Risking I-95

Today we talked about our daily risks...everything from extreme sports to eating raw cookie dough. But everyone agrees that the biggest daily risk is drving on I-95. Especially since they installed the new entrance ramp signals.

FDOT has activated the new Ramp Signals along Northbound I-95 entrance ramps between NW 62nd St and NW 167th St.

These Ramp Signals are designed to restrict the flow of traffic onto I-95 during peak travel hours and during incidents that cause an impact to traffic. Ramp Signals should be treated as if they were Traffic Lights, and FHP will have additional Troopers on hand for vehicle enforcement.

According to FHP, failure to stop for these red lights can produce fines of up to $180 and 3 points on the license. FDOT has stated that these signals will not cause traffic to back up on the ramp, and will significantly help congestion during rush hour periods.