A bill proposed by Wisconsin State Senator Jerry Petrowski prohibits the use of a cell phone while driving in construction zones, unless it is a hands-free device or the user is making an emergency … [Read more...] about Bill Would Ban Cellphones in Highway Construction Zones
Mobile Communication Systems
Cell Phone Ban Doesn’t Apply to All Construction Zones
Illinois law states drivers are not allowed to use cell phones while in a construction zone where the speed is reduced. An Illinois Senate Committee is looking into redefining "work zone" so that the … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Ban Doesn’t Apply to All Construction Zones
Join ABC 7 Traffic Trackers on Waze App
Chicago's ABC7 has an exclusive interactive application called Waze that gives drivers real-time updates of all the road conditions and travel alerts. The application is available free for download to … [Read more...] about Join ABC 7 Traffic Trackers on Waze App
MoDOT Launches Smartphone App to Check State Road Conditions
The Missouri Department of Transportation has launched a smartphone application that allows users to check the latest information on road conditions, work zones, flooding and incidents. The free … [Read more...] about MoDOT Launches Smartphone App to Check State Road Conditions
Traveler Information Map App Now Available
The Missouri Department of Transportation has launched a smartphone application that will allow users to check state road conditions from their IPhone and Android mobile platforms. This application … [Read more...] about Traveler Information Map App Now Available
No Phone Use Allowed While Driving in Arkansas Active School, Work Zones
Two new laws in Arkansas, which went into effect October 1, require drivers not use their cell phone while in a school zone during school hours or while driving through an active construction zone … [Read more...] about No Phone Use Allowed While Driving in Arkansas Active School, Work Zones