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.
For traffic engineers, Wisconsin's response to the coronavirus pandemic presented a “real-life experiment” — a way to study changes in traffic patterns that are typically hypothetical.
Story by Chris Hubbuch
June 7, 2020
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
GHSA's latest report on motorcyclist fatality trends found that the average age of motorcyclists killed is now over 40 years old. Report author Tara Casanova Powell discusses what may be contributing to this change.
Story by Shamane Mills
May 8, 2018
Authorized a study on AVs.
Helmets required for riders under 18 or with instructional permit. Universal helmet law repealed 1978.
8 years
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| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 70 | 70 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 70 | 70 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 70 | 70 |
| Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension |
|---|---|---|
| .17, .20 and .25 | 6-9 months | Yes |
Mandatory for high BAC (.15 or higher) and repeat convictions
