Hasselt: (Brussels Morning) Police have been using radar to monitor speeds in a construction zone catching 3,735 drivers speeding at dangerously high rates up to 154 km/h posing serious risks to workers and other motorists.
Since mid-June the police have been checking how fast drivers are going with a radar because of the construction work on the road. They checked 86,755 drivers in total. The speed limit in the construction area is 70 kilometers per hour. Most drivers drove within the speed limit but 3,735 drivers were caught speeding and will likely get fines for going too fast in the construction zone.
What alarming speeds were recorded by police in a construction zone and how did the Traffic Police respond?
Gerry Peters of the Traffic Police has highlighted concerning incidents during the speed checks in the construction zone. Despite ongoing construction work some drivers were recorded driving at extremely high speeds during the day. Specifically speeds of 133, 140, and even 154 kilometers per hour were reported. Peters emphasized the danger and irresponsibility of such actions stressing that these speeds pose significant risks not only to the speeding drivers themselves but also to road workers and other road users. He expressed disbelief that some drivers fail to grasp the severity of their actions and the potential consequences. Such behavior is considered not only illegal but also highly hazardous especially in active construction zones where lower speed limits are enforced for safety reasons.
How are portable speed monitors being used to improve safety in construction zones?
The police and the traffic agency are using a system with portable speed monitors to make roads safer in construction zones. They place these monitors at different spots along highways and roadwork areas. They want to stop people from driving too fast because it leads to deadly accidents on highways. By keeping a close eye on how fast cars are going they hope to make sure everyone follows the speed limits and avoids dangerous driving. This helps reduce risks in construction areas and keeps both drivers and construction workers safe.
These units have special technology to measure and save vehicle speeds precisely. They help the police keep an eye on speeds in real-time and take quick action if someone is speeding. This plan fits into the bigger goal of making roads safer and lowering the number of deadly accidents on highways and main roads.
