HALF of a state is under new freezing road laws as temperatures continue to dip below freezing.
Thousands of drivers will need special permits to drive their cars and trucks on hundreds of winter roads.
The northern half of Wisconsin is under freezing road laws, which require permits for heavyweight vehicles.
The state is split up into five zones - Zone 1 and 2 are the northernmost regions of the state.
Both Zone 1 and 2 are currently under the freezing road regulations.
The law started on January 18.
All numbered state and federal highways in the top half of the state require special permits if a car's weight exceeds any of the following regulations:
- One wheel supporting 11,000 pounds
- Trucks with a 13,000 pounds steering axle
- A single axle supporting 20,000 pounds
- Tandem axles supporting 34,000 pounds
The laws intend to help road maintenance as abrasive anti-freeze additives, like salt, are added to surfaces.
This seasonal weight restriction program is a safeguard for Wisconsin's substantial investments in its expansive road network.
The frozen road determination for other regions is dictated by conditions as they unfold.
Local municipalities have the right to require frozen road permits.
More information on the permitting process and vehicle restrictions is available on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation webpage.
OTHER WINTER LAWS
Drivers in several other states are subject to dozens of new winter weather laws.
Michigan drivers have laws with up to $100 fines for cars that fail to clear enough snow from their rooftops.
Drivers in New York are forbidden from leaving their cars without turning off the motor.
They can face fines up to $18,000 if they are caught leaving their vehicle running.
Similarly, drivers in Mississippi are forbidden from starting their cars without a driver present.
Police can charge fines up to $169 for every driver-free idling vehicle.
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