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Wisconsin’s Boating While Intoxicated Laws | DrivingLaws.org
Wisconsin’s Boating While Intoxicated Laws
Read about the consequences of boating while intoxicated (BWI) in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin law prohibits operating a motorboat while intoxicated by drugs or alcohol. A person can be convicted of boating while intoxicated (BWI) for operating a motorboat while:
impaired by drugs, alcohol, or a combination of the two to “a degree which renders him or her incapable of safe motorboat operation”
having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or greater (.04% for commercial boaters), or
having a “detectable amount” of a controlled substance in the blood.
(Wis. Stat. Ann. § 30.681(1) (2016).)
The consequences of a Wisconsin BWI depend on the facts of the case. But generally, BWI penalties are:
First offense. A first-offense BWI generally carries $150 to $300 in fines.
Second offense. Where a BWI offender has had one prior BWI conviction within the past five years, the second BWI carries five days to six months in jail and $300 to $1,000 in fines.
Third offense. Where a BWI offender has had two prior BWI convictions within the past five years, the third BWI carries 30 days to one year in jail and $600 to $2,000 in fines.
BWI involving injury. If a BWI offender “causes injury” to another person while boating under the influence, the offense carries 30 days to one year in jail and $300 to $2,000 in fines.
Judges must order all BWI offenders to be assessed for and comply with recommended substance abuse treatment. And anyone convicted of a BWI must complete a state-approved boating safety program.
(Wis. Stat. Ann. § 30.80(6) (2016).)
If you’ve been arrested for or charged with boating while intoxicated in Wisconsin, get in contact with an experienced BWI attorney. The facts of every case are different. A good BWI attorney should be able to explain how the law applies to the facts of your case and help you decide on your best course of action.