Drivers in Seminole County were being pulled over Wednesday if they were caught holding their cell phones while driving. Florida’s new state law makes texting while driving a primary offense and … [Read more...] about Seminole County Officials Warn Drivers to Adhere to New Cell Phone Law in School, Construction Zones
Distracted Driving
State Police Ticket More Than 100 Drivers in Construction Zone Sting
Though a joint effort with the Department of Transportation, state police, disguised as construction workers, conducted a sting operation and issued 102 tickets to drivers speeding through a … [Read more...] about State Police Ticket More Than 100 Drivers in Construction Zone Sting
Comparative Analysis between Distracted Driving Texting Laws and Driver’s Behavior in Construction Work Zones
The increased use of smartphones during the last decade has resulted in thousands of crashes per year in the United States and its territories. Drivers’ usage increases are particularly concerning in … [Read more...] about Comparative Analysis between Distracted Driving Texting Laws and Driver’s Behavior in Construction Work Zones
Risk Factors in Work Zone Safety Events: A Naturalistic Driving Study Analysis
Identification of crash risk factors and enhancing safety at work zones is a major priority for transportation agencies. There is a critical need for collecting comprehensive data related to work zone … [Read more...] about Risk Factors in Work Zone Safety Events: A Naturalistic Driving Study Analysis
DOT Blames Distracted Driving for High Number of Work Zone Fatalities
The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) reported 10 work zone related fatalities in 2017, which is slightly down from 2016 but still a bit higher than the past two decades. The Iowa DOT has used … [Read more...] about DOT Blames Distracted Driving for High Number of Work Zone Fatalities
Continued Crashes, Injuries and a Fatality in I-75 Construction Zone Prompts Action
To address the growing number of crashes caused by speeding and distracted drivers, the Michigan Department of Transportation is implementing additional safety measures along the I-75 Rouge River … [Read more...] about Continued Crashes, Injuries and a Fatality in I-75 Construction Zone Prompts Action