Apr 5, 2009 6:00 pm US/Eastern
New Law Could Put Speed Cameras In Work Zones
ABINGDON, Md. (WJZ) ―
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A new law could put speed cameras in work zones along Maryland roadways.
Lead foot drivers beware. Some lawmakers want to snap pictures of reckless drivers in work zones.
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Jessica Kartalija reports, this all comes as AAA kicks off Work Zone Awareness Week.
In an instant, a reckless driver made Laurie Moser a widow.
"As he was working on the left-hand side in the safety area on the ramp, he was struck by a negligent driver and killed upon impact," Moser said.
Her husband, Rick, was struck and killed by a truck along Route 70 last June.
"Speed was a factor when he was hit. He was hit from behind, he didn't see it coming and he was thrown 175 feet," Moser said.
In an effort to prevent construction zone crashes, AAA is urging drivers to minimize distractions, check out traffic conditions in advance and be patient.
"It's as dangerous for motorists in work zones as it is for workers. But as you said, workers are out there with no defense many times, with limited barriers," said Ragina Averella, AAA spokeswoman.
The 10th Annual Work Zone Awareness Week comes as lawmakers in Annapolis debate adding another safety measure that would put speed cameras in construction zones.
"We found that whenever there is a possible deterrent, people slow down. If they know there is going to be a speed camera, in school zones and work zones, and the fine doubles, they are going to slow down," said Maryland Senate President Mike Miller.
If drivers are caught going 12 miles over the limit, a $40 ticket is mailed to the car's owner.
"We do support the cameras in work zones, however we would prefer to see them be in active work zones, which I don't think is going to end up being the case," says Averella.
A speed camera bill passed in both houses a few years ago, but then Governor Ehrlich vetoed it.
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