90 percent of work zone fatalities are motorists in 2011 there were 4,836 crashes in work zones in...
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WORK ZONE &MAINTANENCE ZONE
SAFETY
Crashes
90 Percent of work zone fatalities are motorists
In 2011 there were 4,836 crashes in work zones in Illinois
1,525 injuries 23 fatalities
ILLINOIS WORK ZONE LAWS
A driver must obey the posted work zone speed limit
Reduced speed in work zones is for the safety of both the motorists and workers
Workers do NOT need to be present for speed reduction limits to be in force
Yield to any authorized vehicles or workers in the area
Drivers must obey all construction zone signs and devices including flag-persons
WORK ZONE SAFETY
ILLINOIS WORK ZONE LAWS
Drivers are prohibited from using a wireless phone communication device while traveling through a marked construction zone
This includes but is not limited to: Phone calls Email Texting/messaging Facebooking/updating Twitter DO NOT TEXT/MESSAGE AT ALL WHEN
DRIVING. PULL OVER IN A SAFE PLACE
ILLINOIS LAWS
Wireless/cell phone use while driving is prohibited for drivers under age 19, except in the case of an emergency to contact Law Enforcement, Health-Care Provider or Emergency Services Agency.
No wireless/cell phone use in a school zone
All drivers and passengers (front and back) age 8 and older must wear a seat belt. Under age 8 must be secured by an appropriate child restraint system
Texting and Driving
WORK ZONE SAFETY
ENFORCEMENT
IDOT and ISP combine efforts to enforce State laws in work zones
If you are caught breaking any laws you will be ticketed and fined
Photo speed enforcement vans may operate in work zones
The vans catch your speed and a photo is taken of the driver, vehicle and license plate
IDOT/ISP Hire Back Program
ENFORCEMENT
PENALTIES
Speeding-minimum fine is $375 for first offense & $1,000 for repeat offenders
Second offense within two years, your driving privileges will be suspended for 90 days
$10,000 fine in addition to a three month to two-year driver’s license suspension and possible prison time if a motorist fails to yield to an emergency vehicles, or who injures or kills state highway workers, firefighters or police officers
PENALTIES
Suspension of drivers license includes but is not limited to:
Speeding Failure to yield and proceed with due
caution when entering a construction zone
Causing a crash in a construction zone
CONCLUSION
Always be alert of your surroundings Work Zone laws including speed limit
reductions are in effect whether there are workers present or not
Slow down DO NOT USE YOUR CELL PHONE
WORK ZONE SAFETY