From: Cowan, Steve <stcowan@pa.gov>
Date: Mon, Nov 21, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Subject: PennDOT, Pittsburgh Police Remind Motorists of Work Zone Safety
To:
News for Immediate Release
Nov. 21, 2011
PennDOT, Pittsburgh Police Remind Motorists of Work Zone Safety
Route 28 Work Zone to see Increased Enforcement
Pittsburgh –PennDOT and the Pittsburgh Police are alerting motorists that police will conduct increased enforcement on Route 28 in Pittsburgh, focusing on violations occurring in construction zones.
Motorists could face a 15 day driver’s license suspension if caught driving 11 miles per hour over the speed limit in an active work zone, or are involved in a crash in an active work zone and are convicted for failing to drive at a safe speed. Additionally, fines for certain violations are doubled in work zones.
Last year in PennDOT’s District 11 consisting of Allegheny, Beaver and Lawrence counties, there were 330 crashes in work zones and five people lost their lives.
PennDOT urges motorists to follow these tips when traveling through work zones:
- Drive the posted speed limit;
- Avoid distractions;
- Be patient;
- Turn on your headlights;
- Stay alert and pay close attention to signs and flaggers;
- Maintain a safe distance around vehicles and;
- Always buckle up.
Information on work-zone safety is available at www.DriveSafePA.org. Log on to www.511PA.com or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions on major roadways before traveling.
Media contact: Steve Cowan, Safety Press Officer; 412-429-5044 (Office)
412-334-5436 (Cell)
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