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MCSO is very serious about the safety of travelers on the Milwaukee County freeway system. One area of enforcement directly related to the safety of the drivers' is the enforcement of seatbelt laws. If you do not have a seatbelt on, or your passengers or children are not properly restrained, YOU WILL RECEIVE A TICKET. The fines for violation of safety restraints are as follows:
- Mandatory seat belt for driver and passengers at least 4 years of age: $10
- Child under 4 years of age: $140.20
- Child between 2-4 years of age, but less than 8 years of age: $115.40
- Second offense within three years: $165
- Three or more offenses within three years: $227
Seat belts are also important to prevent possible injuries during air bag deployment. Air bags deploy quickly, and proper use of seat belts have helped save over 1,800 lives and have prevented serious head and neck injuries. Of those persons killed during accidents where the air bags have deployed, most of those persons were not wearing their seatbelts.
It is important to always wear your seat belts properly, use both the lap and shoulder restraint. Pregnant women should place the lap restraint low on the hips and upper thighs, and below the abdomen. Children aged 12 and under should ride in the rear seat, buckled up in child safety seats or with safety belts appropriate to their size and age. Infants should NEVER ride in the front seat in a vehicle equipped with a front passenger air bag.
Operation Drive Sober
Don't Drink and Drive! MCSO deputies patrol all the roadways in Milwaukee County to ensure drivers are obeying the laws and not driving impaired. If you believe a driver on the road may be imparied call 911. The dispatchers will take the appropriate action. If you see something, say something.
Move Over Law
The law requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down in order to provide a "safety zone" for a squad car, ambulance, fire truck, tow truck, utility vehicle or highway maintenance vehicle that is stopped on the side of a road with its warning lights flashing.