Conservatively Speaking
State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Winter's coming-Be careful out there
By Mary Lazich
Thursday, Dec 20 2007, 09:16 AM
It’s hard to believe with all this snow on the ground that winter officially has yet to arrive in Wisconsin. More snow is definitely coming our way.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) reports there are about 17,000 vehicle crashes during winter when roads are covered with ice, snow, or slush. The crashes kill, on average, nearly 80 people and injure more than 7,000 people. Many of the accidents occur because people are driving too fast for winter conditions.
With winter on the way, the DOT suggests some tips to remember when driving in inclement weather:
- Stay off roads until they are plowed.
- If you have to venture out, slow down, leave plenty of room between vehicles, and anticipate stops and turns.
- Be prepared for the unexpected. Remember: If there's ice and snow, take it slow.
- Give snowplows plenty of room to work. They're big and hard to see around.
- Don't pass a working snowplow - they can throw up a cloud of snow that could cause a whiteout and disorient you.
- Also, it's tough for snowplow drivers to see you. Don't crowd the plow. Make sure you can see the driver's mirrors so he can see you. Remember, it's the law that you stay at least 200 feet behind a working snowplow.
- And always remember to wear your seatbelt, drive sober, and keep your speed appropriate for the conditions - all essential when winter weather hits.
