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HARRISBURG, PA — Aimed at improving road safety, the Pennsylvania General Assembly this week passed Senate Bill 37, legislation that will make it illegal to use hand-held devices while operating …
Pennsylvania Set to Ban Hand-Held Devices While Driving in Move to Curb Distracted Driving Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC) converged on Soldier’s Grove this Monday. The …
Work Zones: Temporary but Lives Changed Forever – The Criticality of Safe Driving Highlighted Read More
ATGLEN, PA — State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has announced the allocation of over $1.6 million in state grants to Chester County. The funding, originating from the Multimodal Transportation Fund …
Chester County Gears Up for Transportation and Recreation Enhancements with $1.6 Million State Grant Read More
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced a collaborative enforcement initiative aimed at reducing aggressive driving incidents across southeastern Pennsylvania. This robust campaign, involving …
Southeastern Pennsylvania Police Ramp Up Efforts to Curb Aggressive Driving Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has launched its updated Program Guidelines for School Bus Side Stop Signal Arm Enforcement Systems. This comprehensive guide, intended to increase …
Modernizing School Bus Safety: PennDOT Introduces Virtual Hearing Option for Automated Enforcement Violations Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Aiming to keep roads safer and decrease work zone accidents, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), along with the Pennsylvania …
Safer Roads Ahead: Pennsylvania Implements Permanent Work Zone Speed Safety Camera Program Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has earmarked $19.3 million in Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) funding to bolster seven traffic safety projects across Philadelphia. The announcement reflects …
Philadelphia Receives $19.3M Boost for Traffic Safety Enhancements from PennDOT Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In an attempt to increase safety for all modes of transportation, Philadelphia’s Department of Streets has overhauled its traffic calming request procedure. This latest move, designed to offer …
Philadelphia’s Streets Set to Become Safer with Revamped Traffic Calming Request System Read More
DOVER, DE — According to a recently released report, Delaware witnessed a significant decrease in road fatalities in 2023. The state reported 137 fatalities, marking a 16 percent decrease from …
Delaware Road Fatalities Decline in 2023, But More Work Remains Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — This past week, the Shapiro Administration marked Older Driver Safety Week by spotlighting the resources available to older drivers across the Commonwealth. The aim is to address the …
Pennsylvania Celebrates Older Driver Safety Week with Expanded Resources and Awareness Read More