STARS Will Be Out Today - Drive Careful

Muskego motorists heading anywhere on I-94 today might notice an increased presence of law enforcement, which is meant to make a statement leading into the week before the Fourth of July.

According to a release from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Wisconsin State Patrol Southeast Region and Illinois State Police will join forces on Sunday, June 26.  The goal is to intensify traffic safety enforcement within their jurisdictions on I-94 for Operation STARS, which stands for Speeding, Texting, Alcohol, Reckless driving and Seatbelt violations.

 “Troopers will take a zero tolerance approach to highway safety violations, like speeding, texting, drunken driving, reckless driving and not wearing saety belts,” says Wisconsin State Patrol Sergeant Anthony Burrell. “The Fourth of July holiday is coming, which will increase traffic on I-94. To prepare for the holiday, we are reminding motorists now that they need to slow down, be patient, pay attention, drive sober and buckle up. Our goal with Operation STARS and throughout the year is not to issue more citations but to increase voluntary compliance with traffic laws that make our highways safer for all.” 

In addition to the Wisconsin State Patrol Southeast Region and the Illinois State Police, state law enforcement agencies that patrol I-94 in Michigan and Indiana have been invited to participate in Operation STARS on June 26.