A tow ban was instituted for all county, state, and federal highways in Portage Co. but is no longer in effect as of 7:00 pm Wednesday, January 30.
Vehicles that become stuck or disabled, and are not an immediate traffic hazard, will be marked and left until conditions improve, wherein their removal can be done more safely. Occupants of disabled or stranded vehicles will be taken to a safe location, where they can wait until the weather allows for towing operations to resume. Towing companies, private persons, and other entities are warned that they are prohibited from removing vehicles without specific authorization under section 346.04(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
This "tow ban" was in effect until 7:00 pm on January 30, 2013.