GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Wisconsin. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Authorized a study on AVs.
Helmets required for riders under 18 or with instructional permit. Universal helmet law repealed 1978.
8 years
None
Zero tolerance for some drugs
Illegal
Zero tolerance for delta-9-THC
70
70
70
70
70
70
.17, .20 and .25
6-9 months
Yes
Mandatory for high BAC (.15 or higher) and repeat convictions
Yes
yes
Under 1 yr or under 20 lbs in rear-facing child restraint
1-3 yrs and 20-40 lbs must be in either a rear- or forward-facing child restraint
4-7 yrs and 40-80 lbs and under 57" tall must be in either a rear- or forward-facing child restraint or a booster seat
Under 4 years and less than 40 lbs, or if the child is in a rear- or forward-facing child restraint, they mist be in the rear vehicle seat, if available
8 yrs or older or more than 80 lbs or taller than 57"
15 / 6
6
30 (10)
16
Midnight - 5 a.m.
No more than 1
16 years, 9 months
Primary
8 and over
All
No, except in work zones.
No
Drivers with learner or intermediate license. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Prohibited
n/a
None
n/a
As summer winds down and millions of Americans take to the roads for the Labor Day weekend, GHSA is reminding motorists that State Highway Safety Offices and their federal and law enforcement partners are stepping up efforts to reduce drunk and drug-impaired driving.
As summer winds down and millions of Americans take to the roads for the Labor Day weekend, GHSA is reminding motorists that SHSOs and their federal and law enforcement partners are stepping up efforts to reduce drunk and drug-impaired driving, a preventable behavior that puts road users at risk.
For the seventh consecutive year, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility (Responsibility.org) are awarding grants to help states keep Americans safe from alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 26, 2021
CONTACT: Adam Snider, 202-580-7930
202-365-8971 (after hours)
As traffic volumes rise, State Highway Safety Offices increase efforts to protect road users
Drugged driving is a growing issue nationally, and Wisconsin has seen its number of drug-related crash deaths double in the past decade. This article references GHSA's recent report on drug-impaired driving.
Story by Shamane Mills
June 4, 2018
