A proposed pilot program in Maine aims to implement automated speed enforcement systems in highway work zones to enhance worker safety. Introduced by Senator Brad Farrin as bill LD 1457, the … [Read more...] about Maine Could See Automated Speed Traps in Highway Work Zones
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Washington Unleashes First-Ever Work Zone Highway Speed Camera
The article outlines Washington State's launch of its first work zone speed camera on I-5 near DuPont to improve worker safety. Using LiDAR technology, the system captures speeding vehicles, issuing … [Read more...] about Washington Unleashes First-Ever Work Zone Highway Speed Camera
Traffic Cameras Could Soon Enforce Speed in Nevada Construction Zones
Nevada lawmakers are considering Assembly Bill 402 and Senate Bill 415, which propose allowing traffic enforcement cameras in construction zones and high-crash areas to improve road safety. Sponsored … [Read more...] about Traffic Cameras Could Soon Enforce Speed in Nevada Construction Zones
New York Seeks to Enhance Work Zone Protections
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed permanently adopting and expanding the state's Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program as part of the FY 2026 budget. Originally launched in … [Read more...] about New York Seeks to Enhance Work Zone Protections
How Cognitive Distraction Affects Motorway Short-Term Work Zone Safety Along Curves: A Driving Simulation Study
This study investigates how cognitive distraction affects driver behaviour on a two-lane motorway reduced to one lane (the left) in a short-term work zone along a left-hand curve. Forty-two … [Read more...] about How Cognitive Distraction Affects Motorway Short-Term Work Zone Safety Along Curves: A Driving Simulation Study
Colorado to Begin Using Photo Radar Cameras on Highways
The Colorado Department of Transportation is set to implement photo radar speed cameras on highways starting in April as part of an effort to reduce crashes and fatalities. Initially deployed in … [Read more...] about Colorado to Begin Using Photo Radar Cameras on Highways