Work Zone Safety Give ‘Em A BRAKE!

1. Work Zone Safety Give ‘Em A BRAKE!

2. Give ‘Em A BRAKE • This campaign helps drivers: • Be aware of work zones ahead • Slow down • Pay attention. • What is a work zone? A designated area on a street or highway where work takes place, either stationary or moving

3. Work Zones • Why do you think driving in a work zone is more dangerous than other parts of the road? • How do you know if you’re entering a work zone? • Signs • Cones/barricades

4. Real Life, Real Consequences

5. Real Consequences • 1999-2005 • 4,444 work zone injuries • 47 work zone deaths • Drivers can be charged with Reckless driving Vehicular manslaughter Vehicular homicide

6. Other Work Zone Offenses Speeding Stealing cones or signs Tailgating Improper passing or lane change Inattention Reckless driving Rearranging cones Throwing an object from a moving vehicle Failure to obey direction of a flagger Failure to yield to work vehicles displaying orange warning beacon

7. Work Zone Traffic Violation Consequences • Traffic fines double for work zone violations • Fines cannot be reduced, suspended or waived • Drivers can be found guilty of “endangerment of roadway workers” • Gross misdemeanor • Mandatory 60-day license suspension Many insurance companies automatically drop drivers following a license suspension

8. Traffic Control Devices • SIGNS • Stop/slow paddle held by workers • Fixed orange signs • Changeable message signs • Arrow panels • MARKINGS • Painted pavement markings • Raised pavement markers • LANE ROUTERS • Barricades • Orange drums • Cones • OTHER • Work crews in orange vests and hard hats • Warning lights • Truck mounted attenuators

9. You’re In The Driver’s Seat…and YOU are more likely to be hurt than work zone crews • Stay alert • Dedicate your full attention to the roadway • Pay close attention • Signs and work zone flaggers save lives • Turn on your headlights • Workers and other motorists must see you • Don’t tailgate or speed • Note the posted speeds in and around the work zones. • Merge as soon as possible • Move to the appropriate lane at first notice of an approaching work zone

10. You’re In The Driver’s Seat…and YOU are more likely to be hurt than work zone crews • Don’t change lanes • Minimize distractions • Avoid changing radio stations or using cell phones while driving • Be patient and remain calm • Work zone delays are usually minor Give ‘em a Brake! The workers you see in orange and yellow vests are real people with families to go home to. Do your part in keeping them safe.