By SW Wisconsin News |
Nov 21, 2023
This week, Wisconsin is observing Crash Responder Week, a time to raise awareness about the importance of slowing down and moving over when approaching an accident or traffic incident on the road. State Senator Joan Ballweg, who authored the legislation making this a law, reminds drivers that it is not just a suggestion but a legal requirement in Wisconsin. Using a handheld device when passing emergency or roadside response areas is also illegal. The State Patrol emphasizes these guidelines to protect first responders and workers who are responding to a scene. Last year,...