Wisconsin Drunk Driving

Wisconsin is notorius for having a lot of DUI convictions because of it's reputation for drinking. Wisconsin has the highest rating of drunk driving fatalities out of all driving fatalities in the United States. The limit of BAC is .08 in the state of Wisconsin.
History
In 1990 35,753 got OWI, then in 2000 38,324 got OWI also in 2000 an average of one person was killed or injured in an alcohol-related crash every 74 minutes on Wisconsin roadways. In 2000 10% of the OWI convictions were underage and 92% were of all convictions the person was found guilty. But in 2006 Wisconsin had 49% of driving fatalities from alcohol highest in the nation. In 2009 Wisconsin started the campaign zero deaths on Wisconsin's roads called zero in Wisconsin.
Laws
A first-time offender is subject to pay a fine of $150 to $300. Generally, the driver’s license suspension period is six to nine months. A second DUI within 10 years faces five days to six months imprisonment and a fine of $350 to $1,100. Generally, the driver’s license suspension period is one year to 18 months. A third DUI faces up to 30 days to one year in a county jail and a fine of $600 to $2,000. Generally, the driver’s license suspension period is two to three years. A fourth DUI faces 60 days to one year in a county jail and a fine of $600 to $2,000. Generally, the driver’s license suspension period is two to three years. A person who commits a fifth or subsequent DUI faces six months to six years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Generally, the driver’s license suspension period is two to three years. If your younger than 21 you can be convicted with an OWI if your BAC is above .02.
Organizations
MADD or Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Is the most famous organization against drunk driving their mission is is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
Sources
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/safety/motorist/drunkdriving/law.htm
http://www.alcoholalert.com/drunk-driving-statistics-wisconsin.html
http://www.maddwisconsin.org/
http://wilawlibrary.gov/topics/justice/crimlaw/drunk.php

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