Heavy construction on the Lloyd Expressway caused not only delays but also crashes. There had been 24 accidents in the past three weeks, 15 of which were caused by distracted drivers. Construction is … [Read more...] about Crashes Increase on Lloyd Expy Construction Zones
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Drivers: Watch for Construction — and Put Those Phones Down
The 2010 work zone crash data from Region 8 of the New York State Department of Transportation shows a decrease from 2009. The author attributed the decrease to the following efforts: the National … [Read more...] about Drivers: Watch for Construction — and Put Those Phones Down
Regional Success of Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic Distracted Driving Campaign Prompts Nationwide Rollout of Orange Cones. No Phones.
Transurban-Fluor, Virginia Department of Transportation, and AAA Mid-Atlantic released the Orange Cones. No Phones. National e-Toolkit, an online resource for state departments of transportation to … [Read more...] about Regional Success of Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic Distracted Driving Campaign Prompts Nationwide Rollout of Orange Cones. No Phones.
Oklahoma Measure Prohibiting Texting While Driving Advances
The House Public Safety Committee recently passed Bill 1316, which makes texting while driving illegal and prohibits cell phone usage in school zones and road construction zones. The bill also bans … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Measure Prohibiting Texting While Driving Advances
100 Northern Virginia Employers Sign Pledge to Reduce Distracted Driving
Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic launched the “Orange Cones. No Phones. Employee Safety Pledge” educational campaign program to reduce distracted driving in construction zones on the Capital … [Read more...] about 100 Northern Virginia Employers Sign Pledge to Reduce Distracted Driving
Arkansas Gov. Signs New Ethics Restrictions, Cell Phone Restrictions for Drivers into Law
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe has signed into law a ban on drivers using handheld cell phones in school or work zones. The new law will take effect on October 1. A violation would be a secondary … [Read more...] about Arkansas Gov. Signs New Ethics Restrictions, Cell Phone Restrictions for Drivers into Law