Wisconsin State Patrol Plans Aerial Enforcement in Six Counties Next Week
Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air this week.
Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas:
Tuesday, May 26
· I-39 – Portage County
· I-39 – Waushara County
Wednesday, May 27
· I-94 – Jefferson County
Thursday, May 28
· I-43 – Manitowoc County
· I-94 – Eau Claire County
Sunday, May 31
· WIS 57 – Door County
The State Patrol’s primary mission is public safety, which includes enforcing traffic laws to help make sure drivers reach their destinations safely.
Aerial enforcement is one way to enhance public safety efforts. From the air it’s much easier to spot drivers who are speeding or driving aggressively. When a pilot observes a violation, they communicate with ground-based units to initiate a traffic stop.
Many aerial enforcement missions are announced publicly to reinforce State Patrol’s goal to improve safety through voluntary compliance with traffic laws, not simply to stop or cite drivers.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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