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Mar 28th, 2014 · Comments Off on Coatesville Police make inroads with teen seatbelt initiative
Surveys at start and end of enforcement period show improved compliance
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A teen seatbelt enforcement initiative yielded positive results, Coatesville Police said on Thursday, March 27.
Coatesville Police Sgt. Rodger H. Ollis Jr. said surveys that were conducted at the beginning and end of the enforcement period – Feb. 20 and March 27 – showed...
Mar 19th, 2014 · Comments Off on Coatesville Police: Rage doesn’t belong on road
Special funding will result in extra patrols, enforcement in city
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Officer Sylvester Earle (left) and Cpl. Jonathan Shave display a sign reminding drivers that aggressive driving will produce negative consequences.
Those who demonstrate qualities associated with aggressive driving in Coatesville during March will run a higher-than-normal...
Mar 18th, 2014 · Comments Off on Kennett Twp. Police to target aggressive drivers
Department says it will participate in state initiative that begins March 24
The Kennett Township Police Department has announced that it will be participating in aggressive driving enforcement activities as part of the Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Project, a police news release said.
The first wave of enforcement in 2014 is scheduled from March 24 to May 4. Kennett...
Mar 1st, 2014 · Comments Off on PennDOT extends waiver for salt truck drivers
National Weather Service suggests preparing for ‘high-impact winter storm’
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Want a barometer for assessing the severity of this year’s winter weather?
At the direction of Gov. Tom Corbett, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will permit commercial drivers delivering road salt to stay behind the wheel for longer periods...
Dec 7th, 2013 · Comments Off on PennDOT says it’s ready for winter’s worst
415 snowplows, 115,000 tons of salt, 182 salt spreaders on hand
With more than 115,000 tons of salt on hand in the five-county Philadelphia region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says it’s ready to keep state highways passable in southeastern Pennsylvania this winter, a PennDOT news release said.
“Our dedicated employees are prepared to deliver the best possible winter...
Oct 21st, 2013 · Comments Off on Pa. to observe Teen Driver Safety Week
Officials hope to raise awareness about need to reverse youth fatality statistics
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has conducted extensive research on teen driving safety, and has compiled a website with information for teens and parents.
From 2008 to 2012, 103,002 crashes involving at least one 16- to 19-year old driver occurred in Pennsylvania, resulting in 851 fatalities. Of those...
Sep 27th, 2013 · Comments Off on PennDOT lightens chore of replacing license
Ordering duplicate can now be done online, agency says
The headache of obtaining a duplicate non-commercial driver’s license or photo identification card to replace one that was lost or stolen has been lessened, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said Wednesday.
“Ordering a duplicate driver’s license or photo identification card just got easier for our customers,” PennDOT’s...
May 30th, 2013 · Comments Off on Study: Pa. drivers spinning wheels on subpar roads
National research group urges state to invest money in aging systems
A new study finds that the state’s deficient highway system is costing citizens more than $1,000 each annually in repairs from crashes, congestion caused by deteriorating roads.
Every year, drivers in the Philadelphia region waste the equivalent of two days stuck in traffic jams, according a study released Wednesday by a national...
