Signs

Construction and Maintenance Signs

Orange signs alert you to construction and maintenance areas ahead. Use extreme caution when entering into areas where workers and slow moving vehicles are present. Every year in Illinois, work zone traffic accidents account for thousands of injuries and many fatalities to motorists and construction workers.

WORKERS AHEAD: These signs are posted far enough ahead to give you time to adjust your speed for any unusual conditions. Remember when you see these signs, workers will be working close to your traffic lane. Follow the signs and adjust your speed, be alert and keep a safe distance between your vehicle and all traffic barriers. The minimum fine for speeding in a construction zone when workers are present is $375 for the first offense and $1,000 for the second or subsequent offense. The law increases fines to up to $10,000 and provides for three-month to two-year driver’s license suspensions for motorists who fail to yield to emergency vehicles or who injure or kill state highway workers, firefighters or police officers.
 
FLAGPERSON: This sign warns that there is a flagperson ahead. Always follow his or her directions.

WORK AREAS: Traffic cones, drums and barricades mark a path for you to follow in a construction area. Drive slow, be alert for dangers and be prepared to stop.

WARNING LIGHTS AND FLASHING ARROWS: These devices are used to protect you from dangerous locations in construction and maintenance areas.

WORK AREA SIGNALS: A driver should use caution when approaching a flagperson. The flagger will be working very close to your traffic lane. Slow down and be prepared to obey the signals of the flagperson. One of three devices combined with hand signals may be used to direct motorists. You must stop if signaled to do so. Be alert and remain stopped until signaled to proceed.

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