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Welcome to the Greenfield Police Department

CLICK IT  - WHY RISK IT?

Law Enforcement Agencies in Southeastern Wisconsin have joined together to decrease speeding and increase safety belt use through increased enforcement.

WHY?

  • 29% of all fatal crashes in Wisconsin were speed related.
  • Chances of death double for every 10mph over 50 mph.
  • 90% of the speed related fatal crashes did not occur on the interstate.
  • People feel that speeders endanger their safety and neighborhood safety.
  • Speeding does endanger the driver, passengers, other motorists and pedestrians.
  • Speeding reduces reaction time and increases stopping distance.

Stopping distances increase disproportionately with faster speeds, 
for example:

          • 20 mph = 40 feet
            • 40 mph = 120 feet
              • 60 mph = 240 feet
  • Speeding reduces ability to steer around curves or avoid objects in the road.
  • The number of crashes go down when people drive at the posted limit.

Did you know that passenger cars use approximately 50% more fuel at 75mph than at 55mph? And pollutants increase by up to 100% at 65mph vs. 55mph?
Click It or Ticket!

 

Infants

Toddler

Young Children

Weight

Birth to 1 year, at least 20-22 lbs

Over 1 year and 20-40 lbs

Over 40 lbs, ages 4-8, unless 4’9”

Type of Seat

Infant only or rear-facing convertible

Convertible/ Forward-facing

Belt positioning booster seat

Seat Position

Rear-facing only

Forward-facing

Forward-facing

Always Make Sure

Children to 1 year and at least 20 lbs in rear-facing seats

Harness straps at or below shoulder level

Harness straps at or above shoulders

Most seats require top slot for forward-facing

Belt positioning booster seats must be used with both lap and shoulder belt

Make sure lap belt fits low and tight across lap/upper thigh area and shoulder belt fits snug crossing chest and shoulder to avoid abdominal injuries

Warning

All children age 12 and under should ride in back seat.

All children age 12 and under should ride in back seat.

All children age 12 and under should ride in back seat.

 

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