Police officers delivered 88 speeding tickets in less than 4 hours along a stretch of Florida insterstate highway dressed as Work Zone crews as they initiated "Operation Hard Hat." The operation was … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speeding
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Feasibility and Design of Enforcement Pullout Areas for Work Zones
This report presents results of research conducted to determine appropriate design recommendations (length, spacing) of enforcement pullout areas within work zones. A review of existing geometric … [Read more...] about Feasibility and Design of Enforcement Pullout Areas for Work Zones
Identification of Potential Enhancements for Work Zone Safety in Alabama
The objective of this report is to evaluate the effectiveness of police presence and double fine signs to reduce speed in work zones in Alabama and to measure the actual speed and time headway of … [Read more...] about Identification of Potential Enhancements for Work Zone Safety in Alabama
Michigan Law Gets Tough on Work Zone Fatalities and Accidents
A Michigan motorist who drove into a work zone killing a highway worker on August 9, 2002, may face a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $7,500 fine. This is the first person to face the … [Read more...] about Michigan Law Gets Tough on Work Zone Fatalities and Accidents
Legislators Respond to Highway Safety Concerns
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
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