The Milwaukee Police Department’s New Tow Policy Goes into Effect

MILWAUKEE, WI – On Sunday, May 1, 2022, the new Milwaukee Police Department’s tow policy went into effect. This policy allows officers to tow vehicles when drivers are cited for an unregistered vehicle and also receive a citation for any of the following violations:

• Reckless Driving
• Excessive Speeding (25 MPH+)
• Fleeing from Officers
• Drag Racing

As of this release, seven vehicles have been towed as a result of this policy. Each vehicle had either expired, suspended or no registration. Multiple drivers had suspended driver’s licenses. The speeds ranged from 27 mph over to 37 mph over the posted speed limit. As a result of one of the seven tows, a large quantity of illegal drugs and a firearm were recovered from that vehicle. Criminal charges are pending.

To promote accountability, build legitimacy and trust with our community, we also created a pilot program that is implemented with the Traffic Safety Unit (TSU). TSU members will be handing out community contact cards with a QR code during their encounters with motorists. The QR code takes the individual to a satisfaction survey where we request feedback on the motorist’s encounter with TSU members during the traffic stop.

In addition, TSU members will be handing out information on how individuals can recover their driver’s license if they have a suspended or revoked driver’s license.

The Milwaukee Police Department asks everyone to be part of the solution! Slow down, drive safe and make sure your vehicle is registered. Together we can help keep #MKESafe!

For more information regarding the tow policy please visit: MPDTSU.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.