Wisconsin Legislature: Motor vehicle

Proof of financial responsibility re motor vehicle accident: policy or bond issued by insurer not authorized to do business in this state does not have to execute a power of attorney authorizing DOT to accept service of process (remedial legislation) - SB488

Proof of financial responsibility requirement re motor vehicle accident: liability release executed by a parent or guardian ad litem on behalf of a minor is acceptable (remedial legislation) - SB486

Traffic accident investigation or reconstruction: state traffic patrol may charge fee [Sec. 303, 2216; original bill only] - AB75

Uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage requirements; proof of financial responsibility; umbrella and excess liability policies [Sec. 1463, 2303, 2963-2965, 3147-3172, 3197, 9326 (6)-(8), 9426 (2); Enrolled AB-75: further revisions, 2478e, 2962t-2963r, 2964c, 2965c, 2966v, 9326 (6f); deletes 2963-2965] - AB75

Uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance coverage requirements, proof of financial responsibility, umbrella and excess liability policies, and certain motor vehicle liability insurance provisions: 2009 WisAct 28 provisions restored to former law - AB525

motor vehicle _ certificate of titleMotor vehicle — Certificate of title

Automated vehicle title format authorized [Sec. 2896, 2898, 9450 (10)] - AB75

Consumer small loan regulations and licensing requirements created; payday lender, zoning, DFI, Division of Banking, and penalty provisions; JRCCP report [S.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, ``consumer small loan" changed to ``payday loan", annual report required; A.Amdt.2: motor vehicle title loan, disclosure, and informational materials provisions added; S.Amdt.1 to A.Amdt.2: motor vehicle title loan provisions deleted and recreated] - SB530

Finance charge for certain motor vehicle title and payday loans: maximum created; definition, license, and Division of Banking provisions; bringing an action re violating requirements permitted - AB55

Motor vehicle title loan: licensed lender prohibited from making or offering - AB310

Release of vehicle liens: DOT duties and fee revisions; creditors required to file electronically [Sec. 669, 1927, 2852, 2900, 2906-2913, 9450 (11)] - AB75

Self-authentication by electronic certification of certain DOT records - AB456

motor vehicle _ dealers and finance companiesMotor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies

Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) sale or lease of motor vehicles as routine operation of the credit union permitted [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2453um, v] - AB75

Electronic payment mechanisms for fees and deposits paid to DOT permitted; convenience fee authorized [Sec. 296, 307, 670, 671, 1933, 2851, 2993] - AB75

Emission inspection and maintenance program revision re who is allowed to perform; temporary vehicle emission inspection exemptions permitted - AB719

Emission inspection and maintenance program revision re who is allowed to perform; temporary vehicle emission inspection exemptions permitted - SB505

Motor vehicle dealers: prohibition on doing business on Sunday or the Sabbath repealed - SB201

Motor vehicle salvage pool: purchase of junk vehicles and buyer identification card revisions; DOT duties and penalty provisions; JRCCP report - AB668

Operating privilege suspension or revocation for OWI or prohibited BAC violations: person prohibited from purchasing or leasing a motor vehicle for the duration; occupational license and felony penalty provisions; JRCCP report - SB33

Powersports vehicle manufacturers and distributors, including franchisors: provisions governing relationship between created; definition, forfeiture, and civil action provisions; DATCP authority specified - AB439

Regional (Dane County, Southeast, and Fox Cities) transit authorities created; administration, limited liability, and insurance provisions; procedure for municipalities to join; Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee RTA terminated, rental car fee modified; report required [for section numbers, see entry under ``Regional planning"] - AB75

Regional (Dane County, Southeast, and Fox Valley) transit authorities created; administration, limited liability, and insurance provisions; procedure for municipalities to join; Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee RTA terminated, rental care fee modified; report required [for section numbers and further revisions, see entry under ``Regional planning"] - AB75

Release of vehicle liens: DOT duties and fee revisions; creditors required to file electronically [Sec. 669, 1927, 2852, 2900, 2906-2913, 9450 (11)] - AB75

Self-authentication by electronic certification of certain DOT records - AB456

Southeastern RTA (SERTA) created; duties re federal transit funding and long-term plans; KRM commuter rail and stops at certain locations; vehicle rental fee provision [for section numbers, see entry under ``Regional planning"] - AB75

motor vehicle _ drivers_ educationMotor vehicle — Drivers' education, see Drivers' education

motor vehicle _ driver_s licenseMotor vehicle — Driver's license, see also Drivers' education

CDL compliance measures [Sec. 2916, 2918, 2921, 2923-2925, 2930-2949, 2953, 2955, 2956, 9350 (1), 9450 (1)] - AB75

CDL licensing requirement exception for law enforcement officers who operate commercial motor vehicles that are authorized emergency vehicles - SB374

Cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications device: person under age 18 operating a motor vehicle with an instruction permit or probationary license prohibited from using; forfeiture provision - AB341

Cellular telephone or other wireless telecommunications device: use prohibited while operating a school bus or alternative pupil transport vehicle; exception and penalty provisions - SB91

Certified advanced practice nurse prescriber authority to certify special examinations required by DOT and furnish statement or certificate for certain hunting permit or fishing license - SB662

Certified advanced practice nurse prescriber authority to certify special examinations required by DOT, furnish statement or certificate for certain hunting permit or fishing license, and treat a minor for STD without parental consent - AB828

DOT cannot issue an occupational license authorizing the operation of a commercial vehicle (remedial legislation) - SB487

DOT issuance of operator's licenses and ID cards re federal REAL ID Act: procedures or requirements must meet certain conditions before adoption; funding and AG provisions - AB137

DOT issuance of operator's licenses and ID cards re federal REAL ID Act: procedures or requirements must meet certain conditions before adoption; funding and AG provisions - SB159

Driver card and driver card instruction permits: DOT to issue to applicants that meet certain criteria, including the lack of proof of citizenship or legally present in the U.S.; cannot be used as a basis to inquire about immigration status or deny or cancel an automobile insurance policy - AB777

Driver's license suspension for failure to pay traffic judgment: maximum period revised [A.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by A.Amdts.] - AB75

Drug violation re Uniform Controlled Substances Act: court or DOT may suspend motor vehicle operating privilege - AB61

Drug violation re Uniform Controlled Substances Act: court or DOT may suspend motor vehicle operating privilege - SB36

Election and voting laws revised; JRCCP report - AB895

Election and voting laws revised; JRCCP report - SB640

Electronic payment mechanisms for fees and deposits paid to DOT permitted; convenience fee authorized [Sec. 296, 307, 670, 671, 1933, 2851, 2993] - AB75

Electronic voter registration permitted with valid driver's license or state ID card, maintenance of voter registration forms provision; DOT and GAB duties - AB892

Electronic voter registration permitted with valid driver's license or state ID card, maintenance of voter registration forms provision; DOT and GAB duties - SB645

Employer notification program administered by DOT: employer may register employees with motor vehicle operating responsibilities but do not operate commercial motor vehicles - AB32

Employer notification program administered by DOT: employer may register employees with motor vehicle operating responsibilities but do not operate commercial motor vehicles - SB53

Federal mandate requiring suspension or revocation of driver's license in all drug or controlled substance violation convictions: the state exercises its option to opt out - AJR15

Federal mandate requiring suspension or revocation of driver's license in all drug or controlled substance violation convictions: the state exercises its option to opt out - SJR6

Federal security verification mandate fee renamed ``license issuance fee" for operator's licenses and ``card issuance fee" for ID cards [Sec. 2922, 2960] - AB75

ID card for medical surrender of cancelled driver's license: no fee to be charged; DOT may order surrender of revoked license [Sec. 2950-2952, 2957-2959, 2961, 9350 (2), 9450 (2)] - AB75

Judgments in municipal courts and traffic courts: payment in installments if defendant is unable to pay because of poverty; operating privilege suspension provisions - AB60

Judgments in municipal courts and traffic courts: payment in installments if defendant is unable to pay because of poverty; operating privilege suspension provisions - SB37

Limited purpose driver's license: DOT to issue to applicants without proof of legal residence, conditions set [A.Sub.Amdt.1; deleted by Senate] - AB75

Living will and health care power of attorney: DOT to provide space on operator's license for identity of individual with custody of or designated as agent of; certain forms provided on DOT Web site; emergency rule provision - AB76

Low-speed vehicle operation on certain highways permitted, ordinance and penalty provisions; neighborhood electric vehicle redefined as a low-speed vehicle - AB718

Motor vehicle operating privileges: seizure of license by court or law enforcement modified; nonresident, reinstatement, and DOT provisions - AB178

Motor vehicle operating privileges: seizure of license by court or law enforcement modified; nonresident, reinstatement, and DOT provisions - SB134

Neighborhood electric vehicle: municipality may permit crossing an intersection with an STH, under 40 MPH speed limit, without DOT consent [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, neighborhood electric vehicle redefined as a low-speed vehicle, operation on certain highways with speed limit of 35 mph or less permitted, forfeiture and demerit points provisions] - SB321

OAR and OWS: penalties revised [Sec. 2954, 9350 (3)] - AB75

OAR ``first offense" penalty exception revised - AB96

OAR, OWS, and OWL provisions of 2005 WisAct 412 repealed, new penalties created; court-ordered revocation made permissive and DOT administrative revocation requirement eliminated for fourth offense, great bodily harm or death provision; penalties for driving around or through a railroad crossing gate or barrier or failure to stop for a traffic officer or railroad employee at a crossing revised; JRCCP report - AB181

Occupational license eligibility revised when operating privilege is suspended or revoked in certain cases - SB34

Operating privilege revocation for fourth offense OAR, OWS, or OWD: court-ordered revocation made permissive and DOT administrative revocation requirement eliminated - AB177

Operating privilege revocation for fourth offense OAR, OWS, or OWD: court-ordered revocation made permissive and DOT administrative revocation requirement eliminated - SB133

Operator's license examining stations: statutory requirement to provide eyesight exams at stations in each county repealed; DMV service centers provision [Sec. 2919, 2920, 9450 (7); original bill only] - AB75

Operator's licensing tests: DOT contract with third-party testers (law enforcement agencies) [Enrolled AB-75: Sec. 2216e, 2916b, 2917g, r, 2918m, 2962g, r] - AB75

OWI law revisions re ignition interlock device ordered by the court, penalties increased, expanding a Winnebago County sentencing pilot program to other counties, and first offense penalties; Judicial Council to establish advisory sentencing guidelines; JRCCP report [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, Judicial Council and JRCCP provisions removed, trial court may order probation, and court may not release a person after conviction but before sentencing in certain cases; A.Amdt.1: appropriation added] - SB66

OWI monetary and imprisonment penalties changed; counting number of convictions by the court revised; county can ask DOT not to reinstate operating privileges until person has reimbursed county for jail costs - AB156

OWI penalty revisions re occupational license, ignition interlock device, driver safety plan, certain DOT statistics, monetary and imprisonment penalties; DOT to publish OWI conviction notices in official newspaper where the conviction occurred or where the person resides - AB151

OWI violation: DOT required to purge record of conviction, suspension, or revocation after 10 years unless a person has a CDL or was operating a commercial motor vehicle at time of offense - AB50

OWI violation: first offense changed to misdemeanor, LESB to establish rules for a sobriety checkpoint program, counties required to seek reimbursement from persons confined in jail, wine and liquor tax deposited into the intoxicated and drugged driver fund, definition of prohibited BAC, court may not release person after conviction but before sentencing, reinstatement of driving privileges and surcharges and fees for first offense, DOT to keep permanent record of first offense; JRCCP report - AB547

Period of revocation of operating privileges for certain OWI-related offenses revised; person with revoked privileges required to contact DOT when released from jail or prison - AB283

Period of revocation of operating privileges for certain OWI-related offenses revised; person with revoked privileges required to contact DOT when released from jail or prison - SB102

Photographic ID required on election day to vote or register to vote at the polls: constitutional amendment (1st consideration) - AJR125

Photographs on motor vehicle operators license and ID cards: DOT to make available to DOJ in digital format; DOJ to provide electronic access to certain law enforcement agencies - AB230

Proof of financial responsibility: requirement that nonresident provide in order to reinstate suspended operating privilege or vehicle registration eliminated (remedial legislation) - SB489

Road tests for ``Class D" vehicle operators: DOT may contract with third party testers - SB58

Road tests for ``Class D" vehicle operators: DOT may contract with third party testers; private driver training schools and other private institution provisions - AB216

Wireless telecommunications device: use of prohibited while driving; definition, exceptions, penalty, and probationary license or instruction permit holder provisions - AB429

Wireless telecommunications device: use of prohibited while driving; definition, exceptions, penalty, and probationary license or instruction permit holder provisions - SB306

motor vehicle _ drunken drivingMotor vehicle — Drunken driving, see Drunken driving

motor vehicle _ emission standardsMotor vehicle — Emission standards, see Motor vehicle — Regulation

motor vehicle _ equipmentMotor vehicle — Equipment