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”
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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
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