A.
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this article,
all provisions of Chapters 340 to 348, Wis. Stats., describing and defining
regulations with respect to vehicles and traffic for which the penalty is
a forfeiture only, including penalties to be imposed and procedure for prosecution,
are adopted and by reference made a part of this article as if fully set forth
in this section. Any act required to be performed or prohibited by any statute
incorporated in this section by reference is required or prohibited by this
article.
B.
Sections of Chapters 340 to 348, Wis. Stats., adopted
by reference shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
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340.01
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Words and phrases defined
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341.11(4)
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Display of registration plates
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341.15
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Display of registration plates
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341.16(4)
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Issuance of duplicate plates
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341.55
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Penalty for misuse of plates
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341.57(3)
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Registration of finance companies and banks
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341.63
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When registration is to be suspended
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342.05(4)
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Certificate of title required
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342.15(5),
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Transfer of interest in vehicle (6) and (7)
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342.23
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Secured party's and owner's duties
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342.30, 342.31 and 342.34
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Anti-theft and anti-fraud provisions
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343.01
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Words and phrases defined
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343.305
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Implied consent
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343.35
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Surrender of licenses upon cancellation, revocation or suspension
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343.45 to 343.46
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Unlawful practices relative to licenses
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343.60 to 343.72
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Licensing of driver schools and instructors
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343.73
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Penalty
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344.01
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Words and phrases defined
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344.45 to 344.46
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Penalties for violation of chapter
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344.51
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Financial responsibility for domestic rented vehicles
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345.01
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Words and phrases defined
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345.20 to 345.53
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General provisions in traffic forfeiture actions
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345.55
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Traffic officers not to profit from arrests
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346.01
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Words and phrases defined
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346.02
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Applicability of chapter
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346.03
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Applicability of rules of the road to authorized emergency vehicles
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346.04(1) and (2) and 346.05 to 346.16
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Driving, meeting, overtaking and passing
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346.17
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Penalty for violation §§ 346.04 to 346.16
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346.18 to 346.21
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Right-of-way
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346.22
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Penalty for violating §§ 346.18 to 346.21
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346.23 to 346.29
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Drivers and pedestrians
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346.30
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Penalty for violating §§ 346.23 to 346.29
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346.31 to 346.35
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Turning and stopping and required signals
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346.36
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Penalty for violating §§ 346.31 to 346.35
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346.37 to 346.42
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Traffic signs, signals and markings
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346.43
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Penalty for violating §§ 346.44 to 346.48
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346.44 to 346.48
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Required stops
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346.49
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Penalty for violating §§ 346.44 to 346.48
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346.50 to 346.55
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Restrictions on stopping and parking
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346.56
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Penalty for violating §§ 346.50 to 346.55
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346.57(2), (3) and (4)(a) to (c)
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Speed restrictions--first offense in a year
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346.57(4) (d), (5) and (6) to 346.595
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Speed restrictions
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346.60
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Penalty for violating §§ 346.57 to 346.595
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346.61
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Applicability of sections relating to reckless and drunken driving
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346.62(1) and (3)
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Reckless driving--first offense in four years
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346.63(1), (3) and (4)
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Operating under "influence" of intoxicant--first offense in five years
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346.64
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Employment of drunk operators--first offense in a year
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346.65(1) and (2)
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Penalty for violating §§ 346.62 to 346.64
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346.66
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Applicability of sections relating to accident and accident reporting
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346.68 and 346.69
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Duty upon striking unattended vehicle--upon striking property on or
adjacent to highway--first offense within a year
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346.70(1), (2) or (3), 346.71, 346.72 and 346.73
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Duty to report accident, etc.
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346.70(4)
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Police and traffic agencies to report
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346.70(5)
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Falsifying reports--first offense within a year
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346.77 to 346.81
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Bicycles and play vehicles
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346.82
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Penalty for violating §§ 346.77 to 346.81
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346.87 to 346.94
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Miscellaneous rules
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346.95
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Penalty for violating §§ 346.87 to 346.94
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347.01 to 347.05
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General provisions
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347.06 to 347.29
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Lighting equipment
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347.30
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Penalty for violating lighting equipment requirements
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347.35 to 347.49
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Other equipment
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347.50
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Penalty for violating §§ 347.35 to 347.49
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348.01 to 348.02
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Size, weight, load--General provisions
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348.05 to 348.10
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Size and load
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348.11
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Penalty for violating size and load limitations
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348.15 to 348.20
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Weight
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348.21 348.25 to 348.27
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Penalty for violating weight limitations Permits
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348.28
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Permits to be carried--penalty
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Snowmobiles
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350.01
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Definitions
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350.02
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Crossing highways
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350.03
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Operation of snowmobiles on or in the vicinity of a highway
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350.04
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Snowmobile races, derbies and routes
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350.05
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Persons under twelve operating a snowmobile
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350.07
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Driving bear, deer or other game prohibited
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350.08
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Owner permitting operation
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350.09
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Head lamps, tail lamps and brakes
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350.10
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Miscellaneous provisions for snowmobile operations
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C.
There are also adopted by reference the following sections of the Wisconsin statutes, but the prosecution of such offenses under this article shall be as provided in Chapters 340 to 348, Wis. Stats., and the penalty for violation thereof shall be limited to a forfeiture as provided in § 221-6.
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346.935
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Drinking in motor vehicles on highway
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941.01(1)
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Negligent operation of vehicle off highway
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The operator of any vehicle involved in an accident shall, within 10
days after such accident, file with the Sheriff's Department a copy of the
report required by § 346.70, Wis. Stats., if any. If the operator
is unable to make such report, any occupant of the vehicle at the time of
the accident capable of making such report shall have the duty to comply with
this section. Such reports shall be subject to the provisions and limitations
in §§ 346.70(4)(f) and 346.73, Wis. Stats.
A.
The County Highway Department is authorized and directed
to procure, erect and maintain appropriate standard traffic signs, signals
and markings conforming to the rules of the State Highway Division giving
such notice of the provisions of this article as required by state law. Signs
shall be erected in such locations and manner as the County Highway Department
determines will best effect the purpose of this article and give adequate
warning to users of the street or highway.
B.
The County Highway Department shall have the authority
granted by § 349.09, Wis. Stats., and is directed to order the removal
of a sign, signal, marking or device placed, maintained or displayed in violation
of this article or § 346.41, Wis. Stats. Any charge imposed on a
premises for removal of such an illegal sign, signal or device shall be reported
to the County Board of Supervisors at its next regular meeting for review
and certification.
References to specific statutory sections, wherever used in this article,
shall mean the current edition of the Wisconsin statutes and any amendments
thereto.
This article shall be enforced with the provisions of §§ 345.20
through 345.53, Chapter 799 and § 66.0114, Wis. Stats.
A.
Stipulation of guilt or no contest. Stipulations of guilt
or no contest may be made by persons arrested for violations of this article
in accordance with § 66.0114(1)(b), Wis. Stats., whenever the provisions
of § 345.27, Wis. Stats., are inapplicable to such violations. Stipulations
shall conform to the form contained on the uniform traffic citation and complaint
under § 345.11, Wis. Stats., and may be accepted within five days
of the date of the alleged violation. Stipulations may be accepted by the
Clerk of the County Court or the Sheriff's office.
B.
Deposits. Any person stipulating guilt or no contest under Subsection A of this section must make the deposit required under § 345.26, Wis. Stats., or, if the deposit is not established under such statute, shall deposit a forfeited penalty as provided in the schedule established by the Sheriff's office and approved by the County Board of Supervisors. Deposits may be brought or mailed to the office of the Clerk of the County Court or Sheriff's office as directed by the arresting officer. Deposits for parking or nonmoving violations shall be mailed or brought to the Sheriff's office.
C.
Notice of demerit points and receipt. Every officer accepting
a forfeited penalty or money deposit under this article shall receipt therefor
in triplicate as provided in § 346.26(3)(b), Wis. Stats. Every officer
accepting a stipulation under the provisions of this article shall comply
with the provisions of §§ 343.27, 343.28, 345.261(a) and 345.27(2),
Wis. Stats., statement of notice in substantially the form contained on the
uniform traffic citation and complaint promulgated under § 345.11,
Wis. Stats.
D.
Forfeitures in treasury; officer to post bond and qualify.
Any officer accepting deposits or forfeited penalties under this article shall
deliver them to the Clerk of the Court within 20 days after receipt. Any officer
authorized to accept deposits under § 345.26, Wis. Stats., or this
section shall qualify by taking the oath prescribed by § 19.01,
Wis. Stats., and filing an official bond in the sum of $3,000 as described
by § 19.01, Wis. Stats.
The penalty for violation of any provision of this article shall be
a forfeiture as provided in this section together with the cost of prosecution
imposed as provided in §§ 345.20 through 345.53, Wis. Stats.
