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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Spring chinook release to emulate historic Rogue run ... UPDATED: Wounded Idaho pastor regains consciousness; suspect arrested in D.C. ... Hearts With a Mission expanding to Grants Pass ... Spring chinook release to emulate historic Rogue run ... UPDATED: Wounded Idaho pastor regains consciousness; suspect arrested in D.C. ... Hearts With a Mission expanding to Grants Pass ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Construction zones hazardous even without workers Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Mar. 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I saw a driver get ticketed in a construction zone, but there was no construction happening. Why is that? — Joanie M., Phoenix We've often wondered about that too, Joanie, especially while other drivers speed past and ignore the posted speed limit. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation page on www.oregon.gov , even if you don't see any construction workers or equipment on site, "t here may be pavement or lane changes that require you to slow down for safety reasons." The website also notes that some construction projects are active year-round, which is another reason drivers need to slow down in a construction area. The bottom line is, if you see traffic cones and construction signs, slow down to the posted speed limit. Some people may speed through unnoticed, but like the driver you saw, others get caught. And as we all know, traffic fines double in construction zones. So if you're ever annoyed at slowing down in a seemingly empty construction zone, remember you're helping keep construction workers, yourself and other drivers safe. —Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Mar. 9, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501