Here are some construction zone safety tips to help keep
both motorists and construction workers safe.
Stay
alert and give full attention to the roadway. Pay
close attention to signs and work zone flaggers. Turn
on headlights so workers and other drivers can see your
vehicle. Do not
tailgate - leave plenty of room for those sudden stops.
Do not
speed. Slow down to the posted speed limits. Keep
up with the traffic flow. Do not
change lanes in work zones. Minimize
distractions in vehicles. Avoid changing radio stations
and using cell phones. Expect
the unexpected. Keep
an eye on workers and their equipment. Be patient.
Leave for work a little earlier due to delays, or choose
alternate routes away from work zones.
Remember work zones are necessary to improve roads and
make them safer.
Houlton Police Department
97 Military St.
Houlton, ME 04730