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The @wistatepatrol increased its enforcement efforts this week to help educate motorists about Wisconsin’s Move Over Law. Motorists are required to move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles. The law recently expanded to include stranded motorists. #MoveOverDay
Collage of three photos of stopped emergency vehicles on the side of the road and a photo of a stranded motorist with text: move over or slow down. Move over or slow down for flashing lights and stranded motorists

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Wisconsin DOT retweeted
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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.
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Wisconsin DOT retweeted
AASHTO@aashtospeaksOct 15
VIDEO: How @WisconsinDOT worked with 11 tribes to install dual-language highway signs statewide. AASHTO DTU: dailyupdate.transportation.o… youtube.com/watch?v=8ocY1jBs…
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A resurfacing project is nearly complete on WIS 28 in Sheboygan County to improve safety. Crews are resurfacing WIS 28 from WIS 57 in the town of Lyndon to County A in the village of Kohler. They’re also replacing a culvert structure at the Onion River Tributary with a bridge.
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newly paved rural road and bridge

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Other improvements include widening the shoulder, curb and gutter replacement in the roundabout at WIS 28 and WIS 32, guardrail replacement, and new centerline and shoulder rumble strips. The project is scheduled for completion in November. projects.511wi.gov/wis28onio… #WorkingForYou
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DYK? Visual impairment affects over 100,000 Wisconsinites. Today is White Cane Safety Day, a national observance that celebrates independence and mobility for people with vision loss. Drivers must stop at least 10 feet or more from someone who is using a white cane or guide dog.
visually impaired woman crossing road using white cane and text: white cane safety day facts: over 100,000 Wisconsinites use a white cane for mobility and safety. Drivers must stop at least 10 feet away from people with a white cane or a guide dog. Fines between $25-200 for violators

ALT visually impaired woman crossing road using white cane and text: white cane safety day facts: over 100,000 Wisconsinites use a white cane for mobility and safety. Drivers must stop at least 10 feet away from people with a white cane or a guide dog. Fines between $25-200 for violators

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Learn more about the law from our partners at the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired: wcblind.org/events/white-can… #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #PedestrianSafetyMonth

White Cane Safety Day - Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired

White Cane Safety Day October 15, 2026 October 15 of each year is White Cane Safety Day, a time to advocate for and educate about the White Cane Law. Since 1964, the day has promoted safe, welcoming...

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DYK? There were nearly 18,000 deer/vehicle crashes last year, and nearly 6,000 of those took place in October and November. Deer are especially dangerous for motorcyclists – there is about a 37% chance that a motorcycle/deer crash will result in a fatality or serious injury.
graph of vehicle/deer crashes per month in Wisconsin in 2025 with deer in background

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During peak deer crash season, remember to: 🦌 Slow down 🦌 Avoid distractions 🦌 Scan the road ahead, especially at dawn and dusk If you see a deer, there are likely more.
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Farm vehicle safety is October’s Law of the Month. With the busy fall harvest season underway, Inspector Cory Shilts reminds motorists and farmers to share the road. wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about…
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Hey Eagles! Meet some of our staff at the UW-La Crosse career fair tomorrow, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. We will also attend the @UMNews career fair on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come learn about our internship opportunities!
Group of construction workers in safety gear smiling under a bridge and person measuring beam with text: build the future now launch your career wisconsindot.gov/jobs

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This week, the WSP is educating motorists the importance of moving over or slowing down when approaching first responders or stranded motorists stopped along the road. Troopers will be handing out informational flyers about Wisconsin’s Move Over Law, and using enforcement.
aerial view of Wisconsin State Patrol trooper talking to driver of truck pulled over on side of highway

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GET READY TO VOTE: The General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 3, and you’ll need to show identification at the polls to vote. If you don’t already have a driver license, ID, or other form of identification needed to vote, the Wisconsin DMV can help.
Wisconsin probationary driver license with I voted stickers in background and text: ready to vote?

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There are documentation requirements, such as a birth certificate, proof of identity and Wisconsin residency, to obtain an official Wisconsin ID card. More info: wisconsindot.gov/Pages/about… #WIvote
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Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a special day for us to celebrate our longstanding partnerships with all 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations in Wisconsin. This summer, WisDOT celebrated the completion of the Dual Language Sign Program.
photo collage of people posing for photos in front of Tribal dual-language highway signs and text: All 11 Tribes embrace dual-language signs

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All 11 Tribes now feature dual-language highway signs on their lands. Our teams will continue to ensure Tribal Nations have a meaningful voice in transportation decisions. Later this month, WisDOT will host the annual Wisconsin Tribal Transportation Conference in Milwaukee.
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Learn more about our Tribal partnerships: wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing…
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It’s National Motorcycle Ride Day! As the leaves change colors, you can expect to see more motorcycles on the road for fall rides. Slow down and look twice for bikes! If you’re riding, wear all your safety gear, slow down and watch for leaves on the road, they can be slick!
Motorcycle parked on a leaf-covered rural road and text: watch for motorcycles! Drivers: slow down, look twice before turning onto a road or changing lanes. Motorcyclists: wear safety gear, follow speed limits, watch for leaves and debris on the road

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A pavement replacement project on US 45 from County C to Gollnow road in Shawano County is nearing completion to improve safety and road longevity. The project is scheduled for completion by Oct. 30. #WorkingForYou
Asphalt paver laying fresh asphalt on a rural road under clear sky.

ALT Asphalt paver laying fresh asphalt on a rural road under clear sky.

Construction worker in a safety vest and helmet operating a compactor on soil at a building site with heavy machinery in the background.

ALT Construction worker in a safety vest and helmet operating a compactor on soil at a building site with heavy machinery in the background.

Two construction workers smoothing freshly poured concrete on a highway under clear skies with traffic cones and vehicles in the background.

ALT Two construction workers smoothing freshly poured concrete on a highway under clear skies with traffic cones and vehicles in the background.

Two workers in neon safety vests spreading asphalt on a rural path surrounded by grass and trees.

ALT Two workers in neon safety vests spreading asphalt on a rural path surrounded by grass and trees.

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An intersection in Polk County saw a 100% reduction in serious injury crashes after an off-set right turn lane was installed. Crews added an off-set right turn lane on US 8, reducing the potential for crashes at the US 8 and WIS 46 North intersection near Balsam Lake.
two vehicles using off-set right turn lane on rural road and text: safety success US 8 and WUS 46 intersection, Polk County Installed an off-set right turn lane before: 2 serious injury crashes from 2012-2016 after: 0 serious injury crashes from 2018-2022

ALT two vehicles using off-set right turn lane on rural road and text: safety success US 8 and WUS 46 intersection, Polk County Installed an off-set right turn lane before: 2 serious injury crashes from 2012-2016 after: 0 serious injury crashes from 2018-2022

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In the five years before the project was completed, there were two serious injury crashes. In the five years after the turn lane was installed, there were no serious injury crashes. This is another example of safety improvement through engineering. #SafetySuccess
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