Utah Highway Patrol troopers parked at construction sites aren't just taking a long lunch break.
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Instead, contractors are paying the off-duty troopers for added protection as construction sites can contribute to traffic problems, the UHP reports.A trooper's presence helps motorists pay attention to signs indicating slower speeds and narrowing lanes, the UHP reports. Such adherence reduces accidents and road blockages and prevents motorists from being tempted to weave in and out of barricades.