Wisconsin DUI Laws – 1st Offense
First offense results in a driver’s license suspension from 6-9 months (occupational license possible), fines from $150-$300, and an alcohol assessment.
Wisconsin DUI Laws – 2nd Offense
Second offense results in a driver’s license suspension from 12-18 months (occupational license available after 60 days, or 12 months if second offense was within 5 years of first), fines from $300-$1,100, and a jail term from 5 days to 6 months. Court may order an Ignition Interlock device or possibly vehicle immobilization. Alcohol assessment is required.
Wisconsin DUI Laws – 3rd Offense
Third offense results in a driver’s license suspension from 2-3 years (occupational license available after 90 days, or 12 months if third offense was within 5 years of second), fines from $600-$2,000, and a jail term from 30 days to 1 year. Court may order an Ignition Interlock device or possibly vehicle immobilization. Vehicle may be seized. Alcohol assessment is required.
Wisconsin DUI Laws – 4th Offense
Fourth offense results in a driver’s license suspension from 2-3 years (occupational license available after 90 days, or 12 months if fourth offense was within 5 years of third), fines from $600-$2,000, and a jail term from 30 days to 1 year. Court may order an Ignition Interlock device or possibly vehicle immobilization. Vehicle may be seized. Alcohol assessment is required.
Wisconsin DUI Laws – 5th and Beyond Offense
Fifth and subsequent offense results in a driver’s license suspension from 2-3 years (occupational license available after 90 days, or 12 months if fifth or subsequent offense was within 5 years of previous), fines from $600-$10,000, and a jail term from 6 months to 6 years. Court may order an Ignition Interlock device or possibly vehicle immobilization. Vehicle may be seized. Alcohol assessment is required.
Wisconsin DUI Laws – Implied Consent Laws
Anyone driving a vehicle in Wisconsin has given implied consent to submit to a BAC test. Refusal results in a license suspension from 1 to 3 years.
Wisconsin DUI Laws – “Per se” BAC Level
The per se BAC level in Wisconsin is .08% meaning anyone driving a vehicle with a BAC of .o8% or over can be charged with dui regardless of driving performance.
Wisconsin DUI Laws – “Zero Tolerance” BAC Level
The zero tolerance BAC level in Wisconsin is .o2%. Anyone under the age of 21 driving with a BAC of .02% or greater can be charged with DUI.
Wisconsin DUI Laws – “Enhanced Penalty” BAC Level
There are no enhanced penalties enforced in Wisconsin.
