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Cone Zone

Welcome to the Cone Zone – an area marked by signs and traffic cones – to warn approaching drivers of construction ahead. Learn how to navigate this important space for the safety of everyone involved.

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See Why This Video Makes Us Worried for Roadside Workers

December 5, 2019July 28, 2017 25 Comments

Disappointed… and worried. That basically sums up how we felt when our Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers reported how often drivers break the Slow Down Move Over law during roadside traffic stops on

Categories Cone Zone

Watch and Learn How to Drive Safely in the Cone Zone

January 6, 2023August 15, 2016 9 Comments

Slow down near roadside workers. Pay attention to construction signs and traffic controllers. Respect the cone zone. We encourage all of the above. But what exactly does it all look like? Well, see for yourself

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Cone Zone Landscaping

What it’s Like to be a Landscaper in the Cone Zone

August 14, 2020July 14, 2016 2 Comments

When most people think of those who work roadside in Cone Zones, they think construction workers and the flaggers taking care of traffic control. But there’s a long list of other workers whose safety depends

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What it Takes to Keep 300,000 People Safe During a Special Event

November 16, 2022August 6, 2015 Leave a comment

If you’ve been to a special event in Surrey, chances are Kathie Haidon was on scene making sure it was running smoothly. Kathie is the City of Surrey’s Traffic Management Coordinator and Special Events Traffic

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What the RCMP Wants You to Know About the Slow Down Move Over Law

November 16, 2022July 7, 2015 51 Comments

The BC RCMP recently confirmed the Slow Down Move Over rule is being ignored by many drivers. Following a series of near misses and collisions with roadside vehicles, RCMP Traffic Services members performed “Operation Shield”

Categories Cone Zone, Trucking

How You Can Protect a New Mother on BC Highways

October 20, 2022June 26, 2015 1 Comment

Alyssa Ursel is one of the many people whose job is to safeguard fellow roadside workers by guiding drivers through highway work zones, or “Cone Zones.” She is a flagger, also known as a traffic

Categories Cone Zone

How to Drive Safely Near Roadside Tow Trucks

February 3, 2023August 6, 2014 14 Comments

You could be anywhere when your vehicle breaks down unexpectedly. Whether it’s a busy freeway or a remote road, there’s a sense of vulnerability when you’re left stranded. Tow truck operators like Larry Styba regularly

Categories BC Travellers, Cone Zone, Tips and How Tos

How You Can Save Police from Roadside Injuries

June 10, 2022June 30, 2014 2 Comments

Police officers not only enforce Cone Zones, they are also protected by them. Sure, bright orange pylons aren’t usually present to announce when an officer is in a vulnerable position, but drivers should still approach

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