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Wisconsin
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-762-3947
Federal Highway Admin
608-829-7500
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Central
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Other Roads Cars: 65, Trucks: 65
Work Zone Special Limits
Various, Double original fine, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Do NOT Have to Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Overnight is Permitted
State Handheld Device Ban
No
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>8 in All Seats, $10
Sobriety Checkpoints
No, Prohibited by statute
High Blood Alcohol Content
.17, .20 and .25
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 18 or instructional permit
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
Guns must be unloaded and inaccessible, unless carry permit issued from state
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Law permits deadly force while in a vehicle with no duty to retreat
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.573
Truck Access Policies
5 mi
Plus highways designated by state
Plus highways designated by state
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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