Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement in 6 counties ahead of Labor Day weekend
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Ahead of Labor Day weekend, the Wisconsin State Patrol will be keeping an eye on drivers from the sky.
State Patrol pilots are scheduled to watch for traffic violations from the air from Aug. 29 through Sept. 3.
According to a news release, from the air, it's much easier to spot drivers who are speeding or driving recklessly. When a pilot observes a violation, they communicate with ground-based units to initiate a traffic stop.
Many aerial enforcement missions are announced publicly to reinforce State Patrol’s goal to improve safety through voluntary compliance with traffic laws, not simply to stop or cite drivers.
Weather permitting, the State Patrol’s Air Support Unit is set to patrol in the following areas:
Tuesday, Aug. 29
- I-94 – Dunn County
- I-43 – Sheboygan County
Thursday, Aug. 31
- I-39 – Portage County
Friday, Sept. 1
- US 12 – Sauk County
Saturday, Sept. 2
- I-41 – Washington County
Sunday, Sept. 3
- I-94 – Eau Claire County