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WI Stat § 341.40 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.40 - Exemption of nonresidents and foreign-registered vehicles.

341.40  Exemption of nonresidents and foreign-registered vehicles. (1) Except as to foreign-owned vehicles required by s. 341.07 to be registered in this state, any vehicle that is registered in another jurisdiction is exempt from the laws of this state providing for the registration of the vehicles if all of the following apply:(a) The vehicle carries a registration plate indicating the registration in the other jurisdiction.(b) The vehicle is owned by a nonresident.(c) The jurisdiction in which the vehicle is registered allows vehicles that are registered in Wisconsin to be operated tax free upon its highways under conditions substantially as favorable to residents of Wisconsin as to its own residents.(d) The vehicle is operated in accordance with rules adopted by the secretary based on the gross weight of the vehicle. The secretary may, by rule, determine the gross weight exemption, giving consideration to reciprocity privileges extended to Wisconsin residents in other jurisdictions. (1m) Foreign owned or operated vehicles entering Wisconsin to have special equipment or a body constructed or installed or for repair shall be exempt from the registration requirements of this section. (2) If the owner of any vehicle exempted under sub. (1) or (1m) moves to Wisconsin or if the vehicle is purchased by or leased to a Wisconsin resident, the vehicle immediately becomes subject to the laws of this state providing for the registration of vehicles.History:  1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (7) (c); 1987 a. 369; 1997 a. 27; 2001 a. 103.The language referencing a single plate in sub. (1) (a) is the first of a list of criteria that vehicles registered in a jurisdiction other than Wisconsin must meet in order to be exempt from the registration laws of this state. Having been issued at least one plate is a condition precedent for exemption, not a display requirement. Since sub. (1) (a) does not address how nonresidents are to display license plates, there is no conflict with s. 341.15 (1). State v. Boyd, 2012 WI App 39, 340 Wis. 2d 168, 811 N.W.2d 853, 11-1056.
WI Stat § 341.409 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.409 - Reciprocal registration exemption agreements for federally recognized Indian tribes or bands.

341.409  Reciprocal registration exemption agreements for federally recognized Indian tribes or bands. (1) The secretary with the approval of the joint committee on finance may enter into a reciprocal registration exemption agreement with the governing body of any federally recognized Indian tribe or band. The reciprocal agreement may exempt designated classes of vehicles registered by the Indian tribe or band from the registration requirements of this state if:(a) The vehicle carries a registration plate showing valid registration by the Indian tribe or band.(b) The Indian tribe or band registering the vehicle allows reciprocal privileges to similar classes of vehicles registered in this state under conditions substantially as favorable to this state as to the Indian tribe or band. (2) The reciprocal agreement may include restrictions, conditions and terms of reciprocal privileges relating to registration, including any proportional registration taxes or fees deemed advisable by the department. (3) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.History:  1983 a. 50.
WI Stat § 341.43 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.43 - Audits and appeals.

341.43  Audits and appeals. (1) The department may conduct such audits as it deems necessary to determine the adequacy of fees paid under the international registration plan or other proportional registration law or agreement and taxes and fees paid under s. 341.45. Audits shall be conducted during normal business hours. Credits shall be given for overpayments and deficiencies shall be assessed, with interest. Actual and necessary expenses incurred by an auditor, plus wages, may be assessed against the person audited. (2) Any person feeling aggrieved by a notice under this section of additional assessment, refund or denial of refund may, within 30 days after the receipt of the notice, petition the department for a redetermination. A person feeling aggrieved by a redetermination may appeal to the tax appeals commission in the manner provided for appeals of tax determinations under s. 73.01 (5). If an appeal of a redetermination is not filed within the time period provided under s. 73.01 (5), the redetermination is final and conclusive. History:  1977 c. 29; 1987 a. 27; 1995 a. 113; 1999 a. 145.
WI Stat § 341.47 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.47 - When vehicles of dealers, distributors, manufacturers and transporters exempt from general registration requirements.

341.47  When vehicles of dealers, distributors, manufacturers and transporters exempt from general registration requirements. (1) Except as provided in sub. (2), any motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer or semitrailer that is owned or repossessed by, or consigned for sale to, a dealer, distributor or manufacturer may be operated on the highways of this state for either private or business purposes without being registered if the vehicle has displayed upon it valid registration plates issued under s. 341.51 to the dealer, distributor or manufacturer and the vehicle:(a) Is actually offered for sale by a dealer, distributor or manufacturer, including for sale on consignment; or(b) Is in transit from the factory to a distributor or dealer or from the dealer to the purchaser; or(c) Is being used by a manufacturer primarily for trial tests; or(d) Is being repossessed, being reconditioned for resale or being foreclosed or resold. (2) A tow truck, service truck or pickup truck owned by a dealer, distributor or manufacturer must be registered in the same manner as similar vehicles owned by other persons, except that a service or pickup truck actually for sale and only incidentally used for business purposes may be operated under the conditions specified in sub. (1). (3) A vehicle that is being transported in tow on its own wheels or under its own power from a distributor, a dealer, the manufacturer, or a branch of the manufacturer to the purchaser, or from any location to a distributor, a dealer, the manufacturer, or a branch of the manufacturer, by a transporter of vehicles who is a 3rd party with no ownership interest in the vehicle, need not be registered if such vehicle has displayed upon it valid registration plates issued to the transporter pursuant to s. 341.51. The requirement under this subsection that the vehicle be transported in tow on its own wheels or under its own power does not apply to trailers, semitrailers, or truck tractors. History:  1993 a. 23; 1999 a. 9, 91, 186; 2007 a. 175; 2009 a. 180.
WI Stat § 341.52 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.52 - Design of registration plates.

341.52  Design of registration plates. Registration plates for dealers, distributors, manufacturers, and transporters are subject to the provisions of s. 341.12 (2) and (3) except s. 341.12 (3) (c). In addition, each plate may have displayed upon it a decal or sticker displaying letters that is approved by the department and that is capable of distinguishing the plate from any other plate which may be issued to the same dealer, distributor, manufacturer, or transporter. If such a decal or sticker is displayed on a plate, the decal or sticker shall be affixed on the right side of the plate directly to the right of, and in line with, the numbers or letters or both composing the registration number required under s. 341.12 (3) (a). History:  1989 a. 31; 2011 a. 32, 90.
WI Stat § 341.53 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.53 - Expiration of registration; transferability of plates.

341.53  Expiration of registration; transferability of plates. Certificates of registration and registration plates issued to dealers, distributors, manufacturers, or transporters shall be issued for the calendar year and are valid only during the calendar year for which issued. Notwithstanding s. 341.13 (3), the department may renew registration plates issued to dealers, distributors, manufacturers, or transporters without issuing new plates or insert tags, decals, or other evidence of registration. Registration plates are transferable from one motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer to another motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer and from one recreational vehicle to another. History:  1999 a. 9; 2011 a. 32.
WI Stat § 341.55 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.55 - Penalty for misuse of plates.

341.55  Penalty for misuse of plates. Any of the following may be required to forfeit not more than $200: (1) A dealer, distributor or manufacturer or an employee of any of them who operates or consents to the operation of a vehicle under purported authority of a registration plate issued to the dealer, distributor or manufacturer pursuant to s. 341.51 when such vehicle is not owned or being repossessed by, or consigned for sale to, the dealer, distributor or manufacturer or, even though owned or being repossessed by, or consigned for sale to, the dealer, distributor or manufacturer, does not come within any of the exceptions listed in s. 341.47 (1) (a) to (d) or is not in compliance with s. 341.51 (2m); (2) Any person who operates a vehicle under purported authority of a registration plate issued to a dealer, distributor or manufacturer under s. 341.51, knowing that the vehicle is not owned or being repossessed by, or consigned for sale to, a dealer, distributor or manufacturer or does not come within any of the exceptions listed in s. 341.47 (1) (a) to (d) or is not in compliance with s. 341.51 (2m); (3) Any transporter who operates a vehicle under purported authority of a registration plate issued to the transporter pursuant to s. 341.51 for any purpose other than that authorized by s. 341.47 (3); (4) Any person not registered as a transporter who operates a vehicle under purported authority of a registration plate issued pursuant to s. 341.51 to a transporter.History:  1971 c. 278, 319; 1991 a. 316; 1999 a. 91.
WI Stat § 341.57 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.57 - Registration of finance companies and financial institutions.

341.57  Registration of finance companies and financial institutions. (1) Any motor vehicle owned or being repossessed by a finance company licensed under ss. 138.09 or 218.0101 to 218.0163, by a credit union licensed under ch. 186, by a savings bank organized under ch. 214, by a savings and loan association organized under ch. 215 or by a state bank or a national bank with offices in this state, may be operated on the highways of this state for any necessary purpose in repossessing, reconditioning or reselling such vehicle without such vehicle being registered if the vehicle has displayed upon it a valid registration plate issued to such licensee pursuant to this section. (2) A finance company licensed under ss. 138.09 or 218.0101 to 218.0163, a credit union licensed under ch. 186, a savings bank organized under ch. 214, a savings and loan association organized under ch. 215 or a state bank or a national bank with offices in this state may apply to the department for registration on such form as the department provides. Upon receipt of the application together with a registration fee of $75, the department shall register the applicant and shall issue one registration plate containing the registration number assigned to the applicant. The department, upon receiving a fee of $5 for each additional plate desired by the applicant, shall issue additional plates as the applicant orders. Section 341.52 applies to the design of the plates. The registration and plates are valid only during the calendar year for which issued. Notwithstanding s. 341.13 (3), the department may renew registration plates issued under this subsection without issuing new plates or insert tags, decals, or other evidence of registration. A plate is transferable from one motor vehicle to another. The department may charge a fee of $2 per plate for replacing lost, damaged or illegible plates issued under this subsection.  (3) Any of the following may be required to forfeit not more than $200:(a) Any person who makes a false statement in an application for registration under this section.(b) Any person who uses a plate issued pursuant to this section otherwise than as authorized by this section.(c) Any person other than the registered owner thereof who uses a plate issued pursuant to this section. (4) Upon conviction of a licensee under sub. (3), the department may revoke or suspend the registration of the licensee and require surrender of the licensee's registration plates issued pursuant to this section.History:  1971 c. 278; 1973 c. 246; 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (7) (a); 1979 c. 221; 1983 a. 156; 1985 a. 29; 1991 a. 221; 1999 a. 31; 2011 a. 32.
WI Stat § 341.60 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.60 - Fraudulent application for registration or license.

341.60  Fraudulent application for registration or license. Any person who does any of the following may be fined not more than $200 or imprisoned not more than 6 months or both: (1) Provides a false or fictitious name, address, or location where a vehicle is customarily kept in an application for license or registration. (2) Applies for a license or registration in the name of a person other than the true owner, or true owner and lessee. (3) Submits in an application for registration evidence of inspection under s. 110.20 (6) from an inspection that involved a violation of s. 110.20 (11) (c) if the person was aware of the violation at the time the person submitted evidence of the inspection in an application for registration.History:  1983 a. 180; 2013 a. 368.
WI Stat § 341.605 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.605 - Unlawful transfer of evidence of registration.

341.605  Unlawful transfer of evidence of registration. (1) Except as authorized by the department, no person may transfer to another person or offer for sale a registration plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration issued by the department. This subsection does not apply to transfers of vehicles under s. 342.15 (4) (c). (2) No person may transfer to another person or offer for sale a counterfeit, forged or fictitious registration plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration. (3) Whoever violates sub. (1) or (2) is guilty of a Class H felony.History:  1995 a. 128; 1997 a. 283; 2001 a. 109.
WI Stat § 341.61 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.61 - Improper use of evidence of registration.

341.61  Improper use of evidence of registration. Any person who does any of the following may be required to forfeit not more than $500: (1) Lends to another a registration plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration for display upon a vehicle for which the plate, tag, decal or other evidence of registration has not been issued. (2) Displays upon a vehicle a registration plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration not issued for such vehicle or not otherwise authorized by law to be used thereon. (3) Willfully twists, paints, alters or adds to or cuts off any portion of a registration plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration; or who places or deposits, or causes to be placed or deposited on such plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration any substance to hinder the normal reading of such plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration; or who defaces, disfigures, covers, obstructs, changes or attempts to change any letter or figure thereon; or who causes such plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration to appear to be a different color. (4) Possesses a fraudulently or unlawfully obtained registration plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration. (5) Possesses a counterfeit registration plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration.History:  1973 c. 218; 1993 a. 470; 1995 a. 128.
WI Stat § 341.615 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.615 - Reproducing evidence of registration prohibited.

341.615  Reproducing evidence of registration prohibited. Except as authorized by the department, any person who reproduces, by any means whatever, a registration plate, insert tag, decal or other evidence of registration shall forfeit not less than $200 nor more than $500.History:  1995 a. 128.
WI Stat § 341.62 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.62 - False evidence of registration.

341.62  False evidence of registration. Whoever operates or possesses a motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer or semitrailer having attached thereto any plate or similar device fashioned in imitation or facsimile of or altered so as to resemble a registration plate issued by the department may be required to forfeit not more than $500.History:  1973 c. 218; 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (7) (a); 1977 c. 273; 1993 a. 470; 1999 a. 9.
WI Stat § 341.625 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.625 - Special registration plates.

341.625  Special registration plates. (1) Any person who fraudulently procures or uses special registration plates issued under s. 341.14 (1), (1a), (1e), (1m), or (1q) shall forfeit not less than $200 nor more than $500. (2) (b) A member of a disabled parking enforcement assistance council under s. 349.145 who observes a violation of this section may prepare a written report indicating that a violation has occurred. The report shall contain, if applicable, the time and location at which the violation occurred, and any other relevant information relating to the violation.(c) Within 24 hours after observing the violation, the member may deliver the report to a traffic officer of the political subdivision in which the violation occurred. A report which does not contain all of the information in par. (b) shall nevertheless be delivered and shall be maintained by the political subdivision for statistical purposes.(d)1. Within 48 hours after receiving a report containing all of the information in par. (b) and after conducting an investigation, the traffic officer may prepare a uniform traffic citation under s. 345.11 for the violation and may personally serve it upon the person.2. If with reasonable diligence the person cannot be served under subd. 1. or if the person lives outside of the jurisdiction of the issuing authority, service may be made by certified mail addressed to the person's last-known address.History:  1993 a. 256; 2009 a. 246.
WI Stat § 341.64 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 341 - Registration of vehicles.|341.64 - Transfer of vehicle ownership while registration is suspended.

341.64  Transfer of vehicle ownership while registration is suspended. (1) No owner may transfer the ownership or registration of any vehicle whose registration is suspended under s. 341.63 (1) (c) until the registration is reinstated under s. 341.63 (2) or until the secretary is satisfied that such transfer is proposed in good faith and not for the purpose or with the effect of defeating the purposes of s. 341.63 (1) (c). (2) Any person violating this section may be required to forfeit not more than $200. (3) This section does not apply to or affect the registration of any vehicle sold by a person who, pursuant to the terms or conditions of any written instrument giving a right of repossession, has exercised such right and has repossessed such vehicle from a person whose registration has been suspended under s. 341.63 (1) (c).History:  1981 c. 165.
WI Stat § 342.01 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 342 - Vehicle title and anti-theft law.|342.01 - Words and phrases defined.

342.01  Words and phrases defined. (1) Words and phrases defined in s. 340.01 are used in the same sense in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. (2) In this chapter:(ac) “Automated format," with respect to any document, record, or other information, includes that document, record, or other information generated or maintained in an electronic or digital form or medium.(ag) “Deliver" includes electronic transmission.(am) “Leasing company" means any lessor who, within the preceding 12 months, has leased 5 or more vehicles for a period of at least 4 months.(b) “Mileage" means the actual distance that a vehicle has traveled in miles.(c) “Transfer" means to change ownership by purchase, gift or any other means.History:  1993 a. 159; 1997 a. 27; 2009 a. 28.
WI Stat § 342.02 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 342 - Vehicle title and anti-theft law.|342.02 - Excepted liens and security interests.

342.02  Excepted liens and security interests. This chapter does not apply to or affect: (1) A lien given by statute or rule of law to a supplier of services or materials for the vehicle. (2) A lien given by statute to the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state. (3) A security interest in a vehicle created by a manufacturer or dealer who holds the vehicle for sale, which shall be governed by the applicable provisions of ch. 409.
WI Stat § 342.03 (2021)
2021 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations|Chapter 342 - Vehicle title and anti-theft law.|342.03 - Motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer leases.

342.03  Motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer leases. Notwithstanding s. 401.201 (2) (t) or ch. 409, a transaction involving a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer does not create a conditional sale or a security interest merely because it includes a provision that permits or requires the rental price to be adjusted under the agreement by reference to the amount realized upon the sale or other disposition of the motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer. History:  1991 a. 148; 2009 a. 320.