An Iowa House subcommittee began work on a bill proposed by Rep. Wesley Whitead, D-Sioux City. House File 2053 would require state public safety and transportation officials to install photo traffic … [Read more...] about Whitead Proposes Work-Zone Traffic Cameras
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Legislator Proposes Cameras in Work Zones
An Iowa legislator is proposing traffic cameras be placed in work zones on interstate and primary highways in the state to slow traffic. A speaker from the Department of Public Safety says the agency … [Read more...] about Legislator Proposes Cameras in Work Zones
Md. Cameras Catch Thousands of Work Zone Speeders
In 2009, the Maryland legislature authorized the state to use speed cameras in work zones and local governments to use them in school zones. 8,745 drivers were ticketed for speeding on Maryland … [Read more...] about Md. Cameras Catch Thousands of Work Zone Speeders
1,400 Fines Issued for Md. Work Zone Violations
Since the new law in Maryland allowing speed cameras to be set up in highway work zones took effect on Nov. 16, about 1,400 fines have been issued. … [Read more...] about 1,400 Fines Issued for Md. Work Zone Violations
Speeders Get a Second Chance
In response to public complaints over speed cameras, the Maryland State Highway Administration has decided to postpone the $40 fine for motorists driving too fast in work zones for another two weeks. … [Read more...] about Speeders Get a Second Chance
Downstream Effects of Speed Photo—Radar Enforcement and Other Speed Reduction Treatments on Work Zones
The effects of automated speed photo—radar enforcement (SPE) and traditional speed reduction treatments (speed feedback trailer, presence of police vehicles with emergency lights on and off, and … [Read more...] about Downstream Effects of Speed Photo—Radar Enforcement and Other Speed Reduction Treatments on Work Zones