Legally speaking, driving in a construction zone is the same as driving through regular traffic, except that it costs more when you break the law. The biggest problem law enforcement and construction … [Read more...] about Construction Zones, Law Enforcement and You
Policy, Legislation and Regulation
Law Requires Lights to Be on
Signs posted along state highways and the Pennsylvania Turnpike implore motorists to be mindful of workers in road construction areas, saying "Give Them a Brake." The state is taking that approach … [Read more...] about Law Requires Lights to Be on
New PA Law Aims to Slow Work-Zone Speeders
In Pennsylvania, a new law has taken effect that requires work zones to be marked with a flashing sign that warns driver they couolld lose their license for 15 days if caught going at least 11 mph … [Read more...] about New PA Law Aims to Slow Work-Zone Speeders
Work Zone Rule Information Available
The Federal Highway Administration has posted a brochure and four fact sheets related to the recently updated work zone safety and mobility rule (23 CFR 630 Subpart J). Developed by the FHWA Work … [Read more...] about Work Zone Rule Information Available
Work zone speed limit
In Delaware, speed limits are reduced in work zones where physical conditions of a roadway or conditions of the roadside change in ways that will make drivers less comfortable and therefore they will … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit
Work zone speed limit
In Minnesota, design speeds used for designing work zone geometrics depend on design speeds of approaching and departing roadways. Methods found to be effective for motorist compliance include: … [Read more...] about Work zone speed limit