Wisconsin State Patrol troopers in partnership with the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association team up for the Trooper in a Truck enforcement and education initiative. (Photo courtesy of Wisconsin State Patrol)
(WTAQ-WLUK) — Next week, Wisconsin troopers will team up with truckers to spot distracted driving.
From July 8 through July 12, Wisconsin State Patrol troopers will ride along with semi-truck and bus drivers to enforce traffic laws from an elevated point of view for the annual Trooper in a Truck enforcement and education initiative.
The program is designed to reduce the number of crashes and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs).
“Drivers need to pay attention on the road, especially around large trucks and buses,” Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent Tim Carnahan said. “Commercial motor vehicles have large blind spots, limited maneuverability and require longer distances to stop. All motorists have to work together to prevent crashes.”
In the past five years, Wisconsin has averaged about 7,000 crashes involving large trucks every year. In 2023, 70 people died in those incidents. Distracted driving contributes to many crashes and is a growing safety concern in Wisconsin.
When an officer identifies a violation from the truck or bus, they will radio to patrol cars in the area for appropriate enforcement action. They will also be on the lookout for other dangerous driving behaviors like speeding, reckless driving and following too close.
Drivers can expect to see Trooper in a Truck enforcement in the following areas:
Monday, July 8:Hudson
Tuesday, July 9:Waukesha
Wednesday, July 10: Madison
Thursday, July 11:Green Bay
Friday, July 12: Wausau
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