Despite aggressive ticketing by California cops, motorists are finding ways to escape the fine associated with failing to move-over while cops assist other motorists. Since its inception, the move … [Read more...] about Cops Pushed Around on Move-Over Law: Ticketed Drivers Winning in Court
Efforts Lag to Improve Safety at Work Zones
The past five years on American roadways have proven to be deadly, especially in work zones. Pavement-edge drop-offs have been considered a deadly road construction hazard. In addition to pavement … [Read more...] about Efforts Lag to Improve Safety at Work Zones
Highway Safety Manual, First Edition, with 2014 Supplement
The Highway Safety Manual Supplement includes two new chapters that help utilize the predictive method to estimate the expected average crash frequency (in total, by crash type, or by crash severity) … [Read more...] about Highway Safety Manual, First Edition, with 2014 Supplement
Records Show Flaggers Saving State $12 Million
It is estimated that Massachusetts has saved upwards of $12 million dollars since it started using civilian flaggers instead of police officers to direct traffic at construction sites. However, many … [Read more...] about Records Show Flaggers Saving State $12 Million
Analyzing Highway Work Zone Crashes and Traffic Control Effectiveness
Work zones on the United States highway system create an inevitable disruption to regular traffic flows and have resulted in traffic safety problems. Systematically investigating work zone crashes is … [Read more...] about Analyzing Highway Work Zone Crashes and Traffic Control Effectiveness