Bismarck, N.D. –North Dakota Highway Patrol troopers are working
overtime hours in construction zone areas. Extra patrol hours will
supplement regular hours through October 31. Road construction requires
reduced speed zones, reduced lanes for traffic, reduced width, and more
awareness to the hazards of moving traffic within work zones.
Motorists can expect enhanced enforcement during hours of peak traffic
and when workers are engaged in construction. All traffic laws will be
strictly enforced. Motorists will be cited for following too close,
speeding, passing in a no passing zone, and improper lane changes, as
well as other violations.
Last year, troopers issued 955 citations during construction zone
overtime, including 588 speed-related citations, 139 seat belt and child
restraint violations, and seven alcohol-related offenses.
