October 17 is Move Over Day; a reminder to protect those working and helping on the roadside. If you see a stopped emergency vehicle or stranded motorist on the side of the road:
• Move over when possible.
• Slow down if you can’t safely change lanes.
• Always stay alert.
It's up to automobile drivers to do their part to keep motorcyclists safe on the road. Never drive distracted or impaired and keep full attention to your surroundings. You can help motorcyclists stay safe on their rides.
Every time you get into any vehicle, buckle up your safety belt. If you are the driver, put the cell phone down. Turn it off if you must. Every trip, every time! #BuckleUpPhoneDown
Drowsy drivers put all road users at risk. When you're drowsy, reaction time slows, judgment is impaired and the risk of being in a crash increase. Always make rest a priority and #StayAlert behind the wheel to ensure everyone arrives safely to their destination.
A victorious sunrise over the ballpark. Let's keep the winning streak alive on the roads, too. Buckle up, stay focused and drive safely.
It’s peak vehicle/deer crash season. If a collision with a deer is unavoidable:
🦌 Brake firmly and keep both hands on the wheel
🦌 Avoid sudden lane changes
🦌 Don’t swerve, this can result in loss of vehicle control
It is always better to arrive a few minutes late than not at all, making it critical to obey posted speed limits and avoid dangerous speeding.
Driving requires your full attention. Keep your eyes on what’s in front of you and pay attention to what other vehicles are doing. You always need to #BeAlert and avoid distractions.
Planning a scenic drive to enjoy the fall foliage? Before heading out, be sure to check 511WI.gov for traffic speeds, cameras, roadwork and incidents and #KnowBeforeYouGo.
Drunk driving puts everyone at risk. Play it smart, make responsible choices, and help keep our roads safe. Buzzed driving is drunk driving.
#KnowBeforeYouGo with 511WI.gov and check the real time traffic map with cameras, incidents, travel times and weather alerts and radar.
The Wisconsin DOT Safety Patrol, sponsored by GEICO, reminds everyone that September 26th is National Seat Check Saturday, and that one of the most important safety-checks you can make is ensuring your child's car seat is installed and used correctly.
A beautiful start to the day in Winnebago County. Prepare for your day by checking travel times and traffic cameras on 511WI.gov and know before you go.














