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| LOCATION | SEVERITY | DESCRIPTION | START TIME | EST. END TIME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minor | OTHER NEWS Move Over Law - a new law signed by the governor requires motorists to move over or slow down when they see a Caltrans vehicle flashing warning lights - if safe, move over to a lane not immediately adjacent to the stationary vehicle - violation of the new provision is punishable by a fine of not more than $50 | 10/22/2009 6:18 AM | 12/31/2009 12:00 PM | |
| Minor | OTHER NEWS Most Dangerous Times to Drive - Saturday has the highest number of fatalities per the National Highway Traffic Safety Association with 158 each Saturday nationwide - August is the deadliest month - July 4 is the deadliest day - Thanksgiving is the deadliest holiday weekend | 07/08/2009 3:34 PM | 12/31/2009 11:30 AM | |
| Minor | OTHER NEWS Slow for the Cone Zone - annually, the CHP issues citations to more than 2,200 work zone speeders - Caltrans must purchase 120,000 new cones each year to replace cones destroyed in work zones, at an annual cost to taxpayers of $1.87 million - the dangers associated with speeding in a California work zone have caused fines to increase up to $1,000 or more | 01/20/2009 9:18 AM | 12/31/2009 9:48 AM | |
| Hwy-58 Westbound | Moderate | SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION Boron Safety Rest Area (#195) off ramp - roadside rest area maintenance - expected to be closed until Friday, April 30, 2010 | 10/27/2009 11:04 AM | 04/30/2010 8:00 AM |
| Hwy-58 Eastbound | Moderate | SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION Boron Safety Rest Area (#195) on ramp - roadside rest area maintenance - expected to be closed until Friday, April 30, 2010 | 10/27/2009 11:07 AM | 04/30/2010 8:00 AM |
| Hwy-99 Northbound | Moderate | SCHEDULED CONSTRUCTION between I-5 and Panama Ln (#20) - construction expected to block 1 lane - scheduled 10pm-11:59pm | 11/24/2009 10:00 PM | 11/25/2009 11:30 PM |
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