Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says posted speed limits and traffic control signage in construction zones are in effect 24 hours a day, regardless of whether workers are visibly present.
The RCMP is reminding drivers to slow down in construction zones. Roadwork activity is picking up throughout the province and so is police enforcement to help protect workers and the public. Cpl Jesse O’Donaghey says posted speed limits and traffic control signage in construction zones are in effect 24 hours a day, regardless of whether workers are visibly present. Construction zones often contain hazards such as heavy equipment, uneven road surfaces, narrowed lanes and modified traffic patterns that require motorists to reduce their speed and remain alert.
Last week Steady Brook issued an advisory about speeding through the town after motorists were detoured there as a result of construction on the Trans Canada Highway. The RNC added extra enforcement, handed out tickets and will continue to patrol the area. Meanwhile, O’Donaghey says RCMP Traffic Services are also checking construction areas. He says offences in construction zones come with big fines and big hazards. Driving above the posted speed limit in a construction zone significantly increases the risk of collisions and serious injuries.
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