Following the recent Town Hall Meeting on Interstate 64 highway safety, area legislators met to discuss the issues raised and concerns expressed about highway safety in the area. Already law … [Read more...] about Legislators Respond to Highway Safety Concerns
Law Enforcement
FDOT, FHP, and Florida Transportation Builders Urge Caution During National Work Zone Awareness Week: Road Construction Work Zone Fatalities on the Rise Both Nationally and in Florida
The Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting "Operation Hardhat" enforcement operations in work zone areas where increased crashes, injuries, and fatalities have occurred. Operation Hardhat is a … [Read more...] about FDOT, FHP, and Florida Transportation Builders Urge Caution During National Work Zone Awareness Week: Road Construction Work Zone Fatalities on the Rise Both Nationally and in Florida
“Operation Hardhat” Protects Work Zones
Seeking to reduce the number of crashes in work zones, the Florida Highway Patrol has employed a variation of a program used elsewhere in the country. Dubbed "Operation Hardhat" by the FHP, troopers … [Read more...] about “Operation Hardhat” Protects Work Zones
RIDOT, RISP Announce 2002 Statewide Construction Season and Increased Roadway Enforcement
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced its 2002 statewide construction season today. The State Police were there to let Rhode Islanders know that they will be stepping up … [Read more...] about RIDOT, RISP Announce 2002 Statewide Construction Season and Increased Roadway Enforcement
Slow Down or Pay Up: Michigan’s Tough Work Zone Laws Could Cost You
In Michigan, you now risk more than just a speeding ticket if you go too fast--you also face tougher penalties than ever. This new release summarizes the penalties under Michigan law that impact … [Read more...] about Slow Down or Pay Up: Michigan’s Tough Work Zone Laws Could Cost You
The UHP Is Targeting Speeding in Work Zones
Motorists are still driving too aggressively and routinely flouting construction zone speed limits in the Interstate 15 corridor through Salt Lake County. The Utah Highway Patrol cracked down on both … [Read more...] about The UHP Is Targeting Speeding in Work Zones