Experts Say Wisconsin DUI Laws Lax and Lacking
Group to Push for Changes in Wisconsin DUI Laws
The Wisconsin law is in stark contrast to other states, where parents can be criminally charged for supplying minors with alcohol.
The New York Times recently highlighted that in Wisconsin, kids can drink legally. Children that are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who gives consent, can be served alcohol in bars and restaurants in the state.
Unfortunately, Wisconsin also stands out as the state where more people drink and drive than anywhere else in the country. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that the state has the highest incidence of DUI-related (OWI-related) deaths in the United States.
A campaign for tougher DUI laws was recently launched by a coalition called All-Wisconsin Alcohol Risk Education. The group also wishes to promote a greater general awareness of drinking problems and will push for increased screening for alcohol abuse at health clinics.
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