Question

Difficulty: EasyEmergency Vehicles, School Buses, and Work Zones

True or False: Drivers must obey posted reduced speed limits in a designated work zone even if no construction workers are visibly present on the roadway.

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Answer

True. Posted speed limits in designated work zones must be followed at all times regardless of whether workers are visible.
Work zone regulatory speed signs are active whenever displayed because structural road hazards and narrow lanes require lower speeds for safety even when workers are absent.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic rule in question
Evaluate work zone speed limit enforcement rules.
Traffic safety regulations dictate whether speed reductions depend on worker presence.
2
Apply statutory traffic law regarding work zone signs
Recognize that regulatory work zone speed signs apply continuous restrictions.
Roadway hazards such as lane shifts, heavy equipment, and drop-offs remain active continuously.

Key Concept

Work Zone Speed Limit Compliance
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