A LOOK AT WHAT SOME STATES ARE DOING. MOTORISTS "SEE RED" IN INDIANA

The Indiana Department of Highways is implementing a new sign plan to remind motorists not only to slow down because it's the law, but also because it could put Indiana at risk of losing nearly $8 million in federal funds, if speeds in the 55 mph zone do not go down soon. It is reoprted that other states using the "red flag" method have found it eye-catching and effective.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

  444 North Capitol Street, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20001
• Publication Date: 1988-10

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 12
• Serial:
  • AASHTO QUARTERLY
  • Volume: 67
  • Issue Number: 4

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: 55 mph speed limit; Compliance; Measures of effectiveness; Red; Traffic signs; Warning signs
• Uncontrolled Terms: Effectiveness
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; I81: Accident Statistics; I82: Accidents and Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00480929
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1989 12:00AM