A recent proposed bill to the Wisconsin Assembly would have increased consequences for some people convicted of multiple drunk drivings. In recent years the legislature has steadily increased drunk driving penalties. A new bill would
permanently revoke the driver's license of any person convicted of a fourth offense drunk driving. It would also
permanently revoke the driver's license of any person convicted of a second drunk driving who also were convicted of two or more additional serious crimes involving a vehicle. It is unclear what "serious crimes involving a vehicle" means exactly.
Repeat drunk driving is a huge problem in Wisconsin. In 2015 1/3 of the state-wide drunk driving convictions were for repeat offenders. A daily look at the news shows what a problem this can be. See here and here for evidence of that.
What do you think? Is a permanent license revocation in addition to existing penalties enough? Is it too much? Feel free to weigh in below, but also contact your local Assembly Representative to let them know your thoughts.
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