warning light, etc.
Utah Safety & Mobility Policy
Vermont State Laws
Vermont Safety & Mobility Policy
Virginia State Laws
- VA Code Ann. § 33.2-238 – Closing highways for safety of public or proper completion of construction; injury to barriers, signs, etc.
- VA Code Ann. § 33.2-239 – Providing highway detours
- VA Code Ann. § 33.2-274.1 – Roadside safety devices to be equipped with identification numbers
- VA Code Ann. § 46.2-818.2 – Use of Handheld Personal Communications Devices in Certain Motor Vehicles; Exceptions; Penalty
- VA Code Ann. § 46.2-861 – Driving too fast for highway and traffic conditions
- VA Code Ann. § 46.2-878.1 – Maximum speed limits in highway work zones; penalty
- VA Code Ann. § 46.2-1149.7 – Specialized construction equipment; permits; engineering analysis; costs
Virginia Safety & Mobility Policy
- IIM-LD-241: Work Zone Safety and Mobility
- Work Zone Safety and Operations (Look under Transportation Management Plans and Work zone traffic control training requirements)
Washington State Laws
- West’s RCWA 28B.76.509 – Highway worker memorial scholarship account
- West’s RCWA 46.37.300 – Standards for lights on snow-removal or highway maintenance and service equipment
- West’s RCWA 46.61.212 – Emergency or work zones—Approaching—Penalty—Violation
- West’s RCWA 46.61.215 – Highway construction and maintenance
- West’s RCWA 46.61.527 – Roadway construction zones
- West’s RCWA 47.04.250 – Assaults by motorists on department employees
- West’s RCWA 47.36.200 – Signs or flaggers at thoroughfare work sites–Penalty
- West’s RCWA 47.52.027 – Standards and rules for interstate and defense highways–Construction, maintenance, access
- West’s RCWA 81.53.410 – Traffic control devices during construction, repair, etc. of crossing or overpass–Standards and conditions
Washington Safety & Mobility Policy
Design Manual, Chapter 1010 Work Zone Safety and Mobility
West Virginia State Laws
- W. Va. Code, § 17C-3-4a – Obedience to traffic-control instructions at site of street or highway construction or maintenance; penalty
- W. Va. Code, § 17C-3-4b – Traffic violations in construction zones; posting requirement; criminal penalty
- W. Va. Code, § 17C-10-8 – Persons working on streets and highways
West Virginia Safety & Mobility Policy
Design Directive 681 – Work Zone Safety and Mobility (Starting on Page 103 of 181)
Wisconsin State Laws
- W.S.A. 340.01 – Words and phrases defined
- W.S.A. 346.072 – Passing stopped emergency or roadside service vehicles
- W.S.A. 346.17 – Penalty for violating sections 346.04 to 346.16
- W.S.A. 346.22 – Penalty for violating sections 346.18 to 346.21
- W.S.A. 346.27 – Persons working on highway
- W.S.A. 346.43 – Penalty for violating sections 346.37 to 346.42
- W.S.A. 346.49 – Penalty for violating sections 346.44 to 346.485
- W.S.A. 346.57 – Speed restrictions
- W.S.A. 346.60 – Penalty for violating sections 346.57 to 346.595
- W.S.A. 346.65 – Penalty for violating sections 346.62 to 346.64
- W.S.A. 346.89 – Inattentive driving
- W.S.A. 347.23 – Lamps on highway maintenance equipment
- W.S.A. 349.06 – Authority to adopt traffic regulations in strict conformity with state law
- W.S.A. 349.11 – Authority to modify speed restrictions
Wisconsin Safety & Mobility Policy
- Traffic Engineering, Operations & Safety Manual, 6-1-1 Work Zone Policy Statement
- Facilities Development Manual, Chapter 11 Design, Section 50 Traffic Control
Wyoming State Laws
- W.S.1977 § 31-5-207 – No-passing zones
- W.S.1977 § 31-5-224 – Operation of vehicles upon approach of authorized emergency vehicles and other parked or slow-moving vehicles
- W.S.1977 § 31-5-301 – Maximum speed limits
- W.S.1977 § 31-5-921 – Farm and other vehicles and equipment; slow moving vehicle emblems
- W.S.1977 § 31-5-930 – Highway construction and maintenance vehicles
- W.S.1977 § 31-5-1201 – Violation of provisions to constitute misdemeanor; penalties; officer training fee