Wisconsin State Patrol aerial enforcement
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin State Patrol pilots are scheduled to keep an eye out for traffic violations from the air ahead of Labor Day.
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
A news release says aerial enforcement is one way to enhance public safety efforts. From the air, it is much easier to spot drivers who are speeding or driving aggressively. When a pilot observes a violation, they communicate with ground-based units to initiate a traffic stop.
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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.