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Wisconsin Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
  A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar Yes Photo Radar No Aircraft Yes Laser Yes More
• Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
  A: Tickets can be paid by mail (if a Wisconsin Driver's License has been posted as bond) or in person. Visa/MC are accepted by officer on scene.
• Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
  A: No
• Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
  A: Speeding Yes Parking Yes Equipment Yes DWI Yes More
• Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
  A: Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … More
• Q: What Is A Member Driver License Compact?
  A: If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket. Wisconsin is NOT a member. (However, … More
• Q: When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?
  A: Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $500 must be reported immediately to the local authorities.
• Q: What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?
  A: Financial responsibility law. Security­type law and future proof­type law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, personal injury, or property … More
• Q: What Are The Passing Laws?
  A: It is illegal to use the shoulder to pass a vehicle that is stopped and waiting to make a left hand turn.
• Q: What Is Unique To Wisconsin Laws?
  A: Wisconsin State Troopers and a sampling of local and county police officers accept Master Card and Visa charge cards for "on­the­spot" payment of traffic fines.
• Q: What Are Some Other Regulations?
  A: Open intoxicants are prohibited in the vehicle. Unloaded firearms are permitted in the vehicle. Firearms must be cased, separated from ammunition, and not easily … More