Wisconsin

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.

Rate Of Drugged Driving Deaths Climbs In Wisconsin

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.

Study: Older Riders Make Up Largest Share Of Motorcycle Deaths

Story by Shamane Mills
May 8, 2018

With funding from Responsibility.org, WisDOT provided Advanced Roadside Impairment Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) training to 310 law enforcement officers throughout the state.

Authorized a study on AVs.

GHSA Director of Government Relations Russ Martin discusses the importance of Graduated Driver's Licensing programs and parents' influence on their teens.

The Wisconsin DOT Bureau of Traffic Safety will ARIDE-train an additional 400 law enforcement officers to combat the growing issue of drug-impaired driving.

No bicycle helmet laws.

Helmets required for riders under 18 or with instructional permit. Universal helmet law repealed 1978.

Checkpoints are not conducted. They are prohibited by statute.

Length of Regular Renewal Cycle

8 years

Provisions for Mature Drivers

None