Highway Safety News
Update On Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge & Teen Driver Safety Video PSA Challenge
Coinciding with the recent announcement that all schools in Pennsylvania will remain closed for the rest of the academic year, TMA Bucks will be unable conduct final surveys for the 2020 Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge. This means for the first time since the program began in 2007, we will ...
Don’t Approach PennDOT Workers While Performing Critical Functions During COVID-19
PennDOT has had reports of members of the public approaching their staff while they’re working. Their teams are following COVID-19 mitigation guidance and performing critical functions. PennDOT appreciates the public following social distancing guidelines when you see them in the field. As a reminder ... Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge Update
With so much uncertainty right now due to the COVID-19 situation, we wanted to provide an update on our Bucks County High School Seatbelt Safety Challenge. First and foremost, we hope that everyone and their families are healthy during this difficult and surreal time. We wanted to thank all school administ...
PA Turnpike Temporarily Will Not Accept Cash To Safeguard Employee & Traveler Health
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is alerting motorists that cash will not be accepted at any interchange statewide beginning March 16 at 8:00 p.m. This is a temporary safety measure to keep travelers moving with no need to stop at tollbooths or interact with tolling personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic....
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce The Start Of Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) have announced that enforcement of the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program begins the week of March 9, 2020. March 4 marked the end of a 60-day pre-enforcement period that was required by Act 86 of 2018, which established the A...
This App Saves Lives Become’s Newest TMA Member!
We are pleased to announce that This App Saves Lives has become the newest supporting member of TMA Bucks! The mission of This App Saves Lives is to put a serious dent in distracted driving by rewarding individuals who choose not to use their phones while driving. Ten people die every single day from distr...
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce The Start Of Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pre-Enforcement Period
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) announced that the required 60-day pre-enforcement period for the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program has begun and will last until March 4, 2020. Pennsylvania's AWZSE program uses vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record m...
Winter Driving Safety Information For Commuters
TMA Bucks is reminding motorists that this is the time of year for winter weather conditions that can affect us on the road and that preparation is the main key to successfully navigating winter roads throughout Bucks County. Winter weather can quickly bring unexpected conditions so make sure that both you...
PennDOT Highlights Winter Readiness At New Bucks County Maintenance Facility
With the winter season upon us, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 6 outlined its plans for winter at the new Bucks County maintenance facility in Plumstead Township. “Whatever the weather brings this winter, PennDOT will be ready,” Assistant District Executive for Maintenance...
PennDOT, PA Turnpike Announce Implementation Of Statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Pilot
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC), in partnership with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), announced the implementation of a statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) pilot program to reduce work zone speeds, change driver beh...
