To reduce fatalities and improve work zone safety, states have used various traffic control methods. Illinois uses cameras to catch speeders and its work zone speeding fines were toughened up: … [Read more...] about States Crack Down on Speeding in Construction Zones
Photo Enforcement
Work Zone Speed Limits Enforced With Cameras
A recently circulated e-mail warns Illinois drivers they will receive a $375 ticket in the mail if photo radar catches them speeding even 1 mile per hour over the limit in a work zone, starting July … [Read more...] about Work Zone Speed Limits Enforced With Cameras
Tennessee Authorizes Statewide Freeway Speed Camera Program: Members of the Tennessee General Assembly Misled into Voting to Authorize State-Run Freeway Work Zone Speed Camera Program
The Tennessee General Assembly gave final approval to legalize speed cameras in freeway work zones. Although many members in the House and Senate expressed strong opposition to the concept of photo … [Read more...] about Tennessee Authorizes Statewide Freeway Speed Camera Program: Members of the Tennessee General Assembly Misled into Voting to Authorize State-Run Freeway Work Zone Speed Camera Program
Speed Cameras on U.S. Highways?
While freeway speed camera is common in Europe, Maryland and Arizona are the only two states in U.S. that have signed it into law. Opponents and backers of speed cameras both suggest that eventually … [Read more...] about Speed Cameras on U.S. Highways?
Speed Cameras Coming to Construction Zones
This fall there will be a substantial increase in the the number of speed cameras in Maryland construction zones. They are extra eyes for police officers to look for speeders in highway construction … [Read more...] about Speed Cameras Coming to Construction Zones
‘Potomac Secret Agent’ Fights Speed Cameras
"Speed Camera Ahead!" signs made by a mystery resident known as the "Potomac Secret Agent" are placed near speed camera locations along roads in Potomac, Maryland, to warn drivers of speed cameras. … [Read more...] about ‘Potomac Secret Agent’ Fights Speed Cameras