Pennsylvania has passed the legislation to ban text messaging while driving. The fine for violations would be $50, or $100 if the violation occurs in a school or work zone. … [Read more...] about Pa. House Panel OKs Ban on Texting While Driving
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Driver-Eye-Movement-Based Investigation for Improving Work-Zone Safety
Crashes continue to be a problem in work zones. Analyses have indicated that rear-end and sideswipe crashes are the most frequent. Investigators have hypothesized that distractions are often the cause … [Read more...] about Driver-Eye-Movement-Based Investigation for Improving Work-Zone Safety
Evaluation of a Motorist Awareness System
The objective of this study was to determine the effects of a Motorist Awareness System (MAS) on vehicle speeds in highway work zones. Spot speed studies were conducted prior to, within, and near the … [Read more...] about Evaluation of a Motorist Awareness System
Transportation Departments Burn Rubber on Twitter
About 20 states are using Twitter to disseminate traffic updates. Some auto safety experts are concerned the transportation agencies that use Twitter are sending a mixed message about distracted … [Read more...] about Transportation Departments Burn Rubber on Twitter
Program Seeks to Keep Teen Drivers “Between the Barrels”: Houston County Students Get Update on New Laws
The Between the Barrels program focuses on keeping highway construction workers and troopers safe, it also carries messages applicable to any situation involving a motor vehicle. This is the second … [Read more...] about Program Seeks to Keep Teen Drivers “Between the Barrels”: Houston County Students Get Update on New Laws
MDOT Using Social Media to Keep Public Better Informed and Safe
With the summer construction season in full swing, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making every effort to keep the public as informed and safe as possible. In addition to posting … [Read more...] about MDOT Using Social Media to Keep Public Better Informed and Safe