PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police have launched "Operation Yellow Jacket," a safety initiative to protect construction workers in work zones. Troopers will monitor drivers from inside yellow … [Read more...] about Work Zone Sting Operation Puts Troopers in PennDOT Vehicles
Crimes
Driver Arrested After Striking, Killing DOTD Worker Helping Disabled Motorist Along I-610
Eric Anthony Jr., a 23-year-old Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) worker, was fatally struck while assisting a disabled motorist on I-610 in New Orleans. The driver, Oscar … [Read more...] about Driver Arrested After Striking, Killing DOTD Worker Helping Disabled Motorist Along I-610
Wyoming Gets Tough on Drivers Ignoring Road Closure Signs: New Law Aims to Deter Blow-Over Crashes
The article discusses Wyoming's new measures to penalize drivers who ignore road closure signs, particularly during severe weather conditions. These laws aim to improve safety and reduce accidents on … [Read more...] about Wyoming Gets Tough on Drivers Ignoring Road Closure Signs: New Law Aims to Deter Blow-Over Crashes
New Survey to Understand the Effects of Abuse on Road Operatives Introduced by Stamp It Out
A new survey, commissioned by the Stamp It Out campaign, has been distributed to over 10,000 highway workers to assess the impact of verbal and physical abuse on their mental health and wellbeing. The … [Read more...] about New Survey to Understand the Effects of Abuse on Road Operatives Introduced by Stamp It Out
Changes in Roadwork Policy Will Affect Drivers but WSDOT Says Workers Have to Be Kept Safe
In response to an alarming increase in roadwork zone fatalities, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has prioritized worker safety over driver convenience. Despite a reduction in … [Read more...] about Changes in Roadwork Policy Will Affect Drivers but WSDOT Says Workers Have to Be Kept Safe
Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
Work zones are often sites of preventable accidents due to distracted or impaired driving, as demonstrated by a series of crashes on State Route 28 in Douglas County in September 2023. Despite … [Read more...] about Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up