Operating While Intoxicated or Operating Under the Influence

OWI Penalties

Mandatory forfeiture
Mandatory drug and alcohol assessment
Mandatory revocation of your driver’s license
Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is required if your blood alcohol content is .15% or higher, or you have had a prior OWI over 10 years ago, or a Refusal

Prohibited Alcohol Concentration (PAC)

You may receive a second citation for PAC. Although you can be convicted of both OWI and PAC, points and penalties will only be imposed on one.

Petition for Ignition Interlock Exemption

P etition for Ignition Interlock Cost Reduction

If you have a financial hardship, you may submit the Petition for Ignition Interlock Cost Reduction, The court will either schedule a hearing for you or send you the 1/2 off install approval to take to the Install Company.

Wisconsin OWI DOT Website

Intoxicated Driver Program – Wisconsin Department of Health Services

The Intoxicated Driver Program assesses and treats people who have been convicted of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, including alcohol, cannabis, methamphetamines, opioids, and prescription medications.