With a wintry mix forecasted this holiday week, Tuesday, November 25 - Thursday, November 27, 2025, and an expected influx of Thanksgiving travelers, the Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) is issuing a reminder of the “Steer It, Clear It” law and urging everyone to use extra caution on the roads.
If you are involved in a minor crash, remember: “If you can steer it, clear it!” per the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). If no one is injured and your vehicle can be driven, steer it out of traffic, but never risk injury by attempting to physically push a vehicle. If your vehicle cannot be driven or injuries occurred, call 911. Also, to help be seen, turn on your hazard lights or raise the hood.
“We recently responded to a multi-vehicle crash on the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge, and vehicles failing to move out of the lane of travel may have contributed to secondary crashes. Secondary crashes—especially during wintry weather and limited visibility—are common and often preventable,” said Traffic Sergeant Sean Hamill of the Green Bay Police Department.
As always, we ask drivers to slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and plan for additional travel time, and remember to check with Wisconsin Department of Transportation's 511 WI for Winter Road Conditions at https://511wi.gov/#:MyRoutes, dial 511 or download the free 511 Wisconsin mobile app.
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Additional Information:
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) - Steer it, Clear it Brochure:
https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/about-wisdot/who-we-are/dtsd/bto/br-steeritclearit.pdf
