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Wisconsin DUI Laws Penalties And Fines
Wisconsin Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Laws
Definition of Intoxication:
Under Wisconsin drunk driving laws, Wisconsin Operating while Intoxicated (DUI) may be proved three different ways:
1. With evidence that you were driving under the influence of alcohol, legal drugs, or controlled substances, to the extent that your normal faculties were impaired;
2. With evidence that you drove with a BAC of 0.08 or greater (or 0.04, for CDL drivers). Wisconsin drivers under age 21 are DUI if they have ANY detectable BAC (the “Zero Tolerance” law), but courts use 0.02 BAC as the legal standard; or
3. With evidence that you were driving with any detectable amount of a controlled substance in your blood.
Summary of Illegal BAC Levels in Wisconsin:
- Adult Driver - DUI with BAC of 0.08 or higher
- Commercial Vehicle Driver - DUI with a BAC of 0.04 or higher
- Under 21 Driver – DUI with BAC of 0.02 or higher.
Wisconsin Drunk Driving Laws
Consequences of DUI Offense in Wisconsin
A drunk driving conviction in Wisconsin has serious consequences, which become even more severe with repeat offenses.
An DUI conviction in Wisconsin remains on your record for your entire lifetime, for purposes of calculating repeat offense levels, but repeater penalties for some levels of DUI are higher if your prior offenses are within 5 years.
