Wisconsin Consumer Act Interpretive Opinion

​​​​Installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) and/or Starter Interrupt Technology ​​on a Vehicle

Installation of a GPS and/or a device that is designed to remotely disable a vehicle is not illegal. However, use of this technology must comply with the Wisconsin Consumer Act in addition to any other laws that may govern the usage in a particular situation.

This statement supersedes and replaces any previous statements or positions by the department on this issue.



Wisconsin Consumer Act Interpretive Opinion - Installation of ​​GPS and/or Starter Interrupt Technology on a Vehicle​, January 26, 2016