Three state senators have introduced legislation aimed at creating safer work zones on highways within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The bills would raise fines and place cameras within active … [Read more...] about Traffic Cameras, Higher Fines Part of Legislation to Protect PA Road Workers
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Drivers Disregarding Construction Zones Cause Number of Work-Related Crashes to Climb
22-year-old Kenneth Long Jr., also known as “Peanut,” was struck and killed two years ago after working as a flagger in a South Carolina work zone for only weeks. Since his death, Peanut's mother, … [Read more...] about Drivers Disregarding Construction Zones Cause Number of Work-Related Crashes to Climb
Bill Would Let NC Work Zone Speeders Dodge Those $250 Tickets
The House Transportation Committee approved the bill sponsored by Rep. Sarah Stevens after emotional debate that featured the obituary of a state Department of Transportation worker who was killed … [Read more...] about Bill Would Let NC Work Zone Speeders Dodge Those $250 Tickets
Senator Calls for Work Zone Safety Bill
The death of a South Carolina Department of Transportation worker, Paul Lewis Fee, has a state senator renewing his calls for more awareness about the importance safety around construction zones. … [Read more...] about Senator Calls for Work Zone Safety Bill
New Law Reduces Speed Limits, Clarifies Signs Near Work Zones
On Friday, a new Minnesota law aimed at protecting road workers takes effect. The work zone speed limit will drop to 45 miles per hour when workers are present and the minimum fine for speeding will … [Read more...] about New Law Reduces Speed Limits, Clarifies Signs Near Work Zones