North Florida Roads

Motorists driving through the construction zone play a major role in safety on any project. All the maintenance of traffic put forth by the contractor can be wiped out by a single careless motorist. According to accident reports, most accidents in the construction zone are a result of driver error or carelessness. For your safety, the safety of your fellow motorists, and workers on the project, please utilize the following guidelines:

Pay attention to all construction signs, and don't rubberneck in work zones.

Reduce speed to posted limits, and remember in Florida, speeding fines are double in construction zones when workers are present.

Watch for slow moving construction vehicles entering and exiting the highway.

Don't stop in the travel lanes. If you must stop, pull completely off the road and out of traffic. Always pull off to the outside of the roadway and never into the median.

Allow a safe distance between your vehicle and others.

If it is raining, turn your headlights on so other vehicles can see you.

Beware of workers in construction work areas. They are working hard to improve the highway.

INTERESTING NATIONAL WORK ZONE SAFETY FACTS

Here are some statistics for work zones in Florida:

Over the five year period from 1997-2001, the number of persons killed in motor vehicle crashes in Florida work zones has gone from lows of 22 in 1999 and 2000 to a high of 37 in 2001, with an annual average of 27 work zone deaths.

Over the five year period from 1997 to 2001, the number of persons injured in motor vehicle crashes in Florida work zones has ranged from 2,133 in 2000 to 2,986 in 2001, with an annual average of 2,475.

From 1997-2001, the number of motor vehicle crashes in Florida work zones has ranged from 2,045 in 2000 to 2,943 in 2001, with an annual average of 2,339.

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