In this course, Oklahoma drivers ages 15 to 19 will learn key principles that will make Oklahoma work zones safer for both the drivers and workers. There are three key principles in work zone safety: … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Work Zone Safe
Speeding
Pennsylvania Officials Say Speed Cameras in Construction Zones are Working, but Stiffer Fines Needed
A year after PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission used cameras to spot more than a quarter-million drivers speeding through Pennsylvania construction zones, those organizations are … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Officials Say Speed Cameras in Construction Zones are Working, but Stiffer Fines Needed
Road Construction Accidents Increase Even as COVID-19 Keeps Drivers Away
With the COVID-19 lockdowns, many state DOTs fast tracked construction jobs thinking there would be fewer cars on the road. However, in 2020, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration … [Read more...] about Road Construction Accidents Increase Even as COVID-19 Keeps Drivers Away
Legislation in Six States Would Revise Ticket Camera Rules
The use of automated cameras to ticket drivers is a topic at multiple statehouses around the country. This article provides a summary of recent statehouse activity of California, Hawaii, Maryland, … [Read more...] about Legislation in Six States Would Revise Ticket Camera Rules
Speeding Through I-70 Work Zones is a Big Problem in Summit County
Speeding through construction zones has created dangerous working conditions for I-70 improvements that start around Frisco. Two crashes in the paving work zone have already happened and there have … [Read more...] about Speeding Through I-70 Work Zones is a Big Problem in Summit County
Risk to Workers or Vehicle Damage: What Makes Drivers Slow Down in Work Zones?
Objective Speeding in work zones is common and poses significant safety hazards to motorists and workers. Previous studies have demonstrated that speeding is reduced when workers are visible to the … [Read more...] about Risk to Workers or Vehicle Damage: What Makes Drivers Slow Down in Work Zones?