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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, June 2, 2025, through Saturday, June 7, 2025, the contractor will continue pavement striping and marking work between the Asan Beach Park and Deadman’s Curve, extending through Pacific Welding. Work hours are scheduled from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Expect multiple intermittent closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes during this period. Please plan accordingly.
No construction activities are scheduled from Sunday, June 8, 2025.
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, June 2, 2025, through Saturday, June 7, 2025, the contractor will continue pavement striping and marking work between the Asan Beach Park and Deadman’s Curve, extending through Pacific Welding. Work hours are scheduled from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Expect multiple intermittent closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes during this period. Please plan accordingly.
No construction activities are scheduled from Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Islandwide Primary Roads Paving & Pavement Markings TO-3:
Route 8 Pavement Repairs – Barrigada (Tentative)
Paving repairs along Route 8 in Barrigada are tentatively scheduled from Monday, June 2, 2025, to Saturday, June 7, 2025. Work hours will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Intermittent lane closures are expected in both northbound and southbound directions during this period.
No construction activities are scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Route 8 Pavement Repairs – Barrigada (Tentative)
Paving repairs along Route 8 in Barrigada are tentatively scheduled from Monday, June 2, 2025, to Saturday, June 7, 2025. Work hours will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday. Intermittent lane closures are expected in both northbound and southbound directions during this period.
No construction activities are scheduled for Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Islandwide Primary Roads Paving & Pavement Markings TO-3:
Route 2A Pavement Repairs – Santa Rita
Pavement marking and marker installation will continue at the Route 1 and Route 2A intersection in Santa Rita on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Intermittent lane closures are expected in both northbound and southbound directions during this time.
No construction activities are scheduled from Monday, June 2, 2025, to Friday, June 6, 2025, and on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Route 2A Pavement Repairs – Santa Rita
Pavement marking and marker installation will continue at the Route 1 and Route 2A intersection in Santa Rita on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Intermittent lane closures are expected in both northbound and southbound directions during this time.
No construction activities are scheduled from Monday, June 2, 2025, to Friday, June 6, 2025, and on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Route 1 Roadside Maintenance – Dededo
From Monday, 6/2/25 to Saturday, 6/7/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew will be bush cutting along Route 1 starting in Dededo around Route 27 (Harmon Loop)/GTA working towards Yigo. Both northbound 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, 6/2/25 to Saturday, 6/7/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew will be bush cutting along Route 1 starting in Dededo around Route 27 (Harmon Loop)/GTA working towards Yigo. Both northbound 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.
Route 4 Roadside Maintenance – Yona
From Monday, 6/2/25 to Saturday, 6/7/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew will be bush cutting along Route 4 in Yona working towards Chalan Pago. Both northbound 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, 6/2/25 to Saturday, 6/7/25 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, please be advised the DPW-HMC crew will be bush cutting along Route 4 in Yona working towards Chalan Pago. Both northbound 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
