A proposed pilot program in Maine aims to implement automated speed enforcement systems in highway work zones to enhance worker safety. Introduced by Senator Brad Farrin as bill LD 1457, the … [Read more...] about Maine Could See Automated Speed Traps in Highway Work Zones
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Washington Unleashes First-Ever Work Zone Highway Speed Camera
The article outlines Washington State's launch of its first work zone speed camera on I-5 near DuPont to improve worker safety. Using LiDAR technology, the system captures speeding vehicles, issuing … [Read more...] about Washington Unleashes First-Ever Work Zone Highway Speed Camera
New Virginia Law Allows Roadside Workers to Use Safety Message Signs
A new Virginia law, effective July 1, 2025, will allow authorized roadside workers to equip their vehicles with portable changeable message signs (CMS) displaying warnings like “Slow Down, Move Over.” … [Read more...] about New Virginia Law Allows Roadside Workers to Use Safety Message Signs
New York’s Speed Camera Trial in Work Zones Could Become Permanent
New York State officials are advocating to make the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pilot Program permanent, citing its success in improving driver behavior and enhancing worker safety. … [Read more...] about New York’s Speed Camera Trial in Work Zones Could Become Permanent
New York Seeks to Enhance Work Zone Protections
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed permanently adopting and expanding the state's Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program as part of the FY 2026 budget. Originally launched in … [Read more...] about New York Seeks to Enhance Work Zone Protections
State and Local Lawmakers Take a Renewed Look at Speed Enforcement Cameras
Several states and municipalities are reassessing the use of speed enforcement cameras amid concerns about their effectiveness and fairness. While some jurisdictions have banned these devices, others … [Read more...] about State and Local Lawmakers Take a Renewed Look at Speed Enforcement Cameras