What are the details of the new law for construction zones?
Effective October 31, 2005, in construction zones, motorists must observe the posted speed. When workers are present fines for speeding in these areas will be doubled. [ Back to Top ] 8. In a construction zone what does it mean, “where workers are present?” This is where workers are on or near the road and are operating heavy equipment, acting as flag persons, and working with hand tools on the ground, etc. Be cautious, workers could also be hidden behind equipment, materials, etc.