by sandiw | Feb 5, 2025 | LTAP
In the “worth knowing” category, the Delaware Legislature enhanced the Move Over or Slow Down law. Motorist in Delaware and the emergency response community (including DelDOT vehicles) should be aware of emergency responder responsibilities and increased penalties...
by sandiw | Feb 5, 2025 | LTAP
Roadway safety is a nagging problem for all users; motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, and even scooterists. There are scores of strategies to consider for combating serious injuries and fatalities on our roadways. One of these is adding or enhancing lighting....
by sandiw | Dec 16, 2024 | LTAP
How is driving affected by a Governor’s State of Emergency in Delaware? If we encounter a significant snow or ice storm this winter (it could happen), we may hear on the news or see in the paper that the Governor has issued a State of Emergency and there may be a...
by sandiw | Dec 15, 2024 | LTAP
We get comfortable around some pretty hazardous equipment and circumstances if you stop to think about it. Just in our everyday life, stop for a moment to marvel that we routinely drive a two-lane roadway at 55 mph (you know, the speed limit) as another vehicle...
by sandiw | Dec 15, 2024 | LTAP
In November, we talked a bit about asphalt density, with the general theme that higher density is better. Asphalt density in the overall mat is sometimes subpar (and shouldn’t be), but it is common with longitudinal joints, where one pass of the paver joins an...
by sandiw | Dec 13, 2024 | LTAP
Green revolving or flashing lights are allowed for use on state and local vehicles in use during winter weather operations as a result of Delaware Senate Bill 206, signed by the Governor September 26, 2024. As always, the details matter, so let’s see what the bill...
