underage drinking... drivers liscence suspension?

Question

I live in Wisconsin.
I have gotten two underage drinking tickets and plan to pay both fines.
What effects will these tickets have on my drivers liscence eligibilty? At what age may I legally get my liscence.
Please do not answer this if you do not know for sure..
Please refrain from condemning me for my poor judgment.
Gracias.

Answer 1

Wisconsin State Law

The entirety of which is available here.

http://www.legis.state.wi.us/rsb/Statutes.html

The pertinent sections to you are Chapter 125, Section 07(4)

125.07(4)(bs)
(bs) Any person violating par. (a) is subject to the following penalties:

- Paragraph (a) refers to those guilty of underage consumption
- of alcohol.

125.07(4)(bs)1.
1. For a first violation, a forfeiture of not less than $250 nor more than $500, suspension of the person's operating privilege as provided under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 1., participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under par. (cg) or any combination of these penalties.

125.07(4)(bs)2.
2. For a violation committed within 12 months of one previous violation, either a forfeiture of not less than $300 nor more than $500, participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under par. (cg) or any combination of these penalties. In addition, the person's operating privilege may be suspended as provided under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 2., except that if the violation of par. (a) involved a motor vehicle the person's operating privilege shall be suspended as provided under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 2.

125.07(4)(bs)3.
3. For a violation committed within 12 months of 2 previous violations, either a forfeiture of not less than $500 nor more than $750, participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under par. (cg) or any combination of these penalties. In addition, the person's operating privilege may be suspended as provided under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 3., except that if the violation of par. (a) involved a motor vehicle the person's operating privilege shall be suspended as provided under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 3.

125.07(4)(bs)4.
4. For a violation committed within 12 months of 3 or more previous violations, either a forfeiture of not less than $750 nor more than $1,000, participation in a supervised work program or other community service work under par. (cg) or any combination of these penalties. In addition, the person's operating privilege may be suspended as provided under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 3., except that if the violation of par. (a) involved a motor vehicle the person's operating privilege shall be suspended as provided under s. 343.30 (6) (b) 3.

- You stated that you have two underage drinking tickets which
- means you fall under 125.07(4)(bs)2. One of the possible
- penalties is listed as 343.30(6)(b)2, which states

343.30(6)(b)

2. For a violation committed within 12 months of a previous violation, suspension for not more than one year

- So you could possibly be ineligible to drive for one year from the date you become eligable to obtain a driver's license; not to mention what Nightrider stated, your car insurance will be sky high to the point of being cost-prohibitive. Also, many insurance companies require a parent with a licensed dependant under the age of 18 to be placed on their insurance. I can only assume that your parents will not let you obtain a driver's license until you are 18, it's what I would do in their case. Hopefully, it goes without saying that you do NOT want a third violation.

Answer 2

I do not want to be judgemental. You will get that from others. Just wait to see answers pour in here.

To answer your question: 18 is about normal. But getting insurance to drive your car? Ha, that's another story. No one will want to give you license for at least another 10 years. (Assuming of course no more DUI). Essentially you can't drive unless you want to break all kinds of laws.

Answer 3

call 1-800 LA MIGRA