WAUSAU, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – Over the next few weeks drivers are likely to see more law enforcement out on the road.
Area law enforcement departments are teaming up to make the roads safer through the speed grant campaign. Ten departments and the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office make the Marathon County Speed Task Force intends to keep the roads safer.
“It brings invaluable resources into our area in the form of grant funding,” said Todd Baeten, Patrol Captain of the Wausau Police Department. “To put more officers out on the street to enhance traffic safety to enforce those traffic-driving behaviors that tend to be a little more dangerous and contribute to some crashes.”
The task force will be focusing on speed, impaired drivers and seatbelt violations.
The ongoing “Click It or Ticket” campaign runs through June 5.
The Anti-Speeding Campaign will run through August 31, 2022.
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