To improve safety in state highway work zones, a pilot program will be launched on Interstate 5 to catch speeders. It’s a high-tech camera-computer system inside a white van, with a big, … [Read more...] about WSDOT to Use Camera Vehicle to Catch Construction-Zone Speeders
Photo Enforcement
State Police’s Video Surveillance Cutting Down on Traffic Deaths
The presence of photo-enhancement vans dispersed by Illinois State Police, which have been promoted with highway signs, ad campaigns and accompanied by increased enforcement, is paying off. The … [Read more...] about State Police’s Video Surveillance Cutting Down on Traffic Deaths
Automated speed enforcement in work zones
Minnesota DOT has done a detailed study of automated speed enforcement in work zones using equipment from two vendors. … [Read more...] about Automated speed enforcement in work zones
Work zone speed enforcement and photo enforcement in work zones
Comprehensive work zone speed enforcement operational plan developed by the South Dakota DOT, Associated General Contractors Association, and the Highway Patrol. The program utilizes local law … [Read more...] about Work zone speed enforcement and photo enforcement in work zones
Photo enforcement in work zones
South Dakota experimented with two laser/cam speed detection units in work zones as part of its Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program. The laser radar speed detection gun was used by an officer in speed … [Read more...] about Photo enforcement in work zones
License plate photo-enforcement in work zones
A Minnesota study used the Motion Imaging Recording System (MIRS) to photograph the rear license plates of vehicles running red lights, speeding in roadway work zones, or driving under or around … [Read more...] about License plate photo-enforcement in work zones