I received my first offense of DUI in  Wisconsin. My license was suspended immediately. Can I still be covered by an insurance carrier with a suspended license? If an insurance provider finds out about the DUI conviction, how much does car insurance rates increase?

Britney

Kenosha, WI

The penalties for operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Kenosha Wisconsin can include forfeiture of car and revocation of license for the first time conviction, 3 year license revocation, to up to six years imprisonment, and possible seizure of car for subsequent violations. Also, more harsh penalties apply if death or injury results.

With a drunk driving conviction, car insurance rates tend to increase quite a bit. The amount of the auto insurance rate increase will depend upon your insurance carrier’s rating system. If your insurance does rise to an unmanageable amount, you may get a lower DUI car insurance quote in Wisconsin.