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January 15, 2025: Frozen road law expands to entire state
January 13, 2025: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, WisDOT celebrate $50 million in federal infrastructure grants to improve safety and mobility in Milwaukee, Menominee Nation
January 13, 2025: Don’t miss your chance to become a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper or inspector, one week left to apply
January 3, 2025: Licenses revoked from nine area wholesale dealers
January 3, 2025: WisDOT takes action against 11 Arlington-based wholesale dealers

December 30, 2024: 2024 DMV by the numbers
December 20, 2024: Year in Review: WisDOT celebrates projects, programs advancing Wisconsin transportation in 2024
December 19, 2024: Frozen road law starts Saturday for northern half of Wisconsin
December 17, 2024: New winter road condition categories unveiled on 511 Wisconsin

December 16, 2024: It’s the last holiday travel season before REAL ID starts in 2025
December 13, 2024: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign begins today
December 11, 2024: Now hiring Wisconsin State Patrol troopers and inspectors, five weeks left to apply
December 9, 2024: Transportation Projects Commission advances I-39/90/94 and US 51/Stoughton Road projects
December 2, 2024: WisDOT, WCHA applaud snowplow drivers across Wisconsin

November 26, 2024: Put safe driving habits on the menu this Thanksgiving weekend
November 21, 2024: Gov. Evers, WisDOT announce $500,000 Transportation Economic Assistance Grant to support 100 new jobs in southern Wisconsin
November 19, 2024: Automated vehicle advisory group collaborates with WisDOT on advancements in vehicle technology
November 18, 2024: Move over, slow down to keep emergency roadside workers safe
November 12, 2024: Advisory committee partnership advances non-driver transportation services
November 4, 2024: Wisconsin DMV extends hours ahead of election

October 31, 2024: WisDOT, Federal Railroad Administration celebrate $72.8 million grant to advance rail transportation in Wisconsin
October 30, 2024: WisDOT challenges Wisconsin to commit to safety on Buckle Up Phone Down Day
October 29, 2024: New Motorists’ Handbook delivers accessible, updated instructions and information to Wisconsin drivers
October 28, 2024: DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls
October 25, 2025: Be on the lookout for more deer on the roads during the fall rut
October 23, 2024: Now recruiting: Wisconsin State Patrol troopers, inspectors

October 22, 2024: Innovative WisDOT website wins two national awards
October 21, 2024: Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID
October 18, 2024: Wisconsin now accepting applications to fund additional electric vehicle charging stations
October 18, 2024: Wisconsin State Patrol Urges Drivers to Move over or Slow Down for Emergency Responders
October 17, 2024: Secretary Boardman announces new deputy secretary of WisDOT

October 14, 2024: DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
October 14, 2024: WisDOT announces park and ride closures due to safety and security issues
October 10, 2024: License suspended for Milwaukee motor vehicle dealer
October 10, 2024: License revoked for Milwaukee motor vehicle dealer
October 9, 2024: DMV releases International Crane Foundation license plates

September 23, 2024: Licenses revoked for nine Beaver Dam area wholesale dealers
September 23, 2024: Licenses revoked for three wholesale dealers at two Elkhorn locations
September 23, 2024: Licenses revoked for 46 Arlington-based wholesale dealers
September 20, 2024: Wisconsin aviation history at your fingertips with WisDOT’s online aeronautical chart archive
September 18, 2024: More than 800 traffic stops on the Beltline this summer through increased State Patrol enforcement

September 13 2024: Wisconsin DMV ready for new Federal CDL requirements
September 12, 2024: New secretary shares vision for Wisconsin’s transportation future
September 3, 2024: Wisconsin State Patrol to welcome community members at open house events throughout the state

August 29, 2024: WisDOT seeks public comment on 2024 ADA Transition Plan
August 29, 2024: WisDOT receives regional transportation award for Zoo Interchange project
August 28, 2024: WisDOT construction forecast for Labor Day weekend travelers
August 26, 2024: Wisconsin implements new CDL testing guidelines beginning November 4, 2024

August 21, 2024: Governor’s Conference on Highway Safety highlights the strength of collaboration to prevent crashes on Wisconsin’s roads
August 16, 2024: Wisconsin State Patrol focuses efforts to stop impaired driving
August 15, 2024: Wisconsin State Patrol plans aerial enforcement on Beltline this Friday, August 16
August 12, 2024: Wisconsin DMV extends hours ahead of tomorrow’s primary election
August 6, 2024: DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls

July 30, 2024: Wisconsin law enforcement agencies join together to stop speeding with special enforcement Wednesday
July 30, 2024: WisDOT showcases initiatives to improve safety on Wisconsin roads
July 29, 2024: Elkhorn wholesale dealer license revoked for odometer and title fraud

July 29, 2024: Beaver Dam wholesale dealer license revoked for odometer, title fraud and selling to direct to consumers
July 29, 2024: Two Arlington wholesale dealers licenses revoked
July 29, 2024: Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls
July 26, 2024: Wisconsin State Patrol welcomes 23 new officers at graduation, including first lateral recruit class
July 25, 2024: Five Elkhorn-area wholesale dealers have licenses revoked for lack of dealer bond

July 25, 2024: Elkhorn wholesale dealer license revoked for odometer and title fraud
July 25, 2024: Four Beaver Dam wholesale dealers have licenses revoked for lack of dealer bond
July 25, 2024: Arlington wholesale dealer license revoked for odometer and title fraud
July 22, 2024: DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
July 19, 2024: WisDOT celebrates aviation in Wisconsin during EAA AirVenture week

July 15, 2024: Three wholesale dealer licenses revoked for odometer and title fraud
July 15, 2024: Beaver Dam wholesale dealer license revoked for odometer and title fraud
July 10, 2024: Road, ramp closures planned next week near downtown Milwaukee
July 2, 2024: Wisconsin State Patrol partners with Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association to elevate focus on safe driving
July 1, 2024: Expect company on Wisconsin roads during Fourth of July weekend travel

June 14, 2024: Risk of pavement buckling rises with temperatures
June 13, 2024: Speed enforcement on the Beltline takes to the sky
June 12, 2024: Tomorrow is last day of Madison West DMV Service Center
June 4, 2024: New Wisconsin DMV license plate request from Wisconsin County Forests Association
June 3, 2024: DMV offers option to add emergency contact information to license data

May 31, 2024: Wisconsin’s driver license named ‘Best ID’
May 28, 2024: Licenses revoked for two wholesale dealers at Arlington location
May 28, 2024: Licenses revoked for three Elkhorn-area wholesale dealers
May 28, 2024: License revoked for seven wholesale dealers in Beaver Dam
May 28, 2024: Licenses revoked for two Milwaukee wholesale dealers
May 28, 2024: License revoked for Racine motor vehicle dealer

May 28, 2024: License revoked for Pound-based wholesale dealer
May 23, 2024: Know before you go: WisDOT offers travel tips for Memorial Day weekend
May 20, 2024: The annual Click It or Ticket campaign is back, reminding drivers to buckle up
May 16, 2024: Wisconsin State Patrol boosts efforts to stop risky driving on the Beltline in Dane County
May 14, 2024: Madison West DMV moves to South Park Street

May 13, 2024: License revoked for Arlington wholesale dealer
May 13, 2024: License revoked from three Elkhorn wholesale dealers
May 8, 2024: DMV releases two new special license plates
May 6, 2024: ICYMI: New Borealis trains double service along Twin Cities – Chicago corridor
May 3, 2024: WisDOT honors Wisconsin State Patrol staff for going above and beyond to keep communities safe

April 16, 2024: ICYMI: Gov. Evers, WisDOT officials join Columbia County for safer work zones
April 15, 2024: Annual Work Zone Awareness Week promotes highway safety
April 12, 2024: Weight restrictions end Tuesday for northern Wisconsin highways
April 10, 2024: Watch for Adopt-A-Highway crews on Wisconsin roadsides
April 1, 2024: Wisconsin DMV extends hours ahead of election

March 29, 2024: Licenses revoked for three more area wholesale dealers
March 29, 2024: License revoked for Milwaukee wholesale dealer license

March 25, 2024: DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls
March 21, 2024: Licenses revoked for Beaver Dam wholesale dealers
March 19: 2024: More testing facilities and new website enhance service for emissions program customers
March 18: 2024: Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID
March 15, 2024: Weight restrictions end Monday for majority of Wisconsin highways

March 15, 2024: WisDOT expands ‘Control Your Drive’ campaign to prevent consequences of reckless driving
March 13, 2024: WisDOT applauds federal investment to reconnect Wisconsin communities
March 11, 2024: DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
March 8, 2024: I-94 East-West Project Receives Federal Approval
March 1, 2024: ICYMI: WisDOT joins nationwide effort to prevent traffic deaths

February 19, 2024: It’s not too late to obtain an ID needed to vote in tomorrow’s primary
February 16, 2024: New EV Hybrid stickers for first responder safety are ready for Wisconsin license plates
February 13, 2024: DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to use at the polls
February 8, 2024: Wisconsin DMV investigates increase in odometer rollbacks, title fraud
February 5, 2024: Most common forms of identification to show at voting polls: Wisconsin DMV’s driver license or ID
February 2, 2024: Warm temperatures end frozen road declaration statewide

January 29, 2024: DMV offers information on obtaining an ID for voting
January 29, 2024: Help shape the future of Wisconsin’s Official State Highway Map
January 22, 2024: WisDOT announces 2023 Excellence in Construction Awards
January 16, 2024: Frozen road law begins Thursday for northern half of Wisconsin

January 11, 2024: Be prepared for travel impacts as more snow, frigid temperatures enter Wisconsin
January 8, 2024: Winter storm expected to impact travel
January 8, 2024: WisDOT’s interactive map details where federal funding plays a role in improving state infrastructure
January 2, 2024: DMV takes action against two Milwaukee motor vehicle dealers
January 2, 2024: Latest wholesale dealer license revoked from Arlington site