The use of police traffic services in construction and maintenance work zones has proven to be effective in enhancing the safety of road workers and motorists. The primary reasons to utilize police … [Read more...] about Use of Police Traffic Services in Work Zones
Law Enforcement
Arkansas Work Zone Enforcement Mobilization Spurs Massive Public Awareness
The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department garnered major media coverage and resulting public awareness - not to mention nailing 46 speeders during a three-hour media event in a work … [Read more...] about Arkansas Work Zone Enforcement Mobilization Spurs Massive Public Awareness
Guidelines for Utilization of Police Officers in Traffic Control and Enforcement on Urban Freeways
This report presents general guidelines for the use of uniformed police officers in highway maintenance, construction, and other traffic management activities, such as incident management and the … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Utilization of Police Officers in Traffic Control and Enforcement on Urban Freeways
Use of Police in Work Zones on Highways in Virginia: Final Report
It is generally accepted that one of the most effective ways of controlling speed in a work zone is to have a staffed police car positioned at the beginning of the work zone with its lights flashing … [Read more...] about Use of Police in Work Zones on Highways in Virginia: Final Report
Temporary Traffic Control and Enforcement of Traffic Laws in Closed Road Sections
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
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