Dubbed "Operation Hardhat" by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), troopers dressed as construction workers operate laser or radar speed-measuring devices to detect speeders. Violators are then called … [Read more...] about Highway Patrol’s (FHP) Operation Hardhat Program
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State police in work zones
In Pennsylvania, the approach is to place an officer in a vehicle with lights flashing in advance of the queue at the beginning of the work zone. This has greatly reduced crashes by reducing speed of … [Read more...] about State police in work zones
Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
The California DOT (Caltrans) does not use pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones. However, Caltrans does use California Highway Patrol (CHP) … [Read more...] about Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
State police to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
NYSDOT uses state troopers in work zones to improve motorist compliance with work zone speed limits. Regular-shift trooper coverage meets routine needs while project-specific coverage is dedicated to … [Read more...] about State police to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
Highway troopers are used in South Carolina. One vehicle in center of roadway with flashing lights is generally sufficient. … [Read more...] about Pace vehicles or speed control vehicles to limit driver speeds through construction work zones
Police enforcement in work zones
Rhode Island DOT uses the state police on construction projects that take place on limited-access facilities and for statewide striping contracts. They are used on those types of projects because the … [Read more...] about Police enforcement in work zones