Minimum Coverage Requirements in Wisconsin
Wisconsin operates under a tort-based liability system and requires proof of insurance for all registered vehicles. After DUI conviction, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation mandates SR-22 filing within 30 days of conviction and ignition interlock installation before issuing any occupational license. First-offense DUI drivers can apply for occupational privileges immediately upon conviction, unlike many states imposing mandatory wait periods.
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Wisconsin post-DUI insurance costs reflect SR-22 filing fees, increased liability premiums, and ignition interlock device expenses. Madison and Milwaukee drivers pay 15–20% higher premiums than rural Wisconsin due to higher claim frequency. Second-offense DUI drivers face premiums 90–120% higher than standard rates.
What Affects Your Rate
- First-offense DUI increases premiums 50–80% over standard rates, while second offense typically doubles premiums in Wisconsin.
- Milwaukee County drivers pay $25–$40 more per month than drivers in Dane, Waukesha, or Brown counties due to higher accident frequency.
- BAC at arrest matters — Wisconsin drivers arrested with BAC above .15 face classification as aggravated DUI, triggering 25–35% higher premiums than standard DUI.
- Age and DUI interact — drivers under 25 with DUI conviction pay 90–110% more than drivers over 35 with identical violation.
- Ignition interlock violation history increases premiums 15–25% even after IID removal, as carriers view failed rolling retests as repeat risk indicators.
- Vehicles financed through lenders require full coverage regardless of occupational license restrictions, adding $75–$120 monthly to minimum liability costs.
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Non-Owner SR-22 Insurance
Liability coverage with SR-22 filing for Wisconsin drivers who do not own a vehicle. Covers you when driving borrowed or rental vehicles.
Ignition Interlock Insurance Compliance
Carriers specializing in high-risk policies monitor ignition interlock compliance data and adjust rates based on violation-free periods.
Occupational License SR-22 Coverage
Liability insurance with continuous SR-22 filing required to maintain Wisconsin occupational driving privileges after DUI conviction.
Second-Offense DUI Coverage
High-risk policies designed for Wisconsin drivers with multiple DUI convictions requiring extended SR-22 filing and longer ignition interlock periods.
Restricted License Insurance
Coverage structured around Wisconsin occupational license restrictions, ensuring policy reflects approved driving hours and purposes only.
