The death of a South Carolina Department of Transportation worker, Paul Lewis Fee, has a state senator renewing his calls for more awareness about the importance safety around construction zones. … [Read more...] about Senator Calls for Work Zone Safety Bill
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Reduction of Speed in Work Zones Using ITS DMS Instant Feedback to Drivers: Vehicle Speed Versus Traffic Fine
Accidents in work zones produced 17 fatalities in Arizona and 840 fatalities and over 40,000 injuries nationally in 2009. Motorists nationwide can expect to drive through one active work zone for … [Read more...] about Reduction of Speed in Work Zones Using ITS DMS Instant Feedback to Drivers: Vehicle Speed Versus Traffic Fine
New Law Reduces Speed Limits, Clarifies Signs Near Work Zones
On Friday, a new Minnesota law aimed at protecting road workers takes effect. The work zone speed limit will drop to 45 miles per hour when workers are present and the minimum fine for speeding will … [Read more...] about New Law Reduces Speed Limits, Clarifies Signs Near Work Zones
New Law Enforces Slower Speeds in Work Zones
A new law in Minnesota will force motorists to slow down to 45 miles per hour in roadside work zones or face a $300 fine. The new law comes after the deaths of Craig Carlson and Ron Rajkowski, who … [Read more...] about New Law Enforces Slower Speeds in Work Zones
Caltrans and CHP Warn Drivers of Maximum Enforcement Around Construction Work Zones
Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol (CHP) have launched a work zone safety public campaign. Beginning July 28, Caltrans will activate its electronic highway message signs in active construction … [Read more...] about Caltrans and CHP Warn Drivers of Maximum Enforcement Around Construction Work Zones
New Work Zone Safety Laws Begin Aug. 1
According to a new law passed at the 2014 state legislative session, beginning Aug. 1, motorists will be fined $300 for speeding through a work zone. Motorists who do not obey work zone flaggers’ … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Safety Laws Begin Aug. 1