Wisconsin Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

Wisconsin law does not prohibit driving barefoot. The Wisconsin Statutes and Department of Transportation do not specify any footwear requirements for drivers. Driving barefoot is legal and without restrictions.

Wisconsin Statutes § 346.03 requires vehicles to be driven within a single lane and prohibits lane splitting. Motorcyclists may not ride between lanes or rows of vehicles except when overtaking or turning.

License plate covers are restricted in Wisconsin. No significant legislative changes since 2023, but there is a continued emphasis on ensuring that plates are not obstructed.

Radar detectors are legal for use and possession in private vehicles in Wisconsin. Wisconsin statutes do not prohibit radar detectors, and their sale is permitted. Commercial vehicles may be subject to federal regulations.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Wisconsin under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in Wisconsin regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in Wisconsin after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. Wisconsin law permits a right turn on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.

The use of studded tires is prohibited on public roads in Wisconsin.

Window Tinting is legal in Wisconsin. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. Rear side and back windows may be tinted without restriction. Medical exemptions are available under Wis. Stat. § 347.485.