Driving Without Drivers License Penalties and Fees in Wisconsin
Reader’s Question:
How much would a driving without a license ticket cost in Racine, Wisconsin?
George
Racine, WI
The cost of the driving without a license ticket should/must be written on the ticket by the office.
The Wisconsin clerk of the court states that the dollar amount written on your ticket is actually a combination of a forfeiture and numerous fees and surcharges.
A ticket for driving with license expired or without any license in Racine and all cities in Wisconsin is a three point surcharge, which is estimated at $125.90.
You may contact the license division directly at (608) 266-2353.
Senior Car Insurance in Wisconsin – Driving Without a License
Reader’s Question:
My elderly grandfathers drivers license expired last January and he continues to drive his vehicle. Apparently he couldn’t see well enough to complete the renewal exam, so he will likely would not be given a renewal even if he tried. If he gets involve in an accident, will his car insurance cover his losses if he is knowingly driving without a license? We both live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Harry
Eau Claire, WI
If your grandfather is currently insured now in Eau Claire, WI he will be covered for the insurance coverage he has, even if the drivers license is expired. But, when the car insurance policy is renewed usually the driving record is run and it will be known that he doesn’t have a valid drivers license. Then he would have to obtain it or be canceled or no renewed. Also he will obtain a ticket for driving with suspended/revoked license and can be arrested as well.
Checking What Car Insurance Company A Person is Insured At
Reader’s Question:
Is there any database available in Wisconsin to verify what car insurance company a person has? It think that there should be some way to check out if an uncooperative at-fault driver has car insurance.
Marie
Milwaukee, WI
It is likely that the Wisconsin Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be able to assist you track down the at-fault person’s insurance company, if he has one. The WI Department of Motor Vehicle checks for insurance coverage on all motorists listed on an accident report. So hopefully you called the law enforcement officer to your accident scene to take a report.
If the Wisconsin DMV finds that a driver involved in an accident is uninsured, the other parties involved in the accident are informed. Those who are injured or have property damage can report their damages or injuries to the DMV. The Wisconsin safety responsibility law helps protect those who suffer damages in accidents caused by uninsured drivers by first taking away their vehicle registration and drivers license if the uninsured driver is at-fault and did not pay for the damages they caused.
So either way, if the at-fault party did or did not have car insurance at the time of the accident the DMV should be able to assist you so that your damages can be taken care of by the individual who caused the accident.
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