Though you are likely most familiar with the Wisconsin State Patrol as the officers handing out traffic tickets and responding to accidents, the State Patrol also works to keep you informed about current traffic safety programs, vehicle inspections and driving conditions.

Below you will find some of the more useful topics on the Wisconsin State Patrols' website. Feel free to click on any of the underlined words or phrases below to visit the State Patrols' site directly.

• Driving Conditions- Winter driving in Wisconsin can be difficult. To this end, current driving conditions are listed here. In addition, traffic cameras and congestion reports are available for the following regions: Fond du Lac, Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Rock County and Wausau.
• Outreach and Education- To ensure that the public is getting the most current traffic safety information and to help children who have been involved in an accident, the Wisconsin State Patrol offers the following programs: Little Convincer, Saved by the Belt and the Teddy Bear Program.
• Law of the Month- Each month the State Patrol decides on one traffic enforcement law to focus on . This focus is meant to remind the public about the importance of various traffic laws. In September, 2010, the highlighted laws centered around back to school safety, such as stopping for school buses, yielding to pedestrians and biking to school.

The staff and attorneys at Hupy & Abraham hope that this article has given you a good idea as to the role the Wisconsin State Police plays in not only traffic enforcement, but also in the prevention of accidents and the dissemination of important traffic safety information.

Have you been involved in a car or motorcycle accident? If so, please do not hesitate to contact a lawyer at Hupy & Abraham for your free consultation. In addition, please download one of our free books, The Ultimate Guide for Automobile Accident Victims or The Ultimate Guide for Motorcycle Accident Victims for information on the right steps to take after an accident.

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