A. State Traffic Forfeiture Laws Adopted:
1. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this title, all provisions of chapters 340 to 349 of the Wisconsin statutes 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 hereby adopted and by reference made a part of this title as if fully set forth herein. Any act required to be performed or prohibited by any statute incorporated herein by reference is required or prohibited by this title.
2. Sections of chapters 340 to 349, Wisconsin statutes, adopted by reference shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1975 Code Ch. 7 § I; amd. 2009 Code)
Statute Section | Subject |
Statute Section | Subject |
340.01 | Words and phrases defined |
341.11(4) | Display of registration plates |
341.15 | Display of registration plates |
341.16(4) | Issuance of duplicate plates |
341.42(4) | Reciprocity permits |
341.55 | Penalty for misuse of plates |
341.57(3) | Registration of finance companies and banks |
341.63 | When registration is to be suspended |
342.05(4) | Certificate of title required |
342.15(5), (6), (7) | Transfer of interest in vehicle |
342.23 | Secured party's and owner's duties |
342.30, 342.31, 342.34 | Antitheft and antifraud provisions |
343.01 | Words and phrases defined |
343.305 | Implied consent |
343.35 | Surrender of licenses upon cancellation, revocation or suspension |
343.45 to 343.46 | Unlawful practices relative to licenses |
343.60 to 343.72 | Licensing of driver schools and instructors |
343.73 | Penalty |
344.01 | Words and phrases defined |
344.45 to 344.47 | Penalties for violation of chapter |
344.51 | Financial responsibility for domestic rented vehicles |
345.01 | Words and phrases defined |
345.20 to 345.53 | General provisions in traffic forfeiture actions |
345.55 | Traffic officers not to profit from arrests |
346.01 | Words and phrases defined |
346.02 | Applicability of chapter |
346.03 | Applicability of rules of the road to authorized emergency vehicles |
346.04 (1) and (2), 346.05 to 346.16 | Driving, meeting, overtaking and passing |
346.17 | Penalty for violating sections 346.04 to 346.16 |
346.18 to 346.21 | Right of way |
346.22 | Penalty for violating sections 346.18 to 346.21 |
346.23 to 346.29 | Drivers and pedestrians |
346.30 | Penalty for violating sections 346.23 to 346.29 |
346.31 to 346.35 | Turning and stopping and required signals |
346.36 | Penalty for violating sections 346.31 to 346.35 |
346.37 to 346.42 | Traffic signs, signals and markings |
346.43 | Penalty for violating sections 346.37 to 346.42 |
346.44 to 346.48 | Required stops |
346.49 | Penalty for violating sections 346.44 to 346.48 |
346.50 to 346.55 | Restrictions on stopping and parking |
346.57 (2), (3) and (4)(a) to (4)(c) | Speed restrictions - first offense in a year |
346.57 (4)(d), (5) and (6) to 346.595 | Speed restrictions |
346.60 | Penalty for violating sections 346.57 to 346.595 |
346.61 | Applicability of sections relating to reckless and drunken driving |
346.62 (1) and (3) | Reckless driving - first offense in 4 years |
346.63 (1), (3) and (4) | Operating under "influence" of intoxicant - first offense in 5 years |
346.65 (1) and (2) | Penalty for violating sections 346.62 to 346.63 |
346.66 | Applicability of sections relating to accidents and accident reporting |
346.68 and 346.69 | Duty upon striking unattended vehicle - upon striking property on or adjacent to highway |
346.70 (1), (2) or (3), 346.71, 346.72, 346.73 | Duty to report accident, etc. |
346.70 (4) | Police and traffic agencies to report |
346.70 (5) | Falsifying reports |
346.77 to 346.81 | Bicycles and play vehicles |
346.82 | Penalty for violating sections 346.77 to 346.81 |
346.87 to 346.94 | Miscellaneous rules |
346.95 | Penalty for violating sections 346.87 to 346.94 |
347.01 to 347.05 | General provisions |
347.06 to 347.29 | Lighting equipment |
347.30 | Penalty for violating lighting equipment requirements |
347.35 to 347.49 | Other equipment |
347.50 | Penalty for violating sections 347.35 to 347.49 |
348.01 to 348.02 | Size, weight, load - general provisions |
348.05 to 348.10 | Size and load |
348.11 | Penalty for violating size and load limitations |
348.15 to 348.20 | Weight |
348.21 | Penalty for violating weight limitations |
348.25 to 348.27 | Permits |
348.28 | Permits to be carried - penalty |
B. Other Laws Adopted: There are also hereby adopted by reference the following sections of the Wisconsin statutes or Wisconsin administrative code but the prosecution of offenses under this title shall be as provided in chapters 340 to 349 of the Wisconsin statutes or the Wisconsin administrative code and the penalty for violation thereof shall be limited to a forfeiture:
1. Section 941.01(1), Wisconsin statutes (negligent operation of vehicle off highway).
2. Section 343.44(1), (2)(a), Wisconsin statutes (operating after revocation or suspension first offense).
3. Section 23.33, Wisconsin statutes (all-terrain vehicle regulations).
4. Trans 305, Wisconsin administrative code (standards for vehicle equipment). (1975 Code Ch. 7 § I)
5. Sections 194.17 and 194.23, Wisconsin statutes, Trans 325.02(1)-(7), Trans 326, Trans 327.03(1)-(6), (8)-(10) and Trans 327.05(1)-(3), Wisconsin administrative code (motor vehicle transportation act and miscellaneous vehicle regulations). (1975 Code Ch. 7 § I; amd. 2009 Code)