Reminder to slow down in construction zones

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Burlington OPP detachmentPhoto by David Ritchie

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Chatham-Kent detachment would like to remind motorists about being extra cautious while travelling in construction zones. There is one currently set up on Highway 401, east and west bound, between Bloomfield Road and Harwich Road.

OPP advise when approaching a construction zone, proceed with caution and obey all warning signs, people and/or devices that are directing traffic through the area. Often, lower speed limits are posted to increase worker safety and reflect increased road hazards, such as construction vehicles in the area, uneven or gravel surfaces, narrowed lanes and so on. In the construction zone, drive carefully and adjust your driving to suit the conditions, do not change lanes, be ready for sudden stops and watch for workers and related construction vehicles and equipment on the road.

Recent changes to the Highway Traffic Act have resulted in doubled fines for speeding in a construction zone when workers are present because drivers have continually failed to slow while in these zones.

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