Pennsylvania recently enacted a new law, which takes effect today, designed to save lives in highway work zones. The Work Zone Safety Law creates additional requirements for highway contractors and … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety Law Goes into Effect Today
Laws and Legislation
Yvonne Zanos: Running Lights Don’t Count in Work Zones
There is a problem with using daytime running lights to comply with the work zone law. Steve Chizmar of PennDOT said daytime running lights shine at a reduced power. That's one reason you are required … [Read more...] about Yvonne Zanos: Running Lights Don’t Count in Work Zones
Law Requires Lights to Be on
Signs posted along state highways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike implore motorists to be mindful of workers in road construction areas, saying "Give Them a Brake." The state is taking that approach … [Read more...] about Law Requires Lights to Be on
New Work Zone Laws Explained: 15-day License Suspension for Speeding at Least 11 mph Above Posted Limit
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT) is joining with law enforcement to issue an important reminder: new work zone safety laws take effect today (June 23, 2003), and you can lose … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Laws Explained: 15-day License Suspension for Speeding at Least 11 mph Above Posted Limit
New Law Requiring Headlights to Be Turned on in Work Zones Goes into Effect Feb. 21
Acting State Transportation Secretary Allen D. Biehler announced that starting on Friday, Feb. 21, motorists must turn their vehicles' headlights on when traveling through a work zone to comply with … [Read more...] about New Law Requiring Headlights to Be Turned on in Work Zones Goes into Effect Feb. 21
McCall Plays Role in Launching Safer Work Zones National Work Zone Awareness Week begins
State Rep. Keith McCall joined Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Allen Biehler and others from the legislature, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, … [Read more...] about McCall Plays Role in Launching Safer Work Zones National Work Zone Awareness Week begins