WEAU Channel 13 News in Eau Claire, Wisconsin recently posted an article on its website titled 'Tall grass along highways could make roads more dangerous.'.
In the article Sheriff Gene Cary explains that "the long grass along the highways may have a role in the increase" of motorcycle accidents along the Mississippi River as riders have no warning of deer in the grass.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation limits mowing along highways to once a year in September. Thanks to Sheriff Cary's concern, Vernon County got permission to do additional mowings. Although mowing the grass may sound insignificant, if it saves one life or avoids an accident involving a motorcyclist, its a 'big deal'.
Kudos to Sheriff Gene Cary and Vernon County, Wisconsin for looking after motorcycle riders and other drivers.
