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March 04, 2020 - Harrisburg, PA

PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce the Start of Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) today announced that enforcement of the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program begins next week. Today marks the end of a 60-daypre-enforcement period that was required by Act 86 of 2018, which established the AWZSE program.

"Through the Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement program, we are urging motorists to slow down and pay attention while driving, especially through work zones where roadway conditions can change on a daily basis," said acting PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. "In 2018, 23 motorists were killed in a Pennsylvania work zone. Ultimately, this program is not about issuing violations, it’s about saving lives."



Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_001.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_002.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_003.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_004.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_005.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_006.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_007.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_008.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_009.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_010.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_NK_011.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_DZ_012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_DZ_013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvanias AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record motorists exceeding posted work zone speed limits by 11 miles per hour or more using electronic speed timing devices. AWZSE systems are only operational in active work zones where workers are present. Beginning today, registered owners will receive a warning letter for a first offense, a violation notice and $75 fine for a second offense, and a violation notice and $150 fine for third and subsequent offenses. These violations are civil penalties only; no points will be assessed to drivers licenses.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/17774_PennDOT_AWZSE_DZ_014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>