Crimes

Speed Cameras in Minnesota Construction Zones? Maybe, but Not ‘Til 2023

The Fourth of July weekend saw hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans hitting the roads while dodging construction cones at more than 200 highway work zones across the state. If some get their way, … [Read more...] about Speed Cameras in Minnesota Construction Zones? Maybe, but Not ‘Til 2023

NC Has Had 206 Deaths in Work Zones Since 2016. NCDOT Names Two Main Causes

The work zones crashes in North Carolina in 2021 was up 5% from the previous year. The North Carolina Department of Transportation estimated more than 50% of those crashes involved speeding or … [Read more...] about NC Has Had 206 Deaths in Work Zones Since 2016. NCDOT Names Two Main Causes

SC Dept. of Transportation Honors Fallen SCDOT Workers

Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation held a ceremony honoring the life of one of their own. Charles Kennedy was struck and killed by a distracted driver on June 10, 2021. … [Read more...] about SC Dept. of Transportation Honors Fallen SCDOT Workers

‘Slow for the Cone Zone’: Slogan Hopes to Slow Drivers While Honoring Caltrans Workers Killed on the Job

Caltrans hopes to send drivers a powerful message that catches their attention: ‘Please slow for the cone zone.’ The slogan is part of its annual memorial to Caltrans workers that have been killed on … [Read more...] about ‘Slow for the Cone Zone’: Slogan Hopes to Slow Drivers While Honoring Caltrans Workers Killed on the Job

Driver Distraction Among Commercial Vehicle Operators: A Study Using a Driving Simulator to Enhance Control

Driver distraction continues to be a topic that is regularly at the forefront of public discussion concerning safety on America’s roads and highways. This paper reports the simulator application and … [Read more...] about Driver Distraction Among Commercial Vehicle Operators: A Study Using a Driving Simulator to Enhance Control