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Speeding Incidents Increasing Among Wisconsin Drivers
Wisconsin law enforcement agencies issued more than 172,000 speeding tickets in 2015, highlighting an increasing speeding problem among the state’s drivers in recent years. In 2014, auto accidents caused by speeding resulted in 9,262 deaths in the U.S., amounting to 28 percent of the overall traffic fatalities for that year….
Read MoreThe Dangers of Black Ice
Wisconsin regularly experiences severe winter weather, which can create treacherous driving conditions. One common winter driving hazard that can easily cause an accident is black ice. Black ice occurs when water accumulates on a road’s surface and freezes in the cold weather, creating a slick, icy patch of pavement that…
Read MoreAAA Study Finds Not All Self-Braking Systems Are Created Equal
AAA tested two automatic braking systems: one designed to prevent crashes and another designed to reduce crash severity. While both systems are designed to apply the brakes after a driver fails to engage, AAA’s tests found that brake systems designed to prevent crashes reduced speed by nearly twice as much…
Read MoreAAA Study Reveals Higher Accident Risk for Sleep Deprived Drivers
Drivers who receive less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night are more likely to cause a car accident due to drowsy driving, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The 2016 study was the first to quantify a relationship between sleep measurements and the risk of…
Read MoreWisconsin Harshens Law on Repeat OWI Offenders
A new Wisconsin operating while intoxicated (OWI) law went into effect on Jan. 1, 2017 that enforces stronger penalties on repeat OWI offenders, regardless of when the crime was committed. In April 2016, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed Senate Bill 455, which made a fourth OWI conviction a felony in…
Read MoreWisconsin Traffic Fatalities Increased in 2016
The number of deaths caused by fatal traffic accidents in Wisconsin increased by nearly six percent in 2016, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The total number of traffic deaths for Wisconsin in 2016 was 588 fatalities, an increase of 33 deaths from 2015 and 40 more than…
Read MoreDrive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign Begins
Wisconsin state officials and law enforcement agencies are combining their efforts to address drunk driving during the holiday season as part of the national Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The campaign is part of a nationwide effort sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that will…
Read MoreAAA Expects New Holiday Travel Record
A record amount of people are expected to travel this holiday season, according to AAA. The auto agency estimates that 103 million people will travel for the holidays, with the majority choosing driving as their form of transportation. According to AAA’s annual survey, 93.6 million people will drive to their…
Read MoreAAA Releases Wisconsin Drunk Driving Statistics
More than 40 percent of drivers in Wisconsin admit to having operated a vehicle within two hours of having multiple drinks, according to a recent study conducted by AAA. The study, based on information provided by Wisconsin residents 21-years or older, also found that roughly one in five people between…
Read MoreWinter Driving Tips for Motorists
Winter weather can make roads more dangerous for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. When hitting the roads this winter season, practice the following safety tips to lower your risk of accident. Pre-Winter Driving Tips Take your vehicle in for a tune-up. A mechanic can correct any vehicle issues that can cause…
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