DUI Laws in Wisconsin
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Ignition Interlock Device Laws
- Wisconsin Ignition interlock device laws require some OWI offenders to install an interlock device on any vehicle that they drive as a condition of reinstated driving privileges.
- Any first-time offender whose BAC was .15% or higher at the time of arrest must install an interlock device.
- Second and subsequent offenses automatically trigger the ignition interlock requirement.
- Drivers who refuse to take a BAC test at the time of arrest will also be required to install an ignition interlock device
License Suspension
In Wisconsin, any driver who is caught operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08% or higher is subject to an Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) charge. Anyone convicted of OWI faces license suspension and fines.
OWI Penalties and Fees in Wisconsin
| 1st Offense | Fine: $150 to $300 Jail Time: None Period of License Suspension: 6 to 9 months |
|---|---|
| 2nd Offense | Fine: $300 to $1,100 Jail Time: 5 days to 6 months Period of License Suspension: 12 to 18 months |
| 3rd Offense | Fine: $600 to $2,000 Jail Time: 30 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 2 to 3 years |
| 4th Offense | Fine: $600 to $2,000 Jail Time: 60 days to 1 year Period of License Suspension: 2 to 3 years |
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Schedule Install Wisconsin License ReinstatementSource(s): Wis. Stat. §§ 346.63, 343.301
Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Retrieved April 17, 2017 from http://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/safety/education/drunk-drv/owipenaltychart.pdf
Last Updated: November 21, 2023
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