Wisconsin DUI Laws

In the state of Wisconsin you will be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is 0.08%, the minimum BAC known to impair everyone.

First Wisconsin DUI Offense

• $150 to $300 fine
• 6 to 9 months license suspension
• Restricted license possible
• Alcohol assessment
• SR-22 insurance required

Second Wisconsin DUI Offense

• 5 days to 6 months imprisonment
• $300 to $1100 fine
• 12 to 18 months license suspension
• Restricted license possible after 60 days
• Restricted license possible after 12 months possible if offense is within 5 years of previous
• Vehicle immobilization or ignition interlock may be required
• Alcohol assessment
• SR-22 insurance required

Third Wisconsin DUI Offense

• 30 days to 1 year imprisonment
• $600 to $2000 fine
• 2 to 3 years license suspension
• Restricted license possible after 90 days
• Restricted license possible after 12 months possible if offenses are within 5 years of previous
• Vehicle immobilization or seized or ignition interlock may be required
• Alcohol assessment
• SR-22 insurance required

Fourth Wisconsin DUI Offense

• 6 days to 1 year imprisonment
• $600 to $2,000 fine
• 2 to 3 years license suspension
• Restricted license possible after 90 days
• Restricted license possible after 12 months possible if offenses are within 5 years of previous
• Vehicle immobilization or seized or ignition interlock may be required
• Alcohol assessment
• SR-22 insurance required

Fifth and Sixth Wisconsin DUI Offenses

• 6 months to 6 years imprisonment
• $600 to $10,000 fine
• 2 to 3 years license suspension
• Restricted license possible after 90 days
• Restricted license possible after 12 months possible if offenses are within 5 years of previous
• Vehicle immobilization or seized or ignition interlock may be required
• Alcohol assessment
• SR-22 insurance required

Wisconsin’s implied consent law means that if you are pulled over for suspected DUI and you refuse to submit to a test, your license will be suspended for one year.