Wisconsin Drivers Speed Up As Temperatures Rise This Spring

The state police in Wisconsin just released some interesting facts about drivers in the spring that will definitely surprise you.

Drivers In Wisconsin Travel Faster When The Temperatures Warm Up

I remember my freshman year of college, my mom came down to pick up a couple of friends, and I for spring break. We weren't going anywhere special, so we all just went home for the week. Since she drove the couple of hours down to school, I offered to drive home. On the way, I got pulled over for speeding. Oops!

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According to We Are Green Bay...

The Wisconsin State Patrol (WSP) is reminding drivers that just because temperatures may rise as we (hopefully) reach Spring, it doesn’t mean that speeds should increase.

 

There are many factors when it comes to going over the speed limit. I have to be really careful when I'm listening to high-energy rock music. For some people, it might be the type of vehicle. Others are just running late. I know drivers who don't pay attention to their speed. I learned a new factor that really surprised me.

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Did you know that the weather can affect how fast you drive? Me either. According to the Wisconsin State Police, drivers start going a lot faster when the temperatures go up. Since we've been getting a taste of springtime, the number of speeding tickets they've been giving out has increased dramatically. So as the weather gets nicer, please be careful with how fast you're driving.