Using Traffic Legislation to Improve Work Zone Safety (1720-S)
Author(s):
G.L. Ullman, P.J. Carlson, N.D. Trout
Publication Date:
June 2001
Abstract:
Texas recently enacted legislation to increase penalties for traffic violations in work zones. Unfortunately, Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) research indicates that the law has no significant effect on driving behavior. This research identified several reasons why the law is ineffective. More importantly, researchers identified a number of actions that can improve work zone traffic legislation in Texas.
Report Number:
1720-S
Keywords:
Work Zone Safety, Work Zone Traffic Laws
Electronic Link(s):
Document/Product: http://tti.tamu.edu/documents/1720-S.pdf
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