[fuquadukie]

Here in Pennsylvania, they started a new program in 2003 where the Speed Limit signs at construction zones have flashing lights signifying "Active" and, by extension, increased penalties. In fact, already reduced speed limits in many areas are supposed to decrease further only when "Active". Other times, the speed limit is increased. ("Speed Limit -- xxMPH When Flashing.")

The "flashing lights" are supposed to be turned on/off by the contractor at the beginning/end of the workday.

Guess what happens? Constantly? The "flashing lights" are ALWAYS frickin' flashing! A**hole Union workers are too lazy to turn the lights off.

I went through a construction zone in Mt. Lebanon (South of Pittsburgh) many times last Summer on my way to the golf course, sometimes as early 5:15AM... on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Flashing lights everywhere. Stupid.

[Ford Fairlane]

In Illinois the signs say "speed limit xx when workers present"

and yes, they usually leave the lights on all the time and there are drivers & state cops both that think the speed limit applies whenever the lights are flashing, even if no workers are present