OPP: Drive safe in construction zones

Local OPP officials are reminding drivers to be extra cautious while travelling in construction zones.

Police are offering the following advice to remain safe:

- when approaching a construction zone, exercise caution and slow down;

- be aware vehicles ahead may stop unexpectedly - avoid watching what is being done to the road and concentrate on driving;

- watch for a person directing the flow of traffic.  They are there to protect workers and drivers;

- heavy equipment is extremely large with many blind spots, be aware of these areas and for everyone’s safety, avoid them; and

- slow down. Speed fines are doubled when workers are present.

“Road construction crews are concerned about motorists who drive through areas they are working in,” police stated in a press release.

“Please give them a ‘brake.’  They have families too.”