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Residents report stop‑sign running and speeding on Partridge Lane; deputy pledges increased patrols
Summary
At the Village of Waukesha meeting, residents described repeated stop‑sign violations and speeding on Partridge Lane. Deputy Witt said he has increased patrols, will seek additional speed‑management tools and will coordinate with the village on signs or a speed trailer.
Residents urged the Village of Waukesha board to act after describing frequent stop‑sign violations and unsafe driving on Partridge Lane.
During public comment, Lynn Sandle said cars often fail to stop at intersections and travel “flying through” between about 6:30 and 8:30 a.m., and that many drivers also fail to stop after 9 p.m. Sandle said heavy local pedestrian use — including children — makes the behavior dangerous.
Deputy Witt, the contract deputy assigned to the village by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department, told the board he has been monitoring the intersection and conducting enforcement. “Since I’ve been [using a neighbor’s driveway for observations], I’ve been able to see the people who are violating these stops and take law enforcement action as necessary,” Deputy Witt said. He reported seeing a vehicle recently traveling “right around 48 miles an hour” on Partridge and said he spends much of his patrol time in that neighborhood.
Deputy Witt said he will continue more regular patrols on Partridge Lane and nearby Big Bend and Glendale roads and will consult with his lieutenants about deploying a speed trailer to the area. He said he will also discuss documentation between shifts so the board can track enforcement coverage.
Board members and residents discussed non‑enforcement responses, including larger signage or a public notice, but several trustees warned that drivers who willfully break traffic laws are unlikely to be deterred by signage alone. One trustee suggested a public notice in the village newspaper, and Deputy Witt said the visible law‑enforcement presence is already deterring some violators — most people he stops live in the area and recognize patrols.
The board did not take a formal vote. Trustees asked staff to coordinate with the sheriff’s department about short‑term measures (extra patrols and a possible speed trailer) and longer‑term options the village could authorize.
