Driving While Suspended
Wis. Stat. 343.44 — suspended is a $50 to $200 forfeiture; revoked up to $2,500
Knowing is not an element. Operating on a highway during a suspension or revocation, or outside the limits of an occupational license, is an offense in Wisconsin whether or not the driver knew the privilege was suspended or revoked. Not receiving or refusing a notice mailed to the last known address is no defense.
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| ViolationOperating while suspended | PenaltyForfeiture of $50 to $200 |
| ViolationOperating while revoked | PenaltyForfeiture up to $2,500 |
| ViolationRevoked, where the revocation came from an offense the statutes count toward repeat penalties | PenaltyFine up to $2,500, up to one year in the county jail, or both |
| ViolationSuspended, causing great bodily harm | PenaltyForfeiture of $5,000 to $7,500, or a Class I felony if the driver knew |
| ViolationSuspended, causing a death | PenaltyForfeiture of $7,500 to $10,000, or a Class H felony if the driver knew |
Sources for this section (1)
- Wis. Stat. 343.44 — Operating while suspended, revoked, ordered out-of-service or disqualified
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wisconsin attorney.