Bill > SB25

This bill makes several changes to the penalties and procedures related to the motor vehicle liability insurance requirement in Wisconsin. The key provisions are: - Increasing the penalties for first and subsequent violations of the requirement to have motor vehicle liability insurance, with the potential for higher fines if the violation causes great bodily harm or death to another person. However, the penalty can be waived for a first-time offender who obtains the required insurance by the time of their court appearance. - Requiring law enforcement officers to cite individuals who are not visibly complying with the insurance requirement, and instructing them to inform the cited individual that the penalty may be reduced if they obtain the required insurance by the time of their court appearance. - Suspending the driver's license and vehicle registration of individuals convicted of driving without insurance, for 1 year for a first offense and 2 years for subsequent offenses. - Removing the previous "financial responsibility violation" exception from certain court surcharges and fees. - Appropriating additional funds to the Department of Transportation for enforcing and administering the motor vehicle financial responsibility program. The bill's provisions generally take effect either upon publication or on the first day of the 10th month after publication, depending on the specific provision.

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http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2017/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb25