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LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — A temporary weight restriction will be in place on Dillerville Road starting Monday, limiting heavier vehicles as railroad work is performed beneath two bridges.
Dillerville Road Weight Limit Could Disrupt Truck Traffic Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Drivers across Pennsylvania can expect increased police enforcement through April 26 as state and local agencies launch a coordinated crackdown on aggressive driving, targeting behaviors like speeding, …
Statewide Crackdown Targets Aggressive Drivers Through April 26 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Traffic deaths in the United States declined sharply in 2025, reaching one of the lowest fatality rates ever recorded, according to federal safety officials.
U.S. Traffic Deaths Drop to Near-Record Low in 2025 Read More
OXFORD, PA — Targeted traffic enforcement patrols across Oxford Borough led to dozens of citations and warnings, along with a criminal arrest, police said.
Traffic Crackdown Nets Dozens of Violations in Oxford Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate aims to reduce deaths and injuries among first responders and roadside workers by requiring stronger safety planning, better data …
New Bill Targets Roadside Worker Deaths Across U.S. Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Drivers in Pennsylvania who use handheld phones behind the wheel will face fines starting June 5, as enforcement begins under a new distracted driving law. What This …
Put the Phone Down or Pay: Fines Begin in June Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly $1 billion in federal funding is now available to help states and local communities improve road safety, expand emergency response capabilities, and reduce traffic-related deaths and …
$999M Safety Grants Aim to Cut Crashes, Speed Response Read More
NEWARK, DE — Motorists driving on Hillside Road in Newark will soon be monitored by the city’s first automated speed enforcement camera, part of a new program aimed at reducing …
Newark Launches Speed Camera Program on Hillside Road Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — As a powerful winter storm moves through the area, PennDOT has reduced speed limits and expanded vehicle restrictions across major highways in the five-county area, urging drivers …
Speed Limits Slashed as Storm Grips Philly Highways Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois could lose $128 million in federal highway funding after a federal audit found that nearly one in five non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses issued by the state …
USDOT Cracks Down on CDL Violations Nationwide Read More