Combatting reckless driving; David Crowley signs new legislation

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed a resolution on Wednesday, June 3 authorizing the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office to impound vehicles for reckless driving offenses. 

Signs new legislation 

What we know:

This initiative marks the latest step toward Milwaukee County’s Vision Zero goal, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe crash injuries by 2037 while creating safer streets for everyone.

Under the newly adopted ordinance, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is authorized to impound vehicles when issuing citations or making arrests for reckless driving.

What they're saying:

"If we want a safer, healthier future for Milwaukee County, we must be serious about combatting reckless driving," said County Executive Crowley. "The resolution I approved today strengthens that effort by aligning County laws with those of our state and local partners. Together, we can tackle this issue to ensure our streets, roadways, and neighborhoods are safe for everyone – because lives depend on it."

"This ordinance is a major victory for public safety in Milwaukee County, and it provides our deputy sheriffs with a critical new tool to help protect drivers and vehicle passengers on our freeways and streets," said Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball. 

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About Vision Zero

Dig deeper:

Vision Zero is a citywide initiative that brings together multiple departments and community partners to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries by 2037. 

Through a coordinated approach that includes safer street design, education, enforcement, and partnerships, the city is working to address the most dangerous behaviors and roadway conditions that contribute to severe crashes.