The Trenton Gallaway Work Zone Safety Act aims to enhance safety measures in construction zones and increase penalties for traffic violations occurring in these areas. Key provisions include a requirement for online driver education courses to address the dangers of driving in construction zones, alongside existing topics like distracted driving. The bill introduces new penalties, mandating that offenders face a fine that is double the usual amount if they violate traffic laws in a construction zone where workers are present, provided that appropriate signage is posted. The director of transportation is responsible for establishing rules regarding the posting of these signs and their locations.

Additionally, the bill clarifies existing laws related to traffic violations, particularly concerning the presence of construction workers and vehicle operation in school zones. It includes provisions for indigent offenders, allowing them to contest doubled fines if they can demonstrate an inability to pay. The legislation also repeals several sections of the Revised Code related to traffic violations, streamlining the legal framework for work zone safety and penalties. Overall, the bill seeks to improve public safety by ensuring drivers are better informed and by imposing stricter penalties for violations in construction zones.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4508.02, 4511.03, 4511.12, 4511.132, 4511.17, 4511.20, 4511.202, 4511.204, 4511.205, 4511.21, 4511.211, 4511.213, 4511.22, 4511.23, 4511.25, 4511.251, 4511.26, 4511.27, 4511.28, 4511.29, 4511.30, 4511.31, 4511.32, 4511.33, 4511.34, 4511.35, 4511.36, 4511.37, 4511.38, 4511.39, 4511.41, 4511.42, 4511.43, 4511.431, 4511.44, 4511.441, 4511.451, 4511.46, 4511.47, 4511.54, 4511.57, 4511.58, 4511.59, 4511.60, 4511.61, 4511.64, 4511.71, 4511.711, 4511.712, 4511.72, 4511.73, 4511.991, 5517.07
As Reported By House Committee: 4508.02, 4511.20, 4511.21, 4511.98, 5501.27