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Traffic
OWI / PAC citations
OWI = Operating While Intoxicated -OR-
DWI = Driving While Intoxicated - ss346.63(1)a
(OWI & DWI are commonly interchangeable terms, and they refer to
the the same state statute)
PAC = Prohibited Alcohol Content -
ss346.63(1)b
A "PAC" citation is
issued based on the results of your blood test when you are arrested
for drinking & driving and your blood/alcohol content is higher
than the legal limit of .08 (Change from .10, effective October 1,
2003). This citation is commonly sent to
you via U.S. Mail.
You may be found guilty of either the
OWI or PAC violation, however if you plead to one of the charges, the other
charge is dismissed.
Reference Wisconsin State
Statutes
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