“PennDOT appreciates the partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police in mobilizing “Operation Yellow Jacket.” The presence of troopers in our work zones sets an expectation that all motorists must follow the speed limit and all applicable laws. We encourage everyone using our roadways and traveling through our work zones to slow down and put their devices down,” said PennDOT District 6 Executive Din Abazi. “Motorists are reminded to always follow the posted speed limit and directions from our crews, as there may be an undercover trooper in one of our PennDOT work zones at any time.
“Over the last few months, the Pennsylvania State Police and PennDOT have partnered with a goal of decreasing speeding motorists within an active work zone. “Operation Yellow Jacket” has increased our efforts within these work zones throughout the Philadelphia region. Speed plays a tremendous role in the reason why crashes occur,” said Captain McShea. “It is our hope that all motorists passing through an active work zone pass through safely. This initiative has undoubtedly made the roadways safer for not only the PennDOT workers but also the motoring public.
Decreased speed limits, work zone signage, and alternating traffic patterns all have a purpose and are designed with safety in mind. If drivers follow those posted speed limits and obey traffic control and traffic patterns, it helps to keep everyone safe on the highway. Safety is the most important goal and the biggest reason these enforcement efforts exist, not just for the highway workers, but for everyone driving through the work zones, said officials.
Many of us take driving for granted. It’s such a normal part of daily life that we tend to forget the high level of responsibility that comes with driving and having a driver’s license. You’re sending two tons of metal and plastic down a highway, sometimes at speeds exceeding 70 miles per hour. That much weight traveling that fast can become incredibly dangerous if you’re not careful. We’re asking people to remember that every time they get behind the wheel, they’re taking into their hands not just their own life but the lives of everyone in their vehicle and the lives of everyone on the road around them, including people within these work zones. Getting to your destination five minutes sooner or checking a text isn’t worth it, officials said
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