East District Blotter
Tag: Traffic Concerns
November 21, 2024 3:19 PM
As I'm writing this, Madison has just experienced its first snowfall of the season! For MPD, the first few snowflakes often signal the arrival of weather-related crashes. The guidance that I give the members of MPD's East District is the same that I give any motorist: Start early to … [read more]
June 7, 2021 2:39 PM
Hello East District Community Members, Today marks the beginning of the 2021 East District Summer Strategic Plan. The East District will utilize the Stratified Model to incorporate problem oriented policing, analysis and accountability at all levels. The plan includes three priority areas. … [read more]
April 29, 2021 2:50 PM
On April 28th the Madison PD conducted traffic enforcement in the 500 block of Hwy 51.Over the course of a 4 hour enhanced traffic enforcement operation yesterday, Officers conducted 23 stops for individuals that were speeding. The speeds of the vehicles that were stopped ranged from 70 mph … [read more]
December 4, 2014 9:54 AM
Most of us learned about the “right-of-way” while in Driver’s Education, but it was commonly in reference to stop signs and traffic lights. A lesson that may not have stuck with you is the rules of right-of-way when it comes to different and less frequent circumstances. It is important to know … [read more]
November 14, 2014 11:20 AM
We have all seen that vehicle racing down the road that just makes us shake our heads at how fast they are going, knowing that it is extremely unsafe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), an average of 1,000 Americans are involved in fatal car accidents … [read more]
September 12, 2014 11:26 AM
With anywhere from 40,000 to over 60,000 cars driving on East Washington Avenue on a daily basis, it is no surprise that this stretch of road sees one of the highest rates of crashes in the East District. Another major thoroughfare for car accidents is Stoughton Road (Highway 51). We find … [read more]
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