Two new Arkansas laws restricting cell phone use in school and work zones are in effect. Supporters say the laws will be very beneficial to the safety of kids and workers while everyone pays … [Read more...] about New Arkansas Laws
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New Road Rules Going Into Effect
Two new laws in Arkansas prohibiting cell phone use in school and work zones went into effect on October 1st. Under those laws, motorists are required not to use cell phone in school zones when … [Read more...] about New Road Rules Going Into Effect
Pa. Lawmaker Wants no Phones Between Orange Cones
For the safety for highway workers, Rep. Peter Daley II of Pennsylvania plans to introduce legislation that would ban the use of cell phones and other handheld electronic devices in active … [Read more...] about Pa. Lawmaker Wants no Phones Between Orange Cones
Crashes Increase on Lloyd Expy Construction Zones
Heavy construction on the Lloyd Expressway caused not only delays but also crashes. There had been 24 accidents in the past three weeks, 15 of which were caused by distracted drivers. Construction is … [Read more...] about Crashes Increase on Lloyd Expy Construction Zones
Drivers: Watch for Construction — and Put Those Phones Down
The 2010 work zone crash data from Region 8 of the New York State Department of Transportation shows a decrease from 2009. The author attributed the decrease to the following efforts: the National … [Read more...] about Drivers: Watch for Construction — and Put Those Phones Down
Regional Success of Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic Distracted Driving Campaign Prompts Nationwide Rollout of Orange Cones. No Phones.
Transurban-Fluor, Virginia Department of Transportation, and AAA Mid-Atlantic released the Orange Cones. No Phones. National e-Toolkit, an online resource for state departments of transportation to … [Read more...] about Regional Success of Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic Distracted Driving Campaign Prompts Nationwide Rollout of Orange Cones. No Phones.