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Work zone speeding in Wisconsin

A work zone ticket in Wisconsin costs $243.60 on the state schedule. Insurance typically rises about 25% after one ticket.

Fine$243.60state schedule
PointsSee state rules
Insurance over 3 years+$1,512+25% for about 3 years
Traffic safety courseYes

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What does the Wisconsin state schedule charge for a work zone ticket?

TicketYou pay
Speeding in a work zone or emergency response area, 1 to 10 mph above3 points.$243.60[4]

Will a work zone ticket raise your insurance?

Most likely. Insurers treat it as a speeding conviction. In Wisconsin one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 25% on average[1], or about $1,512 over three years on a typical $2,016 policy[1]. This is an average from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote.

How long do you have to respond to a work zone ticket in Wisconsin?

  1. Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[6][7][13]
    Details

    Pay the deposit or enter a plea before the court date on the citation. If you miss it: The court can treat it as a no contest plea and enter a default judgment, or issue a warrant.

  2. 10daysAsk for a jury trial and pay the jury feefrom the court date[13][14]
    Details

    Ask for a jury trial and pay the jury fee. If you miss it: The case is tried by a judge instead.

  3. 20daysPay a default judgmentfrom conviction[7][8]
    Details

    Pay a default judgment. If you miss it: Your license can be suspended or a warrant issued.

  4. 180daysAsk to reopen a default judgment for mistake or excusable neglectfrom the court date[7]
    Details

    Ask to reopen a default judgment for mistake or excusable neglect. If you miss it: After 6 months the judgment stands.

Can you keep a work zone ticket off your Wisconsin record?

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Will a work zone ticket raise my insurance in Wisconsin?

A speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 25% on average in Wisconsin (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026).

Sources

Wisconsin law and DMV sources (8)
  1. Wisconsin's point system, Wisconsin DOT / DMV.
  2. Traffic safety courses, Wisconsin DOT / DMV.
  3. Revised Uniform State Traffic Deposit Schedule, 2026 (updated edition reflecting Act 179 changes), Wisconsin Judicial Conference.
  4. Wis. Stat. §345.26 (deposit for traffic violations), Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau.
  5. Wis. Stat. §345.37 (procedure on default of appearance), Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau.
  6. Wis. Stat. §345.47 (judgment, nonpayment suspension), Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau.
  7. Dane County Clerk of Courts: Traffic Citations, Dane County Clerk of Courts.
  8. Waukesha County: Traffic Citation FAQs, Waukesha County Circuit Courts.
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  4. How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).