Drivers Beware: New Wisconsin Department of Transportation Policy Has Already Cost Thousands in Fines
Here are the top 5 things you need to know about this new enforcement crackdown:
- The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has quietly activated a new automated enforcement system targeting speeding in active construction zones, issuing over 2,000 citations in the first week alone.
- Fines start at $75 for a first offense but double if you are caught again in the same construction corridor within 12 months.
- Warning signs are now posted electronically, displaying your speed in real-time, but many drivers report missing them due to sudden activation.
- The program is currently a two-year pilot, meaning the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will collect data to determine if this becomes a permanent fixture statewide.
- A legal challenge has already been filed, arguing that the fines violate due process since the registered owner isn't necessarily the driver.