Ohio QuickClear
What is QuickClear?
QuickClear is the state's traffic incident management program composed of several agencies, inlcuding ODOT, local and state law enforcement agencies, Fire, EMA, and towing and recovery services.
These agencies work together to safely and efficiently clear traffic incidents on Ohio highways.
Why is Traffic Incident Management Important?
Inefficient traffic incident management causes thousands of responders and motorists to be needlessly killed or injured each year. Traffic incidents cause millions of hours of congestion delay annually, which results in billions of dollars being wasted. Given their authority to fully or partially close travel lanes, local public agencies must recognize their responsibility to both motorists and themselves.
Legal Authority
This guide supplements the standards and guidelines established in Chapter 6I of the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD) for the control of traffic through traffic incident management areas. Chapter 608 of the ODOT Traffic Engineering Manual (TEM) also provides additional information about incident management.
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