Moped Safety...Are You Safe?
by Police Officer Kristen Radtke
One form of transportation on the UW-Madison campus is a
moped. If you
operate a moped please remember that you are operating a motor
vehicle and need to obey all traffic laws. Common violations that the
UW-Madison Police see on campus are two people on a moped, operation on a
sidewalk, operation in a bike lane, and failure to stop at a stop sign, just to
name a few. The UW-Madison Police, along with other campus departments, has
produced a moped safety video titled “Operation Moped Safety”. The seven minute
video was completed earlier this year. Please take a few moments and view the
video on our website at
www.uwpd.wisc.edu
The last few years the UW-Madison Police have received equipment coupons from moped dealerships around the Madison area. Feel free to stop by and pick up your coupons at 1429 Monroe Street.
Please remember that we highly recommend using a helmet, eyewear, and a headlight at all times. As winter draws near please plan accordingly with weather. It is advisable, for safety reasons, that mopeds not be operated in the winter months.
If you have questions, please contact Police Officers Kristin Radtke or Jean VanDenBogart at keradtke@wisc.edu or 265-6753, or jrvanden@wisc.edu or 264-2677.
