The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program, in collaboration with state and local law enforcement, launched a statewide enforcement campaign from May 12–18 to promote awareness and … [Read more...] about Slow Down and Move Over for Stopped Emergency Vehicles
Policy, Legislation and Regulation
Examining Driving Stability and Traffic Capacity: A Simulation Study on Appropriate Speed Limits in Expressway Work Zones
In order to obtain proper speed limits in expressway work zones, CarSim and TruckSim software were used to determine the critical car and truck safe speeds and then VISSIM software was used to … [Read more...] about Examining Driving Stability and Traffic Capacity: A Simulation Study on Appropriate Speed Limits in Expressway Work Zones
Maine Could See Automated Speed Traps in Highway Work Zones
A proposed pilot program in Maine aims to implement automated speed enforcement systems in highway work zones to enhance worker safety. Introduced by Senator Brad Farrin as bill LD 1457, the … [Read more...] about Maine Could See Automated Speed Traps in Highway Work Zones
Washington Unleashes First-Ever Work Zone Highway Speed Camera
The article outlines Washington State's launch of its first work zone speed camera on I-5 near DuPont to improve worker safety. Using LiDAR technology, the system captures speeding vehicles, issuing … [Read more...] about Washington Unleashes First-Ever Work Zone Highway Speed Camera
New York’s Speed Camera Trial in Work Zones Could Become Permanent
New York State officials are advocating to make the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pilot Program permanent, citing its success in improving driver behavior and enhancing worker safety. … [Read more...] about New York’s Speed Camera Trial in Work Zones Could Become Permanent