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Commander urges drivers to slow in construction zones, cites Illinois work-zone penalties
Summary
At the March 16 Waukegan Public Safety Committee meeting, Commander Adriana Cansino outlined Illinois construction-zone rules and penalties, cited statewide crash data and urged drivers to slow, obey signage and merge early to reduce injuries and fatalities.
Commander Adriana Cansino told the Waukegan Public Safety Committee on March 16 that driver behavior is the primary factor in construction-zone crashes and urged motorists to follow posted limits and traffic-control devices.
"Driver behavior is the biggest factor in these crashes," Cansino said during a presentation on construction-season traffic safety, explaining that construction zones are temporary hazards and that motorists must adjust their driving to protect workers and fellow road users.
Cansino cited Illinois statute 625 ILCS 5/11-605.1 as the governing law…
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