Wisconsin OWI: License Suspension

Last reviewed: 2026-07-17

License suspension periods in Wisconsin increase with each OWI within the lookback period:

• First offense: 6–9 month revocation – 9 months; hardship: occupational license after 15–30 days
• Second offense: 12–18 month revocation – 18 months; hardship: occupational license; IID 1 year mandatory
• Third offense: 2–3 year revocation – 3 years; hardship: IID 1–3 years mandatory
• Fourth+ offense: 2–3 year revocation; IID – years; hardship: IID mandatory

Refusing the chemical test

Refusal: 1-year revocation first (2 years second, 3 years third) AND the refusal COUNTS AS A PRIOR OFFENSE for future OWI enhancement — a distinctive WI rule. Refusal admissible.

Statute: Wis. Stat. § 343.305