Category: Traffic

Don’t get towed – 2024 Milwaukee County winter parking laws, explained.

Milwaukee County winter parking laws start December 1, 2024.  Don’t get towed. Milwaukee County winter parking laws go into effect on December 1, 2024.  Different municipalities and neighborhoods have different rules, so we’ve compiled winter parking regulations from larger municipalities in this blog post for your convenience. Van Severen Law Office, S.C. is a criminal…

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Can police stop me for broken taillights?

Wondering whether police can stop you for broken taillights in Wisconsin?  Van Severen Law Office, S.C. criminal defense lawyers explain: Broken taillights, and replacing burnt out bulbs, involves one of the most basic forms of maintenance we must perform on our vehicles.  This is especially the case if you’ve ever had the pleasure of driving…

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Is window tint illegal in Wisconsin? How dark is too dark?

Section 305.32 of the Wisconsin Statutes: side and rear window tint Section 305.32 of the Wisconsin Statutes deals with window tint law as applied to side, vent, and read windows.  There are a few ways tint is legal in Wisconsin: Firstly, the tint is installed by the manufacturer of the glazing as a part of…

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10 road trip safety tips for your next adventure

Bring an emergency kit You should always have an emergency kit in your car, but it’s especially important to make sure it’s well-stocked before going on a long trip.  While properly preparing your vehicle is a great start, it cannot prevent various problems like punctured tires, collisions, or passenger illnesses.  Those issues can occur at…

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Drunk Driving Homicide

Drunk driving homicide penalties change A new law was enacted in Wisconsin that changes the sentencing structure for drunk driving homicides.  Signed into law by Governor Tony Evers on November 20, 2019, the bill created a presumptive minimum penalty for all drunk driving homicides.  This post will explain the new law, how it changes the…

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4th Amendment Update with Kansas v. Glover?

Registered owner of the vehicle is revoked.  Can police pull me over? There is a case pending in the United States Supreme Court that will have a huge impact on drivers throughout the country.  Kansas v. Glover will address whether police can pull over a car solely because the registered owner of the car has...CONTINUE READING

Marijuana Smell in my Car

Did you know that if a police officer detects the smell of marijuana in your car during a traffic stop, he can search your car?  So long as marijuana remains illegal in Wisconsin, police can search your car based on the smell alone.  This post looks at car searches based on the smell of marijuana….

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Electric Scooters Legal in Milwaukee

Electric scooters now legal in Milwaukee Electric scooters are everywhere in Milwaukee.  Just take a stroll through the Third Ward and you will see dozens of riders zipping past you.  Lime.  Bird.  Spin.  What happens when a user cuts you off, swerves in front of your vehicle, or commits some other senseless act?  Surely you’ve…

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Demerit Points On Your Driving Record

You’re driving down the highway when you see flashing red and blue lights behind you.  The cop comes up to talk to you and gives you a ticket.  You see the fine and you see the  “estimated points.”  What do the points mean? How long do the demerit points stay on your record?  Read on...CONTINUE READING

Bartender Faces Charges in Texas

Texas bartender charged for serving alcohol to an intoxicated person A Texas bartender was arrested last week and was charged with a misdemeanor for selling alcohol to an intoxicated person.  Is there a similar statute in Wisconsin?  Read on to learn about a similar crime in Wisconsin and what penalties you face if convicted. Over-serving…

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