Improvements, major repairs, and other events on transportation facilities often require temporary closure of the road or street to general public travel. However, locally originating traffic on these … [Read more...] about Temporary Traffic Control and Enforcement of Traffic Laws in Closed Road Sections
Law Enforcement
Automated speed enforcement in work zones
Minnesota DOT has done a detailed study of automated speed enforcement in work zones using equipment from two vendors. … [Read more...] about Automated speed enforcement in work zones
Work zone speed enforcement and photo enforcement in work zones
Comprehensive work zone speed enforcement operational plan developed by the South Dakota DOT, Associated General Contractors Association, and the Highway Patrol. The program utilizes local law … [Read more...] about Work zone speed enforcement and photo enforcement in work zones
Photo enforcement in work zones
South Dakota experimented with two laser/cam speed detection units in work zones as part of its Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program. The laser radar speed detection gun was used by an officer in speed … [Read more...] about Photo enforcement in work zones
License plate photo-enforcement in work zones
A Minnesota study used the Motion Imaging Recording System (MIRS) to photograph the rear license plates of vehicles running red lights, speeding in roadway work zones, or driving under or around … [Read more...] about License plate photo-enforcement in work zones
A Review of Traffic Management and Enforcement Problems and Improvement Options at High-Volume, High-Speed Work Zones in Texas
This report presents a review of possible safety problems commonly observed at work zones on high-volume, high-speed roadways in Texas. These included excessive speeds upstream and within the work … [Read more...] about A Review of Traffic Management and Enforcement Problems and Improvement Options at High-Volume, High-Speed Work Zones in Texas