Wisconsin alcohol lawsOpen Container Law

Wisconsin Open Container Law (2026)

Restricted: Prohibited. Neither driver nor passengers may possess alcohol in an open/unsealed container in the passenger area of a vehicle on a highway (forfeiture/civil citation).

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

Prohibited. Neither driver nor passengers may possess alcohol in an open/unsealed container in the passenger area of a vehicle on a highway (forfeiture/civil citation). (Wis. Stat. 346.935.)

Official source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov

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