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Do you have to have insurance on your car to operate in Wisconsin?: Yes. No person may operate a motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the owner or operator of the vehicle has in effect a motor vehicle liability policy with respect to the vehicle being operated.
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1. What is a class B highway?: This is a road that restricts axle weights to 60 percent of ordinary legal weight limitations.

2. Does the Department of Transportation (DMV) accept credit cards at the counter?: The public can only use credit cards to renew via online or phone renewal of plates, not in person at any of the DMV offices.

3. Is it legal to drive without shoes?: Yes.

4. Do you have to have insurance on your car to operate in Wisconsin?: Yes. No person may operate a motor vehicle upon a highway in this state unless the owner or operator of the vehicle has in effect a motor vehicle liability policy with respect to the vehicle being operated.
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5. Do I have to register my handgun in Wisconsin?: No.

6. What is the legal method of carrying a weapon in my vehicle in Wisconsin?: A person with a CCW license can carry a concealed weapon, including a handgun, in their car. Under the new law, even a person without a CCW license can carry a handgun in his/her vehicle, so long as the weapon is not concealed. However, long guns (rifles and shotguns) still must be unloaded and encased while in a vehicle, whether the person is a CCW license holder or not.

7. May an officer exceed the speed limit without having lights/siren on?: Yes, while obtaining evidence of a speed violation or responding to a felony in progress.

8. Is it unlawful to drive with headphones on?: If there is reason to believe that this would interfere with safe operation of a vehicle, a person could be charged with inattentive driving.