Nationally, one work zone fatality occurs every 10 hours (about 2.3 a day) and one injury every 13 minutes (110 a day). Speed limit compliance in and around work zones is of concern to transportation … [Read more...] about Impact of Monetary Penalty Driver Feedback on Work Zone Speed
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Havelock Police Urge Caution, Warn of Citations Around Median
The construction of the East Main Street median has caused a lot of frustration among the local residents. Drivers have received tickets for cutting through the construction zones or making illegal … [Read more...] about Havelock Police Urge Caution, Warn of Citations Around Median
Mounties Crack Down on Speeding: Drivers Still Going Too Fast in Construction Zones, Say Police
The provincial government doubled the fines for speeding in construction zones in 2007, but police say motorists in New Brunswick are still driving too fast. In a little over three hours police … [Read more...] about Mounties Crack Down on Speeding: Drivers Still Going Too Fast in Construction Zones, Say Police
Cycling Into Construction Zones to Get Pricey
The City of Calgary is cracking down on cyclists who pedal into work zones. Signs telling cyclists to dismount, usually because of a narrowed pathway shared with civilians, are being ignored. Bylaw … [Read more...] about Cycling Into Construction Zones to Get Pricey
Damascus Man Beats Speed Camera Ticket
Paul Layer of Damascus became the 25th person in Montgomery County to be found not guilty last week following a ticket from a speed camera. Layer, a constitutional lawyer, researched the laws after he … [Read more...] about Damascus Man Beats Speed Camera Ticket
Beltway Speed Cameras to Start Issuing Fines
Starting on Tuesday, motorists caught by speed cameras on the Capital Beltway will receive fines in the mail according to the Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA). The SHA uses speed cameras in … [Read more...] about Beltway Speed Cameras to Start Issuing Fines