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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports there were more than 22 million registered drivers in 2016. Americans are driving cars, trucks, SUVs, and motorcycles more than ever and have spent 2.2 percent more time driving in 2016 than in 2015.

School is open and traffic congestion around school zones has increased. This congestion, along with road construction projects in some school zones, is causing more vehicles to use fewer lanes.

The City of Cape Coral released a statement about an overdue road construction project around the Christa McAuliffe Charter Elementary School.  Since school started on August 12, traffic around the elementary school can be difficult. Authorities say, “It has been a race against the clock ever since the contractor for the city’s North Utilities Extension Project Contract fell behind schedule.” The City of Cape Coral says it is working on a recovery plan to have the project back on schedule, finishing in the summer of 2020.

“Unsafe behaviors behind the wheel, combined with road congestion and road construction projects, are a recipe for disaster. Drivers need to stay calm and alert whenever driving in Southwest Florida school zones,” said Cape Coral Personal Injury Lawyer Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) provides the following facts on work zone accidents:

• Work zone crashes, during the past 5 years, caused more than 4,400 deaths and 200,000 injuries.
• Drivers are the most frequent fatalities in work zone crashes.
• Most work zone fatalities involve working-age adults.
• Rear-end crashes (running into the rear of a slowing or stopping vehicle) are the most common type of work zone crash.
• Fatal work zone crashes occur most often in summer and fall.
• The majority of fatal work zone crashes occurred on roads with speed limits greater than 50 mph.

Stay Alert and Minimize Distractions

• Dedicate your full attention to the roadway.
• Avoid changing the radio station, using a mobile phone, eating, or other distractions that can remove your concentration from the road.

Keep Your Headlights On

Pay Attention to the Road

• "Listen to the signs."
• Watch brake lights on vehicles ahead.
• Watch traffic around you and be prepared to react.

Merge into the Proper Lane

• Merge well before you reach the lane closure.
• Be aware that traffic patterns can change daily.

Don't Tailgate

• Follow other vehicles at a safe distance.

Obey the Posted Speed Limit

• Workers may be present just feet away.
• Fines may be doubled for moving traffic violations.
• Be prepared to slow down further if conditions indicate the need.

Change Lanes Safely

• Change lanes only where pavement markings indicate, and only when traffic conditions permit.

Follow Instructions from Flaggers

Expect the Unexpected

• Workers, work vehicles, or equipment may enter your lane without warning.
• Other vehicles may slow, stop, or change lanes unexpectedly.

Be Patient

“If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, after seeking medical attention, please contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. Our experienced legal team is available 24/7 to assist you, and there are no costs or attorney fees unless we make a monetary recovery for you,” said Attorney Spivey.

Cape Coral Personal Injury Lawyer Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.