Work Zone Safety
Slow down when workers are around.
of work zone crashes resulted in injury or fatality.
2023 Alabama Crash Facts
Most work zone crashes are rear-end collisions, resulting from speeding or inattentive driving.
2023 Alabama Crash Facts
Stay Alert: Work Zones Are No Place for Distractions.
Work zone crashes can be deadly for both workers and drivers. Most crashes in these areas are rear-end collisions caused by speeding or distracted driving. Remember, fines for moving violations double in work zones when workers are present—so stay focused and drive safely.
KNOW YOUR SIGNS
Travelers should be prepared to reduce speeds and drive alert when passing through construction zones. Understanding the signs in construction zones is essential to a safe trip.
Lane merge ahead—Leave time to merge safely and be courteous by letting other drivers merge.
Lane shift—Reduce speeds and be prepared to steer through curves and for narrower travel lanes through the area.
Flag person ahead—traffic will be stopping or slowing. Be prepared to stop!
What you can do
SLOW DOWN and always follow work zone speed limits. Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone crashes.
PAY ATTENTION. Workers and heavy equipment may only be a few feet from passing vehicles.
BE PATIENT. Delays from highway construction can be frustrating, but it only takes a few extra minutes to slow down for a work zone.
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LEARN THE CODE
Alabama has a Code of the Road, and knowing it helps you follow it.