Accidents caused by entering construction regulations on Expressway are occurring frequently!

~90% of accidents are caused by not looking ahead! Look ahead and concentrate on driving! ~

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March 27, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
Central Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.
West Japan Expressway Co., Ltd.

If the customer's vehicle is within the regulations at the construction restriction points on the main Expressway that are being implemented by East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd., Ltd., Central Expressway Co., Ltd., and West Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "NEXCO3 companies"), There are many accidents caused by entering. Approximately 90% of accidents are caused by distracted driving or other factors such as not paying attention to the road ahead, so when using Expressway, please look ahead, concentrate on driving, and drive safely. Masu.

Accidents caused by entering construction regulations on Expressway are occurring frequently!

The main causes of accidents entering construction regulations are collisions with or contact with the leading edge of the restriction, or contact with restriction materials parallel to the traffic lane, but there have been cases where workers have been hit and killed by vehicles that have entered within the construction regulations. Serious accidents have also occurred.

Changes in the number of accidents on Expressway due to construction regulations (research by NEXCO in 2020)

An image of the trend in the number of accidents on Expressway that fall within construction regulations
Image image 1 of an accident caused by entering construction regulations on Expressway
Image image 2 of an accident on Expressway that falls within construction regulations.

Approximately 90% of accidents caused by entering construction regulations are due to distracted driving and not looking ahead!

As a result of analysis by NEXCO3, it was found that distracted driving, distracted driving, and falling asleep accounted for approximately 90% of the causes of accidents.
When using Expressway, please look ahead and concentrate on driving.

Causes of accidents when entering construction regulations (Reiwa 5 NEXCO research *)

Image of the cause of accidents that occur when entering construction regulations
  • Analysis results for 5 years from January 2018 to December 2020

Confirmation of construction regulated areas

Construction restriction warning signs are installed approximately 1km before the construction restriction area.
Please be aware that construction regulations are in place, pay attention to speed limits, and change lanes with plenty of time to spare.
Also, please refrain from forcefully changing lanes near the tip of the restriction, as this is extremely dangerous.

Image image 1 regarding confirmation of construction regulation areas
Image image 2 regarding confirmation of construction restriction areas

Points to note when passing through construction restricted areas

When passing through construction-restricted areas, please hold the steering wheel firmly and look ahead carefully.
In addition, construction vehicles may enter or leave the site within construction regulations. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Image 1 of precautions to take when passing through construction restricted areas
Image image 2 of precautions to take when passing through construction restricted areas

How to obtain construction regulation information

Construction regulation information can be obtained from various information boards and the construction regulation information sites of the three NEXCO companies.
Please check in advance.

The three NEXCO companies will collaborate on awareness activities.

The three NEXCO companies will work together on traffic safety awareness activities to prevent accidents caused by entering construction regulations.
Please check the website for details of the initiative.

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