Wisconsin could enable tougher drunk driving laws as soon as mid September.

First, a 4th DUI will be considered a felony under the new law. Currently a 5th time DUI in Wisconsin is considered a felony. Also, on the bill co-sponsored by Republican Tony Staskunas is mandatory ignition interlock use for repeat offenders.

The bill states an offender will have to at least partially pay for the installation and maintenance of the device. What this means exactly is unclear at the moment.

Wisconsin drunk driving law (DUI / OWI) prohibits a person from driving or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a combination of alcohol and a controlled substance, or any other drug which makes a person less capable of safely driving. If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Wisconsin you should contact a Wisconsin DUI lawyer immediatly. During your search, visit the Law Firm Directory to find a DUI lawyer.