Work Zone SafetyGive Em A BRAKE!.ppt

Work Zone Safety Give ‘Em A BRAKE! 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 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 Real Life, Real Consequences Real Consequences 1999-2005 4,444 work zone injuries 47 work zone deaths Drivers can be charged with Reckless driving Vehicular manslaughter Vehicular homicide 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 Other Work Zone Offenses 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 OTHER Work crews in orange vests and hard hats Warning lights Truck mounted attenuators 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 ? 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 t