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)
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Northern Michigan Drivers May See More Police by Construction Zones
Drivers in Northern Michigan will see more police patrols near road construction and increased license points for hazardous driving. Legislation proposed by Rep. Jason Allen, R-Traverse City, would … [Read more...] about Northern Michigan Drivers May See More Police by Construction Zones
Highway Construction and Maintenance Zones
The Illinois State Police (ISP) and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced end-of-season plans to increase safety in highway construction and maintenance zones for motorists and … [Read more...] about Highway Construction and Maintenance Zones
Highway Construction Zone Safety
While construction zones create additional hazards for drivers, highway workers are most at risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), 658 people lost their lives in … [Read more...] about Highway Construction Zone Safety
Police Officer Killed When Struck by Motorist While Directing Traffic at Roadway Work Zone
On September 21, 2000, a 38-year-old male police officer (the victim) was fatally injured when a motorist intruded into a roadway work zone striking him. The victim was standing at a four-way … [Read more...] about Police Officer Killed When Struck by Motorist While Directing Traffic at Roadway Work Zone
Police Officer Fatally Injured When Struck by a Backing Dump Truck at a Public Roadway Construction Work Zone – Massachusetts
On December 1, 2000, a 60-year-old male police officer (the victim) was fatally injured when he was crushed beneath an asphalt loaded dump truck at a public roadway construction site. The dump truck … [Read more...] about Police Officer Fatally Injured When Struck by a Backing Dump Truck at a Public Roadway Construction Work Zone – Massachusetts