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Difficulty: MediumWork Zone Safety and Construction Hazards

In a designated highway construction work zone, posted reduced speed limits apply continuously whenever displayed, even if construction workers are not physically visible on the roadway.

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True. Drivers must obey posted work zone speed limits whenever displayed, regardless of whether workers are physically present or visible.
Posted speed limits in construction zones are legally mandatory whenever displayed. The reduced speed requirement accounts for static hazards like narrow lanes, sudden detours, and reduced stopping distances, which remain dangerous regardless of worker activity.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal regulation regarding speed limits in temporary traffic control zones.
Posted regulatory signs in work zones establish enforceable legal speed limits continuous with their display.
Traffic safety regulations enforce speed reductions to protect motorists from altered road conditions as well as road crews.
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Analyze whether worker presence is a required condition for speed limit enforcement.
Worker visibility is not a requirement; reduced lane widths, missing guardrails, uneven pavement, and equipment placement demand lower speeds at all times.
Roadway hazards exist continuously throughout the construction area until normal lane configurations are restored.

Key Concept

Work Zone Regulatory Speed Compliance
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Work Zone Safety and Construction Hazards

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