The Arkansas State Legislature recently approved a proposal to ban hand-held cell phones in school and work zones. The ban will not apply outside of school hours or in work zones where workers are not … [Read more...] about Arkansas House Bans Cell Phones in School, Work Zones
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IMLRMA Today: Protecting Employees in Work Zones
Municipal public works employees are often exposed while performing daily job duties, especially when working on streets and highways. In order to protect these employees it is essential to close the … [Read more...] about IMLRMA Today: Protecting Employees in Work Zones
Police Keeping a Close Eye on Construction Zones
In Adams County, Illinois, multiple drivers are receiving tickets on one overpass for talking or texting while driving. Most citizens are aware that it is illegal to text while driving in work zones … [Read more...] about Police Keeping a Close Eye on Construction Zones
Look Up, Hang Up and Go Slow for the Cone Zone
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) launched its Distracted Driving Campaign on September 21, 2010. This campaign aimed at educating young drivers as well as motorists of all ages to Look Up, … [Read more...] about Look Up, Hang Up and Go Slow for the Cone Zone
Police Hitting Construction Zones on Lookout for Drivers on Cell Phones
The Illinois State Police have been cracking down on drivers in work zones, especially those drivers talking on cell phones. Since January 1, 2010, it has been illegal to talk on a cell phone while … [Read more...] about Police Hitting Construction Zones on Lookout for Drivers on Cell Phones
“Orange Cones. No Phones.” Campaign
Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic released a report on distracted Capital Beltway drivers in September 2009 and launched a regional campaign focused on reducing distracted driving in the Capital … [Read more...] about “Orange Cones. No Phones.” Campaign