5 things you need to know about wisconsin department of transportation new road safety tech rollout
- The wisconsin department of transportation just launched a pilot program using AI-powered cameras to detect wrong-way drivers on major highways, potentially cutting response times from minutes to seconds.
- A controversial new online portal now allows drivers to contest traffic tickets through a virtual hearing system, with the wisconsin department of transportation claiming it reduces court backlog by 30%.
- Weather-related road closures are now tracked in real-time via an upgraded app from the wisconsin department of transportation, offering live plow locations and alternate route suggestions during winter storms.
- The agency has announced a partnership with local universities to test solar-powered road studs that illuminate lane markers in low visibility, with the wisconsin department of transportation investing $2 million in the first phase.
- Drivers should update their vehicle registration immediately as the wisconsin department of transportation is enforcing a new digital sticker requirement, with fines starting at $150 for non-compliance starting next month.