The Illinois legislature recently passed House Bill 3246, which amended the Illinois Vehicle Code by raising the minimum fine for a second or subsequent violation of a work zone or school-zone speed … [Read more...] about Illinois Enacts New Laws, Doubles Fines to Make Construction Zones Safer
Jurisprudence and Judicial Processes
Road Workers Uneasy after Recent Deaths
Illinois has tried, boosting the fine for work zone speeding from $150 to $200 this year and erecting signs written in a child's scrawl that carry messages such as, "Slow down. My mommy works here." … [Read more...] about Road Workers Uneasy after Recent Deaths
Speeders in Work Zones Targeted
Gov. Rod Blagojevich is asking for tougher penalties for motorists who drive recklessly or speed through work zones, after the recent deaths of transportation workers. The governor is proposing that … [Read more...] about Speeders in Work Zones Targeted
Lawmakers Wary of Cameras in Work Zones
Some lawmakers said that they support efforts to make work zones safer but are concerned a proposal to install cameras could lead to excess ticketing and penalties for speeding when no one is at the … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Wary of Cameras in Work Zones
Motorists Must Use Headlights in PA Construction Zones
Pennsylvania motorists must make sure their headlights are on when traveling through work zones under a broader transportation law that goes into effect Friday. A violation is punishable by a fine of … [Read more...] about Motorists Must Use Headlights in PA Construction Zones
Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones
Utah requires DOT and contractors to complete a Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisors certification program. Utah also implements a work zone double fine program for speeding. … [Read more...] about Traffic management techniques (beyond the MUTCD) used to reduce accidents in work zones