Those who received warnings will have them rescinded, and those who paid for their tickets will be reimbursed.īriggs said it will take two to three weeks for reimbursements to arrive for those who paid their fines. Snow in Bucks County: How much snow will Pennsylvania get Friday and Saturday? See projected inch countsįor subscribers: When will Route 1 overhaul be done? It's ahead of schedule, but years from completion.įarry and Tomlinson's offices received complaints at the end of last year from drivers who received tickets and warnings for driving above the speed limit, according to the release.īoth representatives' offices worked with PennDOT to discover that the cameras were calibrated at the wrong speed limit. Route 1 overhaul: PennDOT plans to overhaul Route 1, widen section of Route 413 in Langhorne. Robyn Briggs, a PennDOT spokeswoman, said the issue occurred from September to December. That area of Route 1, just north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, has automated work zone speed enforcement cameras, which were incorrectly calibrated, according to a news release from their offices. Frank Farry, R-142, of Langhorne, and KC Tomlinson, R-18, of Bensalem, announced that their offices helped resolve ticketing issues along that work zone. Motorists who were incorrectly ticketed for speeding along a work zone on Route 1 in Lower Bucks over the past few months soon will get their money back. KC Tomlinson speaks about legislation in 'sextortion' case Follow the posted speed limits, keep your eyes up and your phone down.įollow the Signs: Save Lives Today Click here to watch a short video about mobile work zone signsĪnd how they protect drivers and workers.Watch Video: VIDEO: Rep. One way to support our roadway team is to Go Orange to keep our workers safe in these work zones.
To drivers approaching work zones, allowing them time to slow down as they approach these areas and see workers along the roadway. These signs include digital message boards along the roadway, as well as posted signs along the shoulder. Motorists should be aware of all signage along the PA Turnpike, preparing them for work zones ahead of their travels. If motorists are caught exceeding the speed limit in work zones, not only will fines be assessed, but points will also go against their driver’s license. The Pennsylvania State Police enforces speed limits in PA Turnpike work zones. The maximum speed limit in an active work zone is 55 MPH (40 MPH at Tunnel crossover locations). Safety measures taken by the PA Turnpike include lowered speed limits in work zones.
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