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AGC Calls for Tougher Laws, Fines in Road Work-Related Crashes

Author/Presenter: Davis, Bryan
Abstract:

The Associated General Contractors (AGC) of America called for tougher standards for road construction zone safety. According to a survey conducted by AGC, nearly half of the Alabama contractors who responded to the survey said they accounted for five or more road work zone related crashes in the past 12 months, with 70 percent reporting worker injuries as a result of those accidents. Contractors said tougher laws, fines and legal penalties for vehicle violations in work zones could drastically cut down on these accidents.

Source: Birmingham Business Journal
Publication Date: May 20, 2015
Source URL: Link to URL
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Publication Types: News and Other Non-research Articles
Topics: Fines; Laws and Legislation; Penalties; Work Zone Safety

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