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Wisconsin's Off-Road Drunk Driving Crisis | Milwaukee News
Eighteen people have died in Wisconsin off-road vehicle crashes this year, with alcohol implicated in at least four — and blood tests pending in eleven more. One tragic case involved a 26-year-old whose BAC was triple the legal limit, killing two passengers when her UTV rolled. As ATVs and UTVs grow in popularity — used for recreation, chores, and daily errands — their pavement-unfriendly design demands sober operation. Yet current penalties for impaired off-road driving are a mere $450 civil fine, far lighter than car DUIs. Lawmakers want OWI for these vehicles to count on driving records…
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