To help States evaluate their work zone practices, and to help assess work zone practices nationally, the Federal Highway Administration developed the Work Zone Mobility and Safety Self Assessment … [Read more...] about Work Zone Mobility and Safety Self Assessment 2011 National Report
Cell Phone Ban Doesn’t Apply to All Construction Zones
Illinois law states drivers are not allowed to use cell phones while in a construction zone where the speed is reduced. An Illinois Senate Committee is looking into redefining "work zone" so that the … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Ban Doesn’t Apply to All Construction Zones
ATSSA Procures $4.4 Million Grant for National Safety Training for Roadway Work Zone Workers
The American Traffic Safety Services Association has been awarded a three year, $4.4 million work zone safety grant for training in work zone safety worker training, work zone safety guidelines … [Read more...] about ATSSA Procures $4.4 Million Grant for National Safety Training for Roadway Work Zone Workers
Bill Would Limit Speed Cameras on Highways
A bill is currently being considered in Annapolis that would limit the use of speed cameras in work zones to only when workers are present. For this bill to pass, it is critical to prove that this … [Read more...] about Bill Would Limit Speed Cameras on Highways
Join ABC 7 Traffic Trackers on Waze App
Chicago's ABC7 has an exclusive interactive application called Waze that gives drivers real-time updates of all the road conditions and travel alerts. The application is available free for download to … [Read more...] about Join ABC 7 Traffic Trackers on Waze App
Driver Confused by Speed-Limit Laws
In this article, Dr. Gridlock addressed the question regarding 12 mph window over the limit as the enforced speed limit. The 12 mph buffer is restricted by a law in Maryland to limit the use of speed … [Read more...] about Driver Confused by Speed-Limit Laws