The New York State Thruway Authority and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee launched the “They Trust You” statewide public service campaign to promote compliance with New York’s Move Over Law and … [Read more...] about Thruway Authority and Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Launch Statewide PSA Campaign to Promote Move Over Law, Combat Distracted Driving
Distracted Driving
New Law Aims to Improve Safety in Active Construction, School Zones
Kansas’ new Senate Bill 366 prohibits drivers from using handheld mobile phones while operating vehicles in active road construction and school zones. Effective July 1, 2026, the law permits … [Read more...] about New Law Aims to Improve Safety in Active Construction, School Zones
AGC Survey: Highway Work Zone Crash Risks Rising
A yearly survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS finds that highway work zone crash risks remain a significant concern, with distracted driving, speeding, and inadequate … [Read more...] about AGC Survey: Highway Work Zone Crash Risks Rising
Highway Contractors Report Growing Dangers in Work Zones as Distracted Driving and Weak Enforcement Persist, Putting Motorists at Greater Risk
A nationwide survey of more than 700 highway construction contractors conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS examines current work zone crash risks and safety challenges. … [Read more...] about Highway Contractors Report Growing Dangers in Work Zones as Distracted Driving and Weak Enforcement Persist, Putting Motorists at Greater Risk
New Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcements Feature Real-Life Experiences From ARDOT’s Own Employees
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has released a series of work zone safety public service announcements (PSAs) as part of its Slow Down, Phone Down campaign. Featuring firsthand … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcements Feature Real-Life Experiences From ARDOT’s Own Employees
Amid Spike in Roadway Fatalities, Oklahoma Transportation Czar Asks Motorists to Slow Down
The article reports a sharp rise in work zone fatalities in Oklahoma, with 33 deaths recorded in 2023—an increase of 106% from the previous year, according to Transportation Secretary Tim Gatz. The … [Read more...] about Amid Spike in Roadway Fatalities, Oklahoma Transportation Czar Asks Motorists to Slow Down