Multiple law enforcement agencies in Wisconsin partnered this week to conduct aerial traffic enforcement operations.
On April 14 and April 16, the Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) conducted aerial traffic enforcement on US 12/18 (Beltline) in Dane County at the Monona Drive interchange in an effort to “improve safety on one of Wisconsin’s busiest highways.”
During the two aerial traffic enforcement operations, officers were on the lookout for speeding violations and aggressive driving, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
A total of 67 traffic stops were conducted for various driving offenses, including:
- Four 100 m.ph.. violations, including two motorcycles riding recklessly together
- Nine Flex Lane violations
- Two Operating While Under the Influence violations
- One hazardous material tanker driving 15 m.p.h. over the speed limit
- An average speed of 83 m.p.h. for traffic stops involving speeding
WSP plans to continue traffic enforcement on the Beltline throughout the year to improve safety and deter dangerous driving.
“The results of this recent enforcement effort make one thing clear – people need to slow down and drive safely,” Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan said. “100 mile per hour speeds on the Beltline, or anywhere, are unacceptable. That type of driver behavior puts everyone else in danger and makes our roads less safe. Thank you to our Dane County law enforcement partners as we continue working together to make the Beltline safer for drivers.”
Participating agencies include WSP, the Dane County Sheriff’s Office, the Madison Police Department and the Monona Police Department.
