Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Police Department’s District 5 is stepping up for road safety by joining the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s “Buckle Up, Phone Down” campaign — a statewide effort to reduce injuries and fatalities on Wisconsin roads.
According to the department’s social media announcement Wednesday, officers are “taking on the challenge” to promote seat belt use and discourage distracted driving. The campaign encourages all drivers to wear their seat belts every trip and to avoid using cell phones while behind the wheel.
The initiative is part of the Wisconsin DOT’s Zero in Wisconsin program, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths through education, enforcement, and community partnerships. Local police participation helps amplify the message during one of the busiest travel seasons of the year.
Residents can join the effort by taking the safety pledge at wisconsindot.gov/BUPD. The department also reminded drivers to “#DriveSafeMKE” and follow simple habits that save lives: buckle up before driving and put the phone down.
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