Information on Wisconsin driving law and Wisconsin traffic laws...
Under Wisconsin driving law, demerit points are assessed to drivers when convicted of a moving violation of Wisconsin traffic laws, beginning on the date of the violation.
The courts send the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles records of all convictions for moving Wisconsin traffic law violations.
Persons who hold a probationary license are assessed double points for the second and all subsequent points.
When 12 or more demerit points are accumulated in one year, a suspension of the driver privilege is required, for a minimum of two months.
Convictions for violations of Wisconsin driving law remain on the driver records for five years from the date of conviction. However, alcohol related and some commercial violations remain on the record for 10 years to life.
In accordance with Wisconsin driving law, the point total may be reduced by three points for attending an approved traffic safety course.
Only one reduction is allowed in a five year period for points assessed to the A, B, C, D classification.
One reduction of three points is also allowed in a five year period for points assessed for class M (Motorcycle) violations of Wisconsin traffic laws.
Under Wisconsin driving law, no point reduction is permitted if in one year a person accumulates 12 or more points which would require suspension.
Convictions for violations of Wisconsin traffic laws and the points assessed include, but are not limited to the following:
Convictions - Points
Under Wisconsin driving law, to reinstate a suspended Wisconsin driving privilege, filing proof of insurance is not required except for suspensions under the safety responsibility and damage judgment laws.
Under Wisconsin driving law, to reinstate a revoked Wisconsin driving privilege, a person must file proof of insurance (SR22 form) in all cases, except for the first offense of operating while intoxicated and for all noncompliance (interview/arrest/driver safety plan) revocations.
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