Traffic Advisory for the Week of September 30 - October 6, 2024
September 27, 2024Road Safety Reminder for the week of September 30 - October 6, 2024
Collisions
Understand factors that lead to collisions so you can try to avoid them.
The most common causes of collisions are:
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Driver distractions
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Unsafe speed
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Improper turns
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Not following the right-of-way rules
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Not following stop signals and signs
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Driving on the wrong side of the road
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A vehicle traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic
If you see a vehicle’s emergency flashers ahead, slow down. There may be a collision or other road emergency. Pass carefully.
Avoid driving near collisions, if possible. If anyone is injured, they will get help faster if other vehicles are not blocking the road.
According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule
GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code | Description | Eff. 01/01/14 |
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3301A | Imprudent Driving | $70.00 |
3310 | Driving in the Right-Hand Lane | $80.00 |
3321 | Improper Turn - Left or Right | $80.00 |
3325 | Failure to Yield at Intersection | $100.00 |
3334 | Disobey Stop Sign | $80.00 |
3339A | Disobey Traffic Signal Light | $80.00 |
3346(A) | Mobl/Elec Comm - Use While Driving a Vehicle | $125.00 |
Guam Construction Update for the week of September 30 - October 6, 2024
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.
Route 14B (Ypao Road) Reconstruction and Widening (Route 14 to Carmen Memorial Dr.), Phase 1 Cliffside – Tamuning
From Monday, 9/30/24 to Friday, 10/4/24 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that the contractor will continue shoulder work along Route 14B and on the sidewalk. During this time, expect minimal lane shifts and intermittent lane closures.
Route 14 Resurfacing from Route 1 to Route 14B – Tamuning
From Monday, 9/30/24 to Friday, 10/4/24 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, motorists are advised that the contractor will continue shoulder work along Route 14 (Chalan San Antonio). During this time, expect minimal lane shifts and intermittent lane closures.
Islandwide Grass Cutting Maintenance Project
On Monday, 9/30/24 between 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM, the DPW contractor may continue grass cutting along Route 15. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.