### Question
How does the law define positive protective measures?


### Answer
Under *23 U.S.C. § 112*, **positive protective measures** is defined as:

> temporary traffic barriers, crash cushions, and other strategies to avoid traffic accidents in work zones, including full road closures

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 112*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

