Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is making strides in reducing wrong-way driving accidents with the installation of high-tech warning systems. These systems have been activated over 300 times in the last year, with 80-82% of drivers self-correcting after seeing the flashing lights.
The DOT is working on installing 200 more wrong-way warning systems to combat this issue, with a focus on high-risk areas in the state. The campaign has been personal for DOT worker Britton Wilson, who lost his brother in a wrong-way crash.
In addition to wrong-way driving, the DOT has also been targeting work zone speeders with the use of cameras to issue citations. The enforcement measures have led to a significant decrease in speeding at targeted locations.
The DOT has reported that their public awareness campaign has been successful in getting drivers to slow down, with speeds dropping between 16-18% in some areas with the presence of enforcement mechanisms. The DOT plans to install additional speed enforcement measures at 15 locations statewide this spring and summer.
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