This presentation tackles the problem of eliminated enforcement areas in work zones. It offers several solutions to the problem that range from better planning to automated speed enforcement. … [Read more...] about Accommodating Law Enforcement in Work Zones
Law Enforcement
Work Zone Safety Innovations in Illinois
This presentation discusses different work zone safety innovations applied in Illinois, including Speed Indicator Signs, Changeable Message Boards, Photo Enforcement, and High Visibility Vests, etc. … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Innovations in Illinois
“Trooper Talk”
In 2002, Wisconsin DOT created a 30-second radio spot "Trooper Talk". "Trooper Talk" uses the voices of two Wisconsin State Patrol troopers to remind people to drive safely in work zones and that if … [Read more...] about “Trooper Talk”
Work Zone Safety High Visibility Enforcement Campaign
The 2005 Work Zone Safety High Visibility Enforcement Campaign is a joint initiative of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety High Visibility Enforcement Campaign
Highway Patrol’s (FHP) Operation Hardhat Program
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
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