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
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A New Era in Protecting Workers in Moving Road Vehicles
The Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) upheld two violations issued by OSHA to RoadSafe Traffic Systems for failing to provide adequate fall protection for workers in a moving … [Read more...] about A New Era in Protecting Workers in Moving Road Vehicles
Conn. Work Zone Cameras Seem Necessary but Draw Criticism
To make freeways safer for road workers, Connecticut is installing work zone cameras as part of a pilot program next year. Critics have raised privacy concerns, and others have claimed the program is … [Read more...] about Conn. Work Zone Cameras Seem Necessary but Draw Criticism
State Will Install Automatic Speed Cameras in Work Zones Along Some Connecticut Highways Next Year
With speeds increasing sharply on Connecticut highways, state officials will be installing special cameras in work zones next year to improve safety and catch speeders. Depending on the infraction, … [Read more...] about State Will Install Automatic Speed Cameras in Work Zones Along Some Connecticut Highways Next Year
COVID-19 Impacts on Speed and Safety for Minnesota Roads and Work Zones
Reduced traffic volumes resulting from COVID-19, along with the strain on enforcement during the pandemic, are thought to have produced higher speeds and more aggressive driving. Understanding the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Impacts on Speed and Safety for Minnesota Roads and Work Zones
Records Show 500,000 Violations From Work Zone Speed Cameras in PA
As reported by Pittsburgh's WTAE, records indicate more than a half-million speeding violations have been issued at construction zones since Pennsylvania began using work zone speed cameras in 2020. … [Read more...] about Records Show 500,000 Violations From Work Zone Speed Cameras in PA