Jeff Heath, the Illinois Department of Transportation construction worker from downstate Jersey County, was directing traffic nearly two years ago when he was struck and killed by a speeding pickup … [Read more...] about New Tougher Laws Designed to Make Roads Safer
Traffic Violations
Responsible Driving in Work Zones
Numerous signs are present in work zones this year in Indiana as the state prepares for an increase in construction and repair projects. These signs remind drivers that the maximum fine for speeding … [Read more...] about Responsible Driving in Work Zones
Using Traffic Legislation to Improve Work Zone Safety
Texas recently enacted legislation to increase penalties for traffic violations in work zones. Unfortunately, Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) research indicates that the law has no significant … [Read more...] about Using Traffic Legislation to Improve Work Zone Safety
South Carolina Wave of Enforcement Nets 6,000 Work-Zone Violators in 20 Days
South Carolina police organizations joined the state Department of Transportation in stepping up work-zone enforcement recently - and the "blitz wave," as it became known, spurred nearly 6,000 tickets … [Read more...] about South Carolina Wave of Enforcement Nets 6,000 Work-Zone Violators in 20 Days
Motion Imaging Recording System (MIRS): Final Report
This report documents the study and testing of a technology designed to detect and record violations of certain traffic control devices in Minnesota. The system utilizes one of several detection … [Read more...] about Motion Imaging Recording System (MIRS): Final Report
Work Zone Traffic Legislation in Texas
This report presents the findings from speed studies before and after implementation of the double-fine law in Texas, as well as citation and fine data from those study sites. Also included in the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Traffic Legislation in Texas