Governor Walker signs bill that will make fourth offense drunk driving a felony

MADISON -- A statement from the Governor's Office indicates Governor Scott Walker on Monday, April 25th signed into law a bill cracking down on drunk driving.

Walker signed Senate Bill 455 into law Monday morning at the Capitol in Madison -- one of seven bills signed by Walker in Madison Monday.

The bill will make fourth offense drunk driving a felony -- regardless of when it was committed. Previously, fourth offense drunk driving was only a felony if it occurred within five years of a previous DUI.

The bill will also increase penalties for repeat drunk drivers. Those convicted of fifth or sixth DUI offenses will serve five years in prison, vs. three.

CLICK HERE to read Senate Bill 455.