In response to an alarming increase in roadwork zone fatalities, the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has prioritized worker safety over driver convenience. Despite a reduction in … [Read more...] about Changes in Roadwork Policy Will Affect Drivers but WSDOT Says Workers Have to Be Kept Safe
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Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
Work zones are often sites of preventable accidents due to distracted or impaired driving, as demonstrated by a series of crashes on State Route 28 in Douglas County in September 2023. Despite … [Read more...] about Three Back-to-Back Work Zone Crashes in One Week Leaves Paving Crew Shaken Up
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce the Start of Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program
This article highlights the implementation of Pennsylvania's Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program, a collaborative effort by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania … [Read more...] about PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce the Start of Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program
PennDOT Activates Work Zone Speed Camera Program
Pennsylvania recently implemented a Work Zone Speed Safety Camera program aimed at curbing speeding in highway work zones. The program utilizes vehicle-mounted systems to detect motorists exceeding … [Read more...] about PennDOT Activates Work Zone Speed Camera Program
Drivers Caught on Camera Speeding Through Maryland Work Zones Could Receive Fines 7x Higher
Maryland's Governor Wes Moore and Lt. Governor Aruna Miller have introduced the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act of 2024, aimed at enhancing safety measures for road workers in construction zones. … [Read more...] about Drivers Caught on Camera Speeding Through Maryland Work Zones Could Receive Fines 7x Higher
Maryland Lt. Gov. Miller Testifies in Favor of Bill to Enhance Highway Worker Safety
Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller presented the Road Worker Protection Act before a Senate committee in Annapolis, advocating for increased fines and technological measures to safeguard highway work … [Read more...] about Maryland Lt. Gov. Miller Testifies in Favor of Bill to Enhance Highway Worker Safety