Spring is construction season in Florida, and I595 is just one of the areas that will get a long-anticipated face lift.
But the I595 project is just one of many that will occur throughout the area this summer, and it's important for drivers to keep alert for the construction zones and help everyone stay safe.
Simply put, when you see the construction zone signs, slow down.
It's not about the doubled fine if you are busted for speeding in a construction zone, although that might be a good deterrent. A few bucks might hurt for a little while, but it's a short-term pain that hopefully results in a change of behavior.
The biggest deterrent should be the potential injury and death your vehicle could cause if an unfortunate accident should occur. Among the potential charges you could face are, in the event of a death: involuntary manslaughter, aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular homicide and others. If serious injury occurs, aggravated vehicular assault could be your charge.
Deaths and injuries among highway workers and others in construction work zones on U.S. highways represent a growing problem, according to the Federal Highway Administration. In 2007, 835 deaths were reported in construction zones in the U.S.
So, slow down and watch out in construction zones. The life you save might be your own - and someone else's.
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