Questions about out of state driver's license in Wisconsin.

[guest2000]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA/WI
Would it be legal to keep a valid CA driver's license while living in Wisconsin and then obtaining a Wisconsin state identification card? If it is not legal to live in Wisconsin with an out of state driver's license, what is the penalty for it?

 

[racer72]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA/WI
Would it be legal to keep a valid CA driver's license while living in Wisconsin and then obtaining a Wisconsin state identification card? If it is not legal to live in Wisconsin with an out of state driver's license, what is the penalty for it?

You are required by state law to obtain a Wisconsin license within 60 day of becoming a resident of the state. You can be ticketed for driving with an invalid license.

 

[Zigner]

Are you in the military and stationed in WI (or a dependent of a military person who is stationed in WI)?

 

[FlyingRon]

Are you in the military and stationed in WI (or a dependent of a military person who is stationed in WI)?

Wisconsin does indeed honor out of state licenses for the military and dependents who are residents elsewhere who are stationed in Wisconsin (note that this is NOT universal).
Wisconsin is not a bad home state if you're a military member. Your driver's license never expired for as long as you are on active duty.

Note if you're carrying only the minimum California insurance limits, you'll likely be illegally underinsured in Wisconsin if you are a resident there.

Driving without a license is $200 for the first offense, up to 30 days and $300 for the second, ...
Driving without (sufficient) insurance is another $500.

You're likely to be charged with both if you're stopped.

 

[HighwayMan]

What's your reason for avoiding getting a Wisconsin drivers license?