The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has a website designed to allow Pennsylvania driver’s license and identification (ID) holders the opportunity to easily and immediately upload their emergency contact information to an online database accessible only to law enforcement and emergency personnel. The system was developed to ultimately save lives by cutting down on the time […]
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Road Rules: Fall Driving Safety Tips
As weather changes, so do the road conditions. The autumn leaves are a staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway. When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, making the driving conditions similar to driving on ice. In addition to reducing the car’s traction […]
Road Rules: Construction Safety
With the many roadway improvement projects being conducted on the area roadways, drivers are reminded to use caution in active work zones. An “Active Work Zone is defined by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code as the portion of a work zone where construction, maintenance or utility workers are located on the roadway, berm or shoulder. The […]
Anti-Texting Law
Pennsylvania’s anti-texting law, effective March 8, 2012, encourages motorists to put their full focus on driving. The law can be found under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3316- Prohibiting text-based communications. What the Law Does The law prohibits as a primary offense any driver from using an Interactive Wireless Communication Device (IWCD) to send, read […]
Road Rules: Steer Clear Law
In September of 2006, Pennsylvania passed a law in which motorist are required to move over to the far lane or slow to a safe speed when approaching an emergency response area. The law is under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3327- Duty of driver in emergency response areas. What does the law require? […]
Road Rules: Pickup Truck Safety
Please be aware of and follow all regulations when driving your pickup truck vehicle. Federal standards require that vehicle occupant compartments be designed to protect occupants during a crash. Pickup truck beds are designed to carry cargo, not people, and are not intended to provide protection in a crash. Additionally, children and adults can easily […]
Road Rules: COVID-19 Travel Regulations
On March 16th, Governor Wolf issued a shut down order for the entire state of Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 outbreak with few exemptions for essential travel Allowable Essential Travel Any travel related to the provision of or access to the above-mentioned individual activities or life-sustaining business activities (see below for details about life-sustaining business […]
Road Rules: Motorcycle Safety
As the warm weather approaches, the West Goshen Police Department Traffic Safety Division would like to remind you to be aware of motorcycles on the roadway. The following are some safety tips and facts to help keep our roadways safe for everyone: With 4985 of deaths in 2018, motorcyclists are overrepresented in crashes and fatalities. […]
Road Rules: Winter Driving Rules
Regardless of whether there’s snow on the ground, it’s important to prepare for winter and all that it brings. Preparation is especially important for successfully navigating winter roads. Since winter weather can bring unexpected conditions, make sure that your vehicle is ready for ice and snow. For the majority of Pennsylvania, all-season radial tires that […]
Road Rules: Increased Deer Activity
With autumn among us and the earlier onset of nightfall, motorists should be prepared for the increase in deer activity and watch carefully for deer darting across the roadways. Deer movement increases during the fall breeding season, making it all the more important for motorists to drive defensively and stay alert, especially at dawn and […]