{
 "slug": "wisconsin",
 "importedOn": "2026-08-29",
 "verified": true,
 "agencyName": "Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles (WisDOT DMV)",
 "firstOffenseIidNote": "Under Wis. Stat. § 343.301(1g)(a), a court must enter an ignition interlock order for a first OWI only if the person had an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more at the time of the offense, or improperly refused a chemical test under § 343.305. Threshold: 0.15. All repeat offenders receive an order. The court may alternatively order a 24-7 sobriety program under § 343.301(1g)(am)2.",
 "sr22Note": "SR-22 (not FR-44). WisDOT states an SR22 certificate is required to reinstate a driver license after operating privileges are revoked and to obtain an occupational license, and must be filed for three years from the date the person is eligible to reinstate. WisDOT notes SR22 is NOT required after revocation if the only reason for revocation is a 1st offense OWI (or non-compliance with a driver safety plan). Statutory reference given by WisDOT: Wis. Stat. § 344.01(2)(d).",
 "evidence": {
  "agencyName": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/proof-of-insurance.aspx",
   "quote": "proof of insurance or financial responsibility (SR22 Certificate) to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)"
  },
  "statuteCitation": {
   "url": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/343.301",
   "quote": "343.301 Installation of ignition interlock device."
  },
  "statuteUrl": {
   "url": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/343.301",
   "quote": "343.301(1g)(a) A court shall enter an order under par. (am) if either of the following applies: 1. The person improperly refused to take a test under s. 343.305."
  },
  "dmvVendorListUrl": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/IID.aspx",
   "quote": "The following vendors have one or more IID models that are approved for use in the state of Wisconsin. Low Cost ... Smart Start ... #1 A LifeSafer, Inc. ... Intoxalock"
  },
  "firstOffenseIid": {
   "url": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/343.301",
   "quote": "2. The person violated s. 346.63 (1) or (2), 940.09 (1), or 940.25 and either of the following applies: a. The person had an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more at the time of the offense. b. The person has a total of one or more prior convictions, suspensions, or revocations"
  },
  "firstOffenseIidNote": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/IID.aspx",
   "quote": "ALL repeat OWI offenders ALL first time OWI offenders with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 percent or higher ALL drivers who refuse to provide a breath or blood sample for a chemical test at a traffic stop"
  },
  "iidDurationFirst": {
   "url": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/343.301",
   "quote": "shall begin on the date the order under sub. (1g) (am) 1. is issued and extend for a period of not less than one year after the date the department issues any license granted under this chapter nor more than the maximum operating privilege revocation period permitted for the refusal or violation"
  },
  "iidDurationRepeat": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/documents/safety/education/drunk-drv/owi-penchrt.pdf",
   "quote": "OWI, Second Offense ... Prior OWI within 10 years ... IID or 24/7 sobriety program required for 1 year to 18 months + confinement length [343.301(1g), (2m)]"
  },
  "sr22Required": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/proof-of-insurance.aspx",
   "quote": "When is proof of insurance (SR22) necessary To obtain an occupational license if your license is suspended or revoked. To reinstate a driver license after operating privileges are revoked.*"
  },
  "sr22Years": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/proof-of-insurance.aspx",
   "quote": "*Notes: Insurance must be filed for three years from the date you are eligible to reinstate your driving privileges. SR22 is not required after revocation if the only reason for revocation is Non-Compliance with Driver Safety Plan/Interview or 1st offense OWI."
  },
  "sr22Note": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/proof-of-insurance.aspx",
   "quote": "(344.01(2)(d) Wis. Stat.)"
  },
  "reinstatementFee": {
   "url": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/343.21",
   "quote": "(jr) In addition to any other fee under this subsection, for reinstatement of an operating privilege previously revoked or suspended under s. 343.305 (7) or resulting from the commission of an offense listed in s. 343.307, $140."
  },
  "reinstatementFee_summary": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/dmv/shared/owi-summaries.pdf",
   "quote": "License Revocation: 6-9 Months $200 Reinstatement Fee"
  },
  "reinstatementFee_chart": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/documents/safety/education/drunk-drv/owi-penchrt.pdf",
   "quote": "Obtaining an occupational license will require payment of $240 ($50 reinstatement fee + $140 OWI-related fee + $40 occupational fee license + $10 license issuance fee). [343.21(1)(j), (jr), (k), (n)]"
  },
  "approvedVendors": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/IID.aspx",
   "quote": "The following vendors have one or more IID models that are approved for use in the state of Wisconsin. Low Cost Service Center Locations and Pricing Smart Start Service Center Locations and Pricing #1 A LifeSafer, Inc. Service Center Locations and Pricing Intoxalock"
  },
  "costNotes_surcharge": {
   "url": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/343.301",
   "quote": "343.301(5) If the court enters an order under sub. (1g), the court shall impose and the person shall pay to the clerk of court an ignition interlock surcharge of $50."
  },
  "costNotes_indigent": {
   "url": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/343.301",
   "quote": "the court shall limit the person's liability under par. (a) to one-half of the cost of equipping each motor vehicle with an ignition interlock device and one-half of the cost per day per vehicle of maintaining the ignition interlock device."
  },
  "costNotes_issuance": {
   "url": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/343.21",
   "quote": "(n) Except as provided in s. 343.16 (2) (f) 3., in addition to any other fee under this subsection, for the issuance, renewal, upgrading, or reinstatement of any license, endorsement, or instruction permit, a license issuance fee of $10."
  },
  "faqs_waitout": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/IID.aspx",
   "quote": "The IID Restriction time requirement will only begin when a license is issued on or after the date of conviction. This means that you can choose not to drive, however you cannot \"wait out\" the IID time requirement."
  },
  "faqs_refund": {
   "url": "https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/dmv/license-drvs/susp-or-rvkd/fees.pdf",
   "quote": "It is optimal that eligibility be determined at the time of conviction, as there is no requirement for a refund if eligibility is determined after the device has been installed at full cost."
  },
  "reinstatementFee_base": {
   "url": "https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/343.21",
   "quote": "(j) For reinstatement of an operating privilege previously revoked or suspended, $50."
  }
 },
 "approvedVendorNamesAsListed": [
  "Low Cost",
  "Smart Start",
  "#1 A LifeSafer, Inc.",
  "Intoxalock"
 ],
 "license": "CC BY 4.0",
 "methodology": "https://wheelsback.com/methodology/",
 "page": "https://wheelsback.com/wisconsin/"
}