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Road Safety Reminder for the Week
Seat Belts
Wearing the lap belt and shoulder harness of a seat belt will increase your chance of survival in most types of collisions.
When you are in a collision, your vehicle stops. But you keep moving at the same speed you were traveling. You only stop when you hit the dashboard or windshield. If you are struck from the side, the impact could push you back and forth across the seat. Seat and shoulder belts keep you in a better position to control the vehicle. They may also minimize serious injuries.
It is important to wear the seat belt correctly to avoid injury or death:
- Wear the shoulder harness across your shoulder and chest. There should be little to no slack. Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm or behind your back.
- Adjust the lap belt so that it is snug and lies low across your hips. Otherwise, you might slide out of the belt in a crash.
- If you are pregnant, wear the lap belt as low as possible under your abdomen. Place the shoulder strap across your chest and to the side of your abdomen’s bulge.
According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule
| GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code | Description | Eff. 01/01/14 |
|---|---|---|
| 26103 | Drvr/Frnt Psnger Fail to Restrain/Secure | $100.00 |
| 26103-2ND | Drvr/Frnt Psnger (2nd conviction w/n 12 mos) | $200.00 |
Guam Construction Update
Motorists are advised to drive cautiously through the construction zones, observe all posted speed limit and construction signs, and carefully heed flaggers (when present). Alternate routes and/or adjusting drive times when feasible are encouraged.
Islandwide Safety Improvements on Primary Roads (Striping and Marking) TO-1:
Route 1 from Route 1/Route 6 to Route 1/Route 11 Intersections
General construction activities will continue for the Route 1 Striping and Marking Project along Route 1, between the Route 1/Route 6 and Route 1/Route 11 intersections project. These activities will involve lane shifts and lane closures.
From Monday 5/19/25 through Friday 5/23/25 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the contractor will continue working on pavement striping and markings between the Church of Christ and Deadman’s Curve, extending through Pacific Welding. Expect multiple intermittent closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes during this period.
No construction activities are scheduled from Saturday, 5/24/25 to Sunday, 5/25/25.
Route 1 from Route 1/Route 6 to Route 1/Route 11 Intersections
General construction activities will continue for the Route 1 Striping and Marking Project along Route 1, between the Route 1/Route 6 and Route 1/Route 11 intersections project. These activities will involve lane shifts and lane closures.
From Monday 5/19/25 through Friday 5/23/25 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the contractor will continue working on pavement striping and markings between the Church of Christ and Deadman’s Curve, extending through Pacific Welding. Expect multiple intermittent closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes during this period.
No construction activities are scheduled from Saturday, 5/24/25 to Sunday, 5/25/25.
Islandwide Primary Roads Paving & Pavement Markings TO-3:
Route 8 Pavement Repairs – Barrigada
Paving repairs along Route 8 in Barrigada are tentatively scheduled from Monday to Friday, May 19, 2025, to May 23, 2025, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Expect multiple intermittent closures on both the northbound and south-bound lanes during this period.
No construction activities are currently planned for Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Route 8 Pavement Repairs – Barrigada
Paving repairs along Route 8 in Barrigada are tentatively scheduled from Monday to Friday, May 19, 2025, to May 23, 2025, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Expect multiple intermittent closures on both the northbound and south-bound lanes during this period.
No construction activities are currently planned for Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Route 1 Bush Cutting – Tamuning/Dededo
From Monday, 5/19/25 to Saturday, 5/24/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew is scheduled to bush cut along Route 1 starting at K-Mart intersection going to Dededo. Both north-bound and southbound lanes will have bush cutting activity. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.
From Monday, 5/19/25 to Saturday, 5/24/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew is scheduled to bush cut along Route 1 starting at K-Mart intersection going to Dededo. Both north-bound and southbound lanes will have bush cutting activity. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.
GUAM TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Telephone: (671) 646-3452
Fax: (671) 646-3449
Website: www.guamtransportationprogram.com
