DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION
P.O.
PRINS. MEMO NO. 07
March 20, 2007
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE/SECONDARY
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TO: |
Principals |
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FROM: |
Linda M. Wallinger Assistant Superintendent for Instruction |
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SUBJECT: |
National
Work Zone Awareness Week, April 2
6, 2007 |
The
National Work Zone Awareness Week was created to reduce the number of crashes,
injuries, and deaths in work zones by bringing public attention to the safety
issues that affect road crews and motorists, especially young, inexperienced
drivers.
The
Virginia Department of Transportation has prepared the following safety
messages to use during National Work Zone Awareness Week in the hopes young
drivers in
Today
starts National Work Zone Awareness Week. Todays work zone safety tip is: ORANGE & BLACK signs warn drivers
there is a work zone ahead. When you see
an orange sign, give your full attention to the road conditions ahead. This is not the time to change the radio
station or be distracted. Observe the
signs and stay safe!
This
week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Todays safety tip is to slow down to allow
more time to react and safely manage risks in work zones. Speeding in a work zone could cost you up to
$500, result in jail time and/or a reckless driving ticket. Be responsible, slow down and stay safe!
This
week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. For todays safety tip we ask you to be
patient when you drive through a work zone.
Highway workers and construction signs will help guide you through the
area safely. Watch for and follow the
special signs, pavement markings, barrels and cones. All of these will guide you through the work
zone safely. Each work zone is
different. Pay attention and stay safe!
Thursday:
This
week is National Work Zone Awareness Week. Todays safety tip is to leave plenty of space
between your vehicle and the vehicles around you. Be alert, traffic often stops unexpectedly in
work zones. Following too closely is one
of the leading causes of work zone crashes.
Give yourself plenty of space and stay safe!
Friday:
Today
is the last school day of National Work Zone Awareness Week. Today's safety reminder is that driving a
vehicle is a big responsibility. Unsafe
driving in a work zone can lead to traffic fines, crashes, higher insurance
costs, or even death or injury. Drive
responsibly and stay safe!
For
more information, please contact Lauren Hansen, public affairs statewide work
zone awareness coordinator, by e-mail at Lauren.Hansen@VDOT.Virginia.gov,
or by telephone at (757) 925-2583; or Vanessa Wigand, principal specialist,
health, physical education, and driver education, Office of Middle and High
School Instruction, or by e-mail at Vanessa.Wigand@doe.virginia.gov,
or by telephone at (804) 225-3300.
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