Dept. of Transportation: Stay alert behind the wheel as daylight diminishes in fall

As fall settles in and the days get shorter, the Wisconsin State Patrol reminds motorists that driving at dusk or in the dark requires extra attention. While only one quarter of driving is done at night, 50% of traffic deaths in the U.S. happen at night, according to the National Safety Council. The Wisconsin State Patrol’s October Law of the Month is safe driving at night. Driving when ...