Construction Zone Speeds And Etiquette.

It seems more locations are using the cameras to catch speeders on construction zones. As I understand it, the citation is mailed to the specific company and then the company deals with the specific driver. Is that correct? We are getting more frequent fleet messages about this issue as about 4 of our drivers have been let go recently for speeding citations of 15 mph or more.

When approaching a reduced speed construction zone, sometimes the sign is pretty abrupt in relation to the actual point of the construction zone. Normally, I like to get off the cruise or pedal as soon as I see the sign and then coast to the posted speed. But should a driver get on the brakes immediately upon seeing the sign? Should the driver just use the jake brake? Unless the truck is on a downgrade, Is coasting down to the proper speed ok to do? Just how paranoid are you other drivers about these construction zone speed limits, especially the ones that say “speed is photo enforced”?

Another reason I bring this up is that there are so many construction zones set up this year.

I am at the posted reduced speed when I reach the sign, not slowing down when I see the sign. I begin slowing a half mile beforehand. I do not mind "being in the way" through these construction areas. Slower is safer and no tickets.

I agree 100%

I am at the posted reduced speed when I reach the sign, not slowing down when I see the sign. I begin slowing a half mile beforehand. I do not mind "being in the way" through these construction areas. Slower is safer and no tickets.

I'd brake beforehand too, that way, IF johnny law is around, they can see you're actually, seeing the signs and responding by slowing down. I always been under the posted speeds, normally, because of how goofy they made the temporary lanes, and they shift so much, or those S curves. Especially at night, and some because I haven't been thru that same area repeatedly. I sure wasn't going to be getting any tickets in a construction zone!!

We are brothers! hahaha

I am at the posted reduced speed when I reach the sign, not slowing down when I see the sign. I begin slowing a half mile beforehand. I do not mind "being in the way" through these construction areas. Slower is safer and no tickets.

We've had a couple of drivers hit with 6-10 and +15 as well. I'm with PackRat; we know what's coming, just back it down and do the speed. You'll be out of the zone before you know it. And, I don't mind being the one in the way in construction zones either.

Just on Tuesday on the Ohio turnpike, a driver came flying by at what I estimate was at least 70 in a 50. Two miles later he was sitting on the side of the road with a car that had some red and blue flashy things on its roof sitting right behind him. I gave a couple of short brief tugs on the big horn as I went by.

It seems more locations are using the cameras to catch speeders on construction zones. As I understand it, the citation is mailed to the specific company and then the company deals with the specific driver. Is that correct? We are getting more frequent fleet messages about this issue as about 4 of our drivers have been let go recently for speeding citations of 15 mph or more.

When approaching a reduced speed construction zone, sometimes the sign is pretty abrupt in relation to the actual point of the construction zone. Normally, I like to get off the cruise or pedal as soon as I see the sign and then coast to the posted speed. But should a driver get on the brakes immediately upon seeing the sign? Should the driver just use the jake brake? Unless the truck is on a downgrade, Is coasting down to the proper speed ok to do? Just how paranoid are you other drivers about these construction zone speed limits, especially the ones that say “speed is photo enforced”?

Another reason I bring this up is that there are so many construction zones set up this year.

I laugh at them on the CB when I get past them.

"I told you to slow down in that "whatever", but you just wouldn't listen. Now The Man has got you hemmed up and you're pulling that load for free!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣