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
Traffic Violations
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?
SDDOT Partners With AGC and Area Contractors to Engage Youth and Families in Work Zone Awareness
To help raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving in work zones, the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota (AGC) and the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) … [Read more...] about SDDOT Partners With AGC and Area Contractors to Engage Youth and Families in Work Zone Awareness
Governor Cuomo Announces 444 Tickets Issued by State Police and Local Law Enforcement During National Work Zone Awareness Week “Operation Hardhat”
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State Police and another law enforcement agency issued 444 tickets during Operation Hardhat, an initiative between law enforcement entities, the New … [Read more...] about Governor Cuomo Announces 444 Tickets Issued by State Police and Local Law Enforcement During National Work Zone Awareness Week “Operation Hardhat”