Posted on August 24, 2021 by Mark Skowron -
WisDOT challenges Wisconsin to put safety first by taking the two most important actions to prevent or survive a crash. Accept the Buckle Up Phone Down challenge.
- Use your seat belt every trip and put down the phone when driving.
- Take the Buckle Up Phone Down pledge.
- Share your commitment by taking a “thumbs up/thumbs down” photo. Post it to social media using the hashtag #BuckleUpPhoneDown.
- Challenge your friends and family.
Businesses, organizations, schools, municipalities, and individuals should join the WisDOT Buckle Up Phone Down campaign. Together we can bring a positive change in driver behavior and create safer roads. Crashes, injuries, and deaths related to distracted driving and seat belt use are preventable. View the Fact Sheet.
Show your support and Take the Pledge today.
Buckle Up
All drivers and passengers over the age of four must wear seat belts when riding in a motor vehicle in Wisconsin.
Children under four need to be in an appropriate child safety restraint. Visit the WisDOT website for resources on child safety seats.
Wisconsin has a primary enforcement seat belt law, which allows police to stop and ticket a driver for not wearing a seat belt.
Phone Down
Texting while driving is against the law in Wisconsin. The texting ban is also a primary enforcement law.
Drivers with a probationary license or instruction permit are not allowed to use cell phones at all, except to report an emergency.
It is also illegal for anyone to talk on a handheld mobile device while driving in a Wisconsin work zone.
Avoiding dangers
In 2020, distracted driving was a factor in almost 9,000 crashes in the state, including 31 deaths. Those numbers are up 19% from the year before.
Distracted driving is not just a problem among younger drivers. Almost three-quarters of distracted drivers in 2019 were older than 25.
A 2020 observational survey found 11% of drivers in Wisconsin do not buckle up. Unbuckled drivers and passengers made up 44% of all fatalities last year.
View the WisDOT fact sheet here.
- Take the pledge. Fill out the form to get your organization’s logo on the website.
- Use Buckle Up Phone Down in your internal messaging.
- Share a news release with the media to announce your dedication to the campaign.
- Post pictures, videos, and logos on social media. Encourage your followers to get involved. Use the hashtag #BuckleUpPhoneDown.
Buckle Up Phone Down: Accept the Challenge
Buckle Up Phone Down Partners
If you have questions about Buckle Up Phone Down, contact:
WisDOT Office of Public Affairs
(608) 266-3581, BUPD@dot.wi.gov
Posted on December 3, 2020 by Mark Skowron -
Donald Driver Wants YOU to Buckle Up!
"I could take a hit from a d-back, but I'm not about to take one from you!" Green Bay Packer football legend Donald Driver knows that even a car crash at low speed without wearing a seat belt can feel like getting hit by a 300 lb. lineman at full speed. To add insult to injury, in Wisconsin you can get pulled over for not wearing a seat belt and you WILL get a ticket! Take it from a Driver who always wears his seat belt, every trip, every time — CLICK IT OR TICKET and let's achieve zero preventable deaths on Wisconsin roads!
The child safety seat requirements shown in the "How to Properly Use Child Safety Seats in Wisconsin" program are a reflection of current Wisconsin state law. These legal requirements are intended to protect children from injuries in motor vehicle crashes. However, if you wish to provide even greater protection for your child—beyond what is required by state law—or need to locate a trained child safety seat technician near you to ensure proper car seat installation, please see the following resources:
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