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Stand with the Wisconsin Coalition for Safe Roads and help urge our elected officials, faith leaders, business owners and community members to support restoring legal driving access to all. Use this templates to voice your concerns and share it with your representatives. Every letter makes a difference—together, we’re building momentum for safer roads, stronger communities, and a brighter future.
Use this template to share your personal story and urge legislators to restore driver’s licenses regardless of immigration status. By speaking up, you’ll help ensure safer roads, stronger local economies, and fair opportunities for everyone in our communities.
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Understanding the Current Situation
Wisconsin law requires proof of legal residence to obtain a driver’s license. This requirement stems from a 2007 federal law that prohibited states from issuing driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants unless states specifically passed legislation allowing it. While 19 states have enacted such legislation, Wisconsin has not yet done so.
According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 65,000 undocumented immigrants are employed in Wisconsin. Many must drive to work, but do so without proper licensing or insurance, risking fines and potential deportation. This affects crucial industries including dairy and other agriculture, restaurants, manufacturing, and food processing.
The Proposed Solution
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The Wisconsin Coalition for Safe Roads advocates legislation to let undocumented immigrants obtain ‘driving cards.’ These cards would:
This reform would:
Impact and Benefits
The proposed change would positively affect multiple sectors, including dairy and other agriculture, restaurants, manufacturing, and food processing:
No negative impacts have been identified. States that have implemented similar laws have not repealed them. The cards would only be for driving and would not enable:
Implementation
Three steps are necessary:
The Coalition is building a grassroots movement that includes:
The Coalition aims to gather bipartisan legislative support to pass this important reform.
Nineteen states have successfully implemented similar legislation (see map). Their experience shows:
Additional Information
Undocumented immigrants seeking driving cards would need to:
For more information or to support this initiative, contact the Wisconsin Coalition for Safe Roads:
Email: contact@wisconsinforsaferoads.org