The Ontario Provincial Police issued a reminder Wednesday.
The reminder is on the importance of slowing down in construction zones.
"Many of the road signs posted in construction zones are identified by bright orange background and motorists are well advised to follow the warnings," the reminder noted. "Other signs such as yield, stop and lane signs remain legally enforceable including any portable or temporary traffic lights. Also, let's not forget the traffic control people, more commonly known as 'flag persons'. These traffic controllers are authorized under the Highway Traffic Act to direct traffic safely through a work zone by displaying a hand-held stop sign or cautionary 'slow' sign."
Disobey signals from the traffic control person or the portable signs that are set up in construction zones could mean tickets and demerit points for the driver..
More information on the locations of construction zones visit the following websites: www.municipal511.ca or www.ontario511.ca or by downloading the Ontario 511 app.