Safety Keys

Staying safe while traveling the PA Turnpike may take some planning. If you are ever in need of emergency assistance while on the PA Turnpike, please dial star (*) 11 from a cell phone to reach the operations center 24/7. If possible, please be ready to communicate your milepost (markers are every tenth of a mile along the shoulder) and the direction of travel to the dispatcher.

Travel Conditions

Road conditions are constantly changing, so the PA Turnpike wants to make sure you are informed before you head out the door and while traveling.

The travel conditions map allows you to view current roadway conditions and advisories for the stretch of Turnpike on which you will be traveling.

Check our travel alerts Twitter feed for up-to-date traffic conditions information.

www.511PA.com is an interactive map with information on traffic conditions statewide.

Emergencies

Want to learn the rules of the road? Check out the Daily Driving Practices.
In an accident or having car troubles? Here’s what to do.

Speed Limit at Toll Points

Toll Point with 15 MPH speed limit signs

All-Electronic Tolling is activated on the PA Turnpike and motorists should not stop while traveling through an interchange.
But, while not stopping, you must still follow the posted Toll Point speed limit of 15 MPH for the safety of yourself, other motorists, and any employees that may be at the interchange.

Preparing Your Vehicle

Prepare your vehicle for the season so it can enjoy the warmer weather, too. To ensure safe driving this spring, here are some tips that apply to your car:

When driving at high speeds in the rain, it’s important that you have well-working wipers. If you haven’t replaced your wipers in a while, consider doing so.

Top off your windshield-washer fluid.

You are more likely to hydroplane with worn-out tires. Check the tread of your vehicle’s tires before you hit the road.

Visit a carwash to avoid rust or buildup that may result from lingering road salt.

Spring Driving Safety

While April brings flowers, we must endure many showers this season. Here are some safety tips to always follow whether you’re driving through a downpour or light rain:

If your wipers are on, your headlights must be on, too. It’s the law in Pennsylvania.

Take your time – wet roads are dangerous roads. Reduce your speed and following distance.

Never use cruise control. It could cause you to accelerate if you hydroplane.

If your car does hydroplane, take your foot off the gas and continue to steer straight. Avoid slamming on your brakes.

Drive Safe Through Work Zones

Put Yourself in Our Boots. Slow Down. Phone Down.

When driving through a work zone on the PA Turnpike, Go Orange by following all posted speed limits. Keep your eyes up. Put your phone down. Go Orange for the sake of our workers. Your wallet. Your life.

Lives can be impacted by reckless driving.

Sign the Go Orange Pledge.

Know the consequences of driving unsafely through work zones.

Learn more at www.idriveorange.com.