One of the most unfortunate consequences of a conviction for an OWI is that the offense will be reflected permanently on a driver’s driving record. Source: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/safety/education/drunk-drv/ddlaw.aspx
It is human nature to want to quickly move on from something that threatens us or makes us feel uncomfortable. Whether it was one absent-minded mistake, or you feel ashamed of getting a speeding ticket, it is tempting to just pay the fine and “make it go away”....
Did you know? Refusing to submit to a breath test during a traffic stop is grounds for requiring a driver to have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle. Source: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/343/iii/305
