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State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are putting more focus on work zone safety due to the increase of speeding-related incidents related in part to the low traffic volumes caused by the respons…MoreSpeeding
ODOT, State Troopers Increasing Air Enforcement to Make Safer Work Zones (Publication)
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With 6,553 work zone crashes in Ohio in 2019 and 3,145 work zone crashes this year as of September 21, state troopers are taking to the sky to make a difference. With help from Ohio Department of Tran…MoreSpeed Cameras in Pennsylvania Work Zones: 30,000 violations issued so far (Publication)
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Speed cameras around Pennsylvania are catching violators in active construction zones. Nearly 30,000 violations have been issued to drivers traveling 11 mph or more over the speed limit in work zones.MoreConcerns Grow Over Highway Work Zone Safety (Publication)
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According to a new survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Texas-based software firm Heavy Construction Systems Specialist, two-thirds of the 200 highway construction fir…MoreAutomated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Begins in Pennsylvania (Publication)
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission officially began full enforcement of the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program on March…MoreDPS Data Shows how Often Arizona Drivers are Cited for Speeding in Construction Zones (Publication)
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The Arizona Department of Transportation is asking drivers to stay alert after one of their own workers was killed while out working on the roadway. Freeway signs across the Valley have been illuminat…MorePennDOT to Drivers in Construction Zones: Smile, You’re on Camera (Publication)
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Starting Monday, PennDOT is lighting up its automated speed cameras in selected work zones across the region. Drivers will see warning signs posted as they enter the work zones. Drivers will be tagged…MoreInterstate 78 Drivers Beware: Automated Ticketing for Speeding in Work Zones Begins (Publication)
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A 60-day pilot project to monitor speeding in work zones without issuing tickets on some federal highways in Pennsylvania ends Wednesday. State police will begin to issue tickets under the Automated W…MoreCameras are Watching: Drivers who Speed Through Pa. Road Construction Will be Ticketed (Publication)
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PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced that the statewide automated work zone camera program authorized by a 2018 state law is about to begin following the ending of the 60-day pre…MorePennDOT Deploying Photo Speed Enforcement Across the Commonwealth (Publication)
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The electronic signs controlled by PennDOT are all sending out a common message about the beginning of photo enforcement. Designed to protect highway and construction workers, the photo enforcement wi…MoreCameras are Watching: Drivers who Speed Through Pa. Road Construction Will be Ticketed (Publication)
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Starting next week, motorists picked up by work zone cameras traveling in excess of 11 mph over the speed limit in a marked highway work zone will result in a written warning the first time and fines …MorePennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce the Start of Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (Publication)
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced the enforcement of the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program. The AWZSE progr…MoreVirginia Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Speed Cameras Near Schools and Highway Work Zones (Publication)
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Under the pending speed camera legislation, Virginia police will be allowed to set up speed cameras at highway work sites and school crossing zones. This bill has generated some controversy. Supporter…MorePennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce the Start of Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pre-Enforcement Period (Publication)
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission announced that the required 60-day pre-enforcement period for the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement…MorePennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce Implementation of Statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pilot (Publication)
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), announced the implementation of a state…MoreState Police Ticket More Than 100 Drivers in Construction Zone Sting (Publication)
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Though a joint effort with the Department of Transportation, state police, disguised as construction workers, conducted a sting operation and issued 102 tickets to drivers speeding through a construct…MoreState Police, DOT Cracking Down on Work Zone Violations in Onondaga County (Publication)
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In a continuation of "Operation Hardhat," New York state police and the state Department of Transportation (DOT) will be stepping up enforcement efforts to highlight the importance of safe driving law…MoreState Police, DOT Announce Results of Operation Hard Hat in Saratoga County (Publication)
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Troop G State Police recently patrolled an active New York State Police Department of Transportation work zone in Saratoga County as a continuation of “Operation Hardhat” and issued 136 speeding, …MoreOperation Hardhat is an Effort to Keep Work Zones Safe (Publication)
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Using an already existing work zone, the New York State Police and the Department of Transportation teamed up in Saratoga County to continue "Operation Hardhat," an effort to crack down on work zone v…MoreWATCH: State Police, DOT Plan Crackdown on Work Zone Violations in Rochester, Hornell (Publication)
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New York State Police and New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) launched “Operation Hardhat,” a joint effort to crack down on work zone violations and highlight the importance of safe …MoreIdentifying the Factors Contributing to Injury Severity in Work Zone Rear-End Crashes (Publication)
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Egypt’s National Road Project is a large infrastructure project aiming to upgrade the existing network of 2500 kilometers as well as constructing new roads of 4000 kilometers to meet today’s need.…MoreNewfoundland and Labrador Legislature Addresses Oil Spills, Construction Zone Speeding (Publication)
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In addition to addressing the largest oil spill in the province’s history, this article also discusses the issue with construction zone speeding. A recent pilot project using traffic cameras to watc…MoreState Work Zone Laws
The following table lists sections of laws that are applicable to roadway work zones by state. The links will take you to the full text. Contact us if you have any questions.
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Speed Preferences in Work Zones: The Combined Effect of Visible Roadwork Activity, Personality Traits, Attitudes, Risk Perception and Driving Style (Publication)
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One of the most common safety issues at work zones is high speed variation. Nevertheless, few studies have addressed psychological variables to deepen the understanding of drivers’ speed choice in…MoreInfluence of Work Zone Signage on Driver Speeding Behavior (Publication)
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Speeding in a work zone needs to be tackled effectively to enhance work zone safety. This study evaluates the influence of three different work zone signs—speed photo enforced signs, dynamic speed d…MoreImpact of Work Zone Signage on Driver Speeding Behavior: A Driving Simulator Study (Publication)
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Speeding in a work zone needs to be tackled effectively to enhance work zone safety. This study evaluates the influence of three different work zone signs – speed photo enforced signs, dynamic speed…More