SERIOUS PENALITIES

Behind the names on our Lost Workers Memorial are families and friends that will forever be missing their loved one. Reckless driving can have an impact far beyond points on your license.

know the
consequences

The stakes couldn’t be higher when it comes to worker safety. And drivers who don’t play by the rules face serious penalties. The Pennsylvania State Police monitor work zones, so you won’t see them before they see you.

Total citations issued by the State Police in PA Turnpike work zones in 2023.
12,087citations
Total crashes in PA Turnpike work zones in 2023.
214crashes
Location of speed enforcement cameras in work zones on the PA Turnpike.
The cameras move to various work zones to maximize effectiveness
Number of points against your license if caught by the State Police driving 11 mph over the speed limit in an active work zone.
5points
Total warnings issued by the State Police in PA Turnpike work zones in 2023.
12,022warnings
Amount in fines you pay if caught by the State Police driving 10 mph over the speed limit in an active work zone.
$177.50in fines, court costs and supplemental charges.
If you hit a worker in a work zone.
POSSIBLE JAIL TIME
Fines for getting caught speeding by an Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement camera.
Written warning for the first offense, $75 for second offense and $150 for each subsequent offense.
A driver traveling 65 mph for 1 mile in a work zone with a 55 mph speed limit will save how much time?
You will save 10 seconds of your time, but is that worth the chance of you dying or killing someone else?