Cars

Motor vehicles are the dominant form of travel in Wisconsin and the popularity of travel by car continues to grow every year:

• As of January 1, 2007, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) registered more than 5.3 million vehicles in the state.
• As of January 1, 2007, there were more than 4 million licensed drivers in Wisconsin.
• The state has a 113,000 mile network of state highways and local roads, including the 3,650 mile Corridors 2020 network of four-lane backbone and key connector routes.

The WisDOT is also a major advocate for safety.  In 2006, 714 people lost their lives in highway crashes. The department is working to reduce fatalities with programs to increase seat belt use, reduce impaired driving, and educate motorists of all ages.

• Doing Business: licensing of automotive dealers
• Drivers & Vehicles: driver licensing and license plates / vehicle registration
• Programs for Local Government: highway improvement funding
• Plans & Projects: information on key highway projects
• Safety & Consumer Protection: motorist safety, motor vehicle dealer complaints
• State Patrol: enforcement, inspection, outreach and education
• Library: transportation laws and regulations
• Travel information: 
  • Driving conditions
  • Exits on Wisconsin freeways
  • Maps
  • Marquette interchange
  • Milwaukee-area traffic
  • Park and ride lots
  • Rest areas
  • RIDESHARE (southeastern Wisconsin)
  • Scenic information
  • Special events
  • Traffic counts
  • Weather conditions

Other information may be found in the Library or News areas.

Questions about the content of this page:
Office of Public Affairs, opa.exec@dot.state.wi.us 
Last modified: December 13, 2007