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
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Drivers Urged to Follow Safe Driving Tips in Highway Work Zones: Work Zones on the Rise as Summer Approaches; Most Work Zone Fatalities are Drivers or Passengers
As the 2005 summer travel season officially begins this coming Memorial Day weekend, the nation's top highway official today urged drivers to follow safe driving habits as more highway work zones pose … [Read more...] about Drivers Urged to Follow Safe Driving Tips in Highway Work Zones: Work Zones on the Rise as Summer Approaches; Most Work Zone Fatalities are Drivers or Passengers
Traffic Control and Safety in the Work Zone
The N.C. Department of Labor recognizes that the safety and health of workers, performing the many varied tasks during a temporary traffic control situation, should always be analyzed before work … [Read more...] about Traffic Control and Safety in the Work Zone
VDOT Warns Drivers to Be Cautious in Work Zones
In 2000, 10 people were killed in work zone accidents in Virginia. Since this is Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, VDOT participated Monday in a national news conference and awareness event on the … [Read more...] about VDOT Warns Drivers to Be Cautious in Work Zones
Help Keep Highway Construction Zones Safer for Everyone
As winter gives way to spring and temperatures gradually rise, ITD crews make the transition from plowing snow and applying anti-icer to filling potholes, re-striping highways, repairing bridges and … [Read more...] about Help Keep Highway Construction Zones Safer for Everyone
Highway Officials Warn Drivers to Slow down in Construction Zones
For workers toiling to repair highways, speeding remains a major hazard and transportation officials say some states plan to boost enforcement in work zones this year. State and federal officials, … [Read more...] about Highway Officials Warn Drivers to Slow down in Construction Zones