Minnesota contractors showed support for the proposed legislation that would make it illegal for motorists to use cell phones, including hands-free devices, in a road construction work zone when … [Read more...] about Push is on to Toughen Work Zone Laws
Distracted Driving
State Police Target Distracted Driving
Illinois State Police will have extra patrols through the summer to target distracted driving and speeding around construction zones. Speeding through work zones runs a $375 fine for first time … [Read more...] about State Police Target Distracted Driving
Distracted Drivers Make Construction Zones Dangerous
The North Tarrant Express Project blames distracted drivers for half of all crashes in construction zones. Work Zones are constantly changing, and very often drivers are too distracted to notice the … [Read more...] about Distracted Drivers Make Construction Zones Dangerous
2011 Report: Distracted Driving on the Capital Beltway
The 2011 report reveals that distracted driving awareness programs have had a positive impact on drivers’ distracted driving habits. The survey conducted by Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic on … [Read more...] about 2011 Report: Distracted Driving on the Capital Beltway
New Research Reveals Distracted Driving in Construction Zones Declining
A new research released by Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic reveals that distracted driving is decreasing in the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes construction zone. More than 33% of the 1,000 Beltway … [Read more...] about New Research Reveals Distracted Driving in Construction Zones Declining
Crashes Increase on Lloyd Expy Construction Zones
Heavy construction on the Lloyd Expressway caused not only delays but also crashes. There had been 24 accidents in the past three weeks, 15 of which were caused by distracted drivers. Construction is … [Read more...] about Crashes Increase on Lloyd Expy Construction Zones