A highway worker was killed while operating a work vehicle. The incident has pulled attention to Indiana's "Move over and slow down" law, which requires motorists to slow down and move when … [Read more...] about ‘Move Over’ Law in Spotlight After Worker Death
Traffic Violations
Cameras Would Catch Red-Light Violators
Governor Jim Doyle of Wisconsin proposed to allow state and local law enforcement agencies to install cameras at intersections and in highway construction zones to catch the violators. Rep. Marlin … [Read more...] about Cameras Would Catch Red-Light Violators
Widow Requests Tougher Law for Reckless Driving
Laurie Moser, the widow of a Middletown state highway worker killed while on duty, along with two other victims of crashes in highway work zones testified on a bill sponsored by Frederick Delegate … [Read more...] about Widow Requests Tougher Law for Reckless Driving
Bill Targets Reckless Driving in Work Zones
After the death of a highway worker due to negligent driving in a work zone, Delegate Galen Clagett, a Democrat of Frederick, Maryland proposes stricter punishments for accidents caused by negligent … [Read more...] about Bill Targets Reckless Driving in Work Zones
Fines Are up for Speeders in Work Zones
To ensure the safety of road workers, there has been an increase in fines for speeding violations in work zones. Starting July 1st, violators will pay much more than just the current double fine. … [Read more...] about Fines Are up for Speeders in Work Zones
Photo Vans May Be Best Speed Tool
Police vans equipped with radar cameras to enforce the speed limit are the best available tool to force motorists to slow down in construction zones, according to a new study by University of Illinois … [Read more...] about Photo Vans May Be Best Speed Tool