Elkhart Lake Police Department

Whether approaching a regular intersection or a multi-lane roundabout, the same general rules apply: If making a left turn, get into the left lane; if turning right, get into the right lane. If going straight ahead, follow the pavement markings and black and white signs. Also:

• Slow down and obey traffic signs
• Yield to pedestrians and bicyclists as you approach the roundabout
• Yield to traffic on your left that’s already in the roundabout
• Enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in traffic
• Keep your speed low within the roundabout and stay in your lane
• As you approach your exit, turn on your right turn signal
• Yield to pedestrians and bicycles as you exit

What's the big deal?
Speeding in residential neighborhoods is a big deal!
When a driver becomes familiar with a street after driving it day after day, he may drive faster than he realizes. It's not unusual for speeders to be clocked in excess of 40 mph (and even 50 mph, on occasion) in 25 mph zones, according to Keep Kids Alive Drive 25. A driver might be tempted to ask, "What's the big deal?"
The big deal is speeding extends the distance necessary to stop a vehicle.

At 20 mph, the total stopping distance needed is 69 feet.
At 30 mph, the distance needed is 123 feet.

At 40 mph, the distance needed is 189 feet - which may not be enough distance and time to aviod hitting an object or pedestrian.

If a motorist hits a pedestrian:

At 20 mph, 5 percent will die.

At 30 mph, 45 percent will die.

At 40 mph, 85 percent will die.

Wisconsin 511 Traveler Information System
The new Wisconsin 511 Traveler Information System is up and running. 511 is a free call that provides travelers with real-time traffic information such as ongoing incidents, lane closures, and winter driving conditions.
There is also a Wiscoinsin 511 website, that provides the same information as the phone system, but displays the information on an interactive map.

Pay Your Fines on Line
If your fines are not past due by over a year, you can now pay your fines on line. Simply go to Government Payment EXP, and follow the instructions. You will need to know your citaiton number, the amount of your fine, and our location code whcih is 1787.

Drug Testing Kits Available
Not sure if your son or daughter is using illegal drugs? The Elkhart Lake Police Department has drug testing kits available, free of charge. The kits give instant results and there is no need to report the results back to the department. If you are interested in one of these kits, feel free to call us at 876-2244 or contact the Elkhart Lake / Glenbeulah High School Guidance Counselor to make the arrangements.

Elkhart Lake Events
A complete listing of events are posted on the Elkhart Lake Chamber of Commerce Web Site.