An important first step in maximizing the effectiveness of law enforcement is to determine how officers currently operate in work zones. While transportation researchers may understand the benefits of … [Read more...] about Survey of State Law Enforcement Personnel on Work Zone Enforcement Practices
Law Enforcement
Traffic Safety in the New Millennium: Strategies for Law Enforcement – A Planning Guide for Law Enforcement Executives, Administrators and Managers
This document was prepared under Cooperative Agreement Number DTN H22-96-G-05235 modication 0004 from the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This … [Read more...] about Traffic Safety in the New Millennium: Strategies for Law Enforcement – A Planning Guide for Law Enforcement Executives, Administrators and Managers
Cops in Orange Vests, Hard Hats Carry Out Work-Zone Speeder Sting
A cadre of cops in camouflage - dressed in the hard hats and orange safety garb of work-zone crews - delivered 88 speeding tickets in less than four hours along a stretch of Florida interstate … [Read more...] about Cops in Orange Vests, Hard Hats Carry Out Work-Zone Speeder Sting
Interaction with Public and Highway Users – Workshop Report
This workshop offered participants discussions on two primary topics: public information and enforcement techniques. The main recommendation offered by participants was that FHWA and NHTSA should … [Read more...] about Interaction with Public and Highway Users – Workshop Report
Effectiveness of Extra Enforcement in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
As traffic-related work zone crashes continue to increase across the nation, safety of road users and workers has become a top priority for transportation agencies. Since inattention and irresponsible … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of Extra Enforcement in Construction and Maintenance Work Zones
Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP)
COZEEP is a powerful tool that effectively improves project safety through the use of supplemental California Highway Patrol Units to assist in the management of traffic passing through the … [Read more...] about Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP)