16,3391
Section 3391. 341.135 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.135 (1) Design. Every 6th 7th year, the department shall establish new designs of registration plates to be issued under ss. 341.14 (1a), (1m), (1q), (2), (2m), (6m) or, and (6r), 341.25 (1) (a), (c), (h), and (j) and (2) (a), (b), and (c), and 341.26 (2) and (3) (a) 1. and (am). Any design for registration plates issued for automobiles and for vehicles registered on the basis of gross weight shall comply with the applicable design requirements of ss. 341.12 (3), 341.13, and 341.14 (6r) (c). The designs for registration plates specified in this subsection shall be as similar in appearance as practicable during each 6-year 7-year design interval. Each registration plate issued under s. 341.14 (1a), (1m), (1q), (2), (2m), (6m), or (6r), 341.25 (1) (a), (c), (h), or (j) or (2) (a), (b), or (c), or 341.26 (2) or (3) (a) 1. or (am) during each 6-year 7-year design interval shall be of the design established under this subsection. The department may not redesign registration plates for the special group groups under s. 341.14 (6r) (f) 53., 54., or 55. until January
1, 2005 July 1, 2007. Except for registration plates issued under s. 341.14 (6r) (f) 53., 54., or 55., the first design cycle for registration plates issued under ss. 341.14 (1a), (1m), (1q), (2), (2m), (6m), and (6r), 341.25 (1) (a), (c), (h), and (j) and (2) (a), (b), and (c), and 341.26 (2) and (3) (a) 1. and (am) began July 1, 2000.
16,3392
Section 3392. 341.135 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
341.135 (2) (a) 1. Beginning with registrations initially effective on July 1, 2000, upon receipt of a completed application to initially register a vehicle under s. 341.14 (1a), (1m), (1q), (2), (2m), (6m), or (6r), except s. 341.14 (6r) (f) 53., 54., or 55., or s. 341.25 (1) (a), (c), (h), or (j) or (2) (a), (b), or (c) or 341.26 (2) or (3) (a) 1. or (am), the department shall issue and deliver prepaid to the applicant 2 new registration plates of the design established under sub. (1).
16,3393
Section 3393. 341.135 (2) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
341.135 (2) (a) 2. Notwithstanding s. 341.13 (3), beginning with registrations initially effective on July 1, 2005 2007, upon receipt of a completed application to initially register a vehicle under s. 341.14 (1a), (1m), (1q), (2), (2m), (6m), or (6r), or s. 341.25 (1) (a), (c), (h), or (j) or (2) (a), (b), or (c) or 341.26 (2) or (3) (a) 1. or (am), or to renew the registration of a vehicle under those sections for which a registration plate has not been issued during the previous 6 7 years, the department shall issue and deliver prepaid to the applicant 2 new registration plates of the design established for that 6-year 7-year period under sub. (1).
16,3394
Section 3394. 341.135 (2) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.135 (2) (am) Notwithstanding ss.
s. 341.13 (3) and (3m), beginning with registrations initially effective on July 1, 2000, upon receipt of a completed application to renew the registration of a vehicle registered under s. 341.14 (1a), (1m), (1q), (2), (2m), (6m), or (6r), except s. 341.14 (6r) (f) 53., 54., or 55., or s. 341.25 (1) (a), (c), (h), or (j) or (2) (a), (b), or (c) for which a registration plate of the design established under sub. (1) has not been issued, the department may issue and deliver prepaid to the applicant 2 new registration plates of the design established under sub. (1). This paragraph does not apply to registration plates issued under s. 341.14 (6r) (f) 52., 1997 stats. This paragraph does not apply after June 30, 2005 2007.
16,3395
Section 3395. 341.135 (2) (e) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.135 (2) (e) The department shall issue new registration plates of the design established under sub. (1) for every vehicle registered under s. 341.14 (1a), (1m), (1q), (2), (2m), (6m), or (6r), 341.25 (1) (a), (c), (h)
, or (j) or (2) (a), (b), or (c), or 341.26 (2) or (3) (a) 1. or (am) after January 1, 2005 July 1, 2007.
16,3396
Section 3396. 341.14 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (2) Upon compliance with the laws relating to registration of automobiles and motor homes; motor trucks, dual purpose motor homes, and dual purpose farm trucks which have a gross weight of not more than 8,000 pounds; and farm trucks which have a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, including payment of the prescribed registration fees therefor plus an additional fee of $10 $15 when registration plates are issued accompanied by an application showing satisfactory proof that the applicant is the holder of an unexpired amateur radio station license issued by the federal communications commission, the department shall issue registration plates on which, in lieu of the usual registration number, shall be inscribed in large legible form the call letters of such applicant as assigned by the federal communications commission. The fee for reissuance of a plate under this subsection shall be $10 $15.
16,3397
Section 3397. 341.14 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (2m) Upon compliance with laws relating to registration of motor vehicles, including payment of the prescribed fee, and an additional fee of $5 $15 when the original or new registration plates are issued and accompanied by an application showing satisfactory proof that the applicant has a collector's identification number as provided in s. 341.266 (2) (d), the department shall issue registration plates on which, in lieu of the usual registration number, shall be inscribed the collector's identification number issued under s. 341.266 (2) (d). The words "VEHICLE COLLECTOR" shall be inscribed across the lower or upper portion of the plate at the discretion of the department. Additional registrations under this subsection by the same collector shall bear the same collector's identification number followed by a suffix letter for vehicle identification. Registration plates issued under this subsection shall expire annually.
16,3398
Section 3398. 341.14 (6) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (6) (d) For each additional vehicle, a person who maintains more than one registration under this subsection at one time shall be charged a fee of $10
$15 for issuance or reissuance of the plates in addition to the annual registration fee for the vehicle. Except as provided in par. (c), a motor truck or dual purpose farm truck registered under this subsection shall be registered under this paragraph.
16,3399
Section 3399. 341.14 (6) (e) of the statutes is repealed.
16,3400
Section 3400. 341.14 (6m) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (6m) (a) Upon application to register an automobile or motor truck which has a gross weight of not more than 8,000 pounds by any person who is a resident of this state and a member or retired member of the national guard, the department shall issue to the person special plates whose colors and design shall be determined by the department and which have the words "Wisconsin guard member" placed on the plates in the manner designated by the department. The department shall consult with or obtain the approval of the adjutant general with respect to any word or symbol used to identify the national guard. An additional fee of $10
$15 shall be charged for the issuance or reissuance of the plates. Registration plates issued under this subsection shall expire annually.
16,3401
Section 3401. 341.14 (6r) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (6r) (b) 2. An additional fee of $10 $15 shall be charged for the issuance or reissuance of the plates for special groups specified under par. (f) 1. to 34., 48., 49. and 51.
16,3402
Section 3402. 341.14 (6r) (b) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (6r) (b) 3. An additional fee of $15 shall be charged for the issuance or reissuance of a plate issued on an annual basis for a special group specified under par. (f) 35. to 47., 53., 54., or 55. or designated by the department under par. (fm). An additional fee of $15 shall be charged for the issuance or reissuance of a plate issued on a biennial basis for a special group specified under par. (f) 35. to 47., 53., 54., or 55. or designated by the department under par. (fm) if the plate is issued during the first year of the biennial registration period or $15 for the issuance or reissuance if the plate is issued during the 2nd year of the biennial registration period. The department shall deposit in the general fund and credit to the appropriation account under s. 20.395 (5) (cj) all fees collected under this subdivision for the issuance or reissuance of a plate for a special group designated by the department under par. (fm).
16,3403
Section 3403. 341.14 (6r) (b) 4. of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (6r) (b) 4. An additional fee of $20 that is in addition to the fee under subd. 2. or 3. shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a plate issued on an annual basis for a special group specified under par. (f) 35. to 47. An additional fee of $40 that is in addition to the fee under subd. 2. or 3. shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a plate issued on a biennial basis for a special group specified under par. (f) 35. to 47. if the plate is issued or renewed during the first year of the biennial registration period or $20 for the issuance or renewal if the plate is issued or renewed during the 2nd year of the biennial registration period. The fee under this subdivision is deductible as a charitable contribution for purposes of the taxes under ch. 71.
16,3404
Section 3404. 341.14 (6r) (b) 6. of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (6r) (b) 6. An additional fee of $20 that is in addition to the fee under subd. 3. 2. shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a plate issued on an annual basis for the special group specified under par. (f) 53. An additional fee of $40 that is in addition to the fee under subd. 3. 2. shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a plate issued on a biennial basis for the special group specified under par. (f) 53. if the plate is issued or renewed during the first year of the biennial registration period or $20 for the issuance or renewal if the plate is issued or renewed during the 2nd year of the biennial registration period. All moneys received under this subdivision in excess of the initial costs of data processing for the special group plate under par. (f) 53. or $35,000, whichever is less, shall be deposited in the children's trust fund. To the extent permitted under ch. 71, the fee under this subdivision is deductible as a charitable contribution for purposes of the taxes under ch. 71.
16,3405
Section 3405. 341.14 (6r) (b) 7. of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (6r) (b) 7. An additional fee of $25 that is in addition to the fee under subd. 3. 2. shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a plate issued on an annual basis for the special group specified under par. (f) 54. An additional fee of $50 that is in addition to the fee under subd. 3. 2. shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a plate issued on the biennial basis for the special group specified under par. (f) 54. if the plate is issued or renewed during the first year of the biennial registration period or $25 for the issuance or renewal if the plate is issued or renewed during the 2nd year of the biennial registration period. All moneys received under this subdivision in excess of the initial costs of production of the special group plate under par. (f) 54. or $196,700, whichever is less, shall be deposited in the conservation fund and credited to the appropriation under s. 20.370 (5) (au). To the extent permitted under ch. 71, the fee under this subdivision is deductible as a charitable contribution for purposes of the taxes under ch. 71.
16,3406
Section 3406. 341.14 (6r) (b) 8. (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (6r) (b) 8. (intro.) An additional fee of $25 that is in addition to the fee under subd. 3. 2. shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a plate issued on an annual basis for the special group specified under par. (f) 55. An additional fee of $50 that is in addition to the fee under subd. 3. 2. shall be charged for the issuance or renewal of a plate issued on the biennial basis for the special group specified under par. (f) 55. if the plate is issued or renewed during the first year of the biennial registration period or $25 for the issuance or renewal if the plate is issued or renewed during the 2nd year of the biennial registration period. For each professional football team for which plates are produced under par. (f) 55., all moneys received under this subdivision in excess of the initial costs of data processing for the special group plate related to that team under par. (f) 55. or $35,000, whichever is less, shall be deposited in the general fund and credited as follows:
16,3406p
Section 3406p. 341.14 (6w) of the statutes is created to read:
341.14 (6w) Upon application to register a motorcycle by any person who is a resident of this state and a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, the department shall issue to the person a special plate whose colors and design shall indicate that the vehicle is owned by a veteran of the U.S. armed forces. The department shall specify the design of the special plate.
Notwithstanding s. 341.13 (2m), the special plate shall be colored red, white, and blue and be 4 inches by 7 inches in size. An additional fee of $15 shall be charged for the issuance or reissuance of the plate.
16,3407
Section 3407. 341.14 (8) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.14 (8) If a special plate for a group associated with a branch of the armed services or otherwise military in nature has been issued to a person under this section, upon application by the surviving spouse of the person, the department may permit the surviving spouse to retain the plate. If the plate has been returned to the department or surrendered to another state, the department may reissue the plate to the surviving spouse. The department shall charge an additional fee of $10 $15 to reissue the plate. This subsection does not apply to a special plate issued under s. 341.14 (1) or (1r).
16,3407b
Section 3407b. 341.145 (1) (f) of the statutes is created to read:
341.145 (1) (f) A registration plate of the same color and design as provided in s. 341.14 (6w) for a vehicle specified in s. 341.14 (6w), which displays a registration number composed of numbers or letters, or both, not exceeding 5 positions and not less than one position, requested by an applicant.
16,3407c
Section 3407c. 341.145 (1g) (e) of the statutes is created to read:
341.145 (1g) (e) The department may issue personalized registration plates under sub. (1) (f) to a person who qualifies for special plates under s. 341.14 (6w).
16,3407d
Section 3407d. 341.16 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.16 (1) (b) Upon satisfactory proof of the loss or destruction of a special plate issued under s. 341.14 (6m) (a) or, (6r) (b), or (6w) or a special personalized plate issued under s. 341.145 (1) (b) or, (c), or (f) and upon payment of a fee of $5 for each plate or, if the plate is for a special group specified under s. 341.14 (6r) (f) 35. to 47. or 53., $6 for each plate, the department shall issue a replacement.
16,3407e
Section 3407e. 341.25 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.25 (title) Annual and biennial registration fees; biennial motorcycle fees.
16,3407h
Section 3407h. 341.25 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.25 (1) (b) For each motorcycle or moped with a curb weight of 1,499 pounds or less, except a specially designed vehicle under s. 341.067, which is designed for the transportation of persons rather than property, and for each low-speed vehicle, a biennial fee of $23.
16,3407p
Section 3407p. 341.297 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.297 (1) A motorcycle or, moped, or low-speed vehicle, as specified in s. 341.25 (1) (b).
16,3407r
Section 3407r. 341.31 (1) (b) 5. of the statutes is amended to read:
341.31 (1) (b) 5. The vehicle is a motorcycle which or low-speed vehicle that has been transferred or leased to the applicant and for which a current registration
plates plate had been issued to the previous owner; or
16,3407v
Section 3407v. 341.31 (4) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.31 (4) (c) A person retaining a set of plates plate removed from a motorcycle or low-speed vehicle may receive credit for the unused portion of the registration fee paid when registering a replacement motorcycle vehicle of the same type.
16,3407w
Section 3407w. 341.65 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
341.65 (2) (b) Any municipal or university police officer, sheriff's deputy, county traffic patrolman, state traffic officer, state forest ranger or conservation warden who discovers any unregistered motor vehicle located upon any highway may cause the motor vehicle to be immobilized with an immobilization device or removed to a suitable place of impoundment. Upon immobilization or removal of the motor vehicle, the officer, state forest ranger or conservation warden shall notify the sheriff or chief of police of the location of the immobilized or impounded motor vehicle and the reason for the immobilization or impoundment.
16,3408g
Section 3408g. 342.14 (1r) of the statutes is amended to read:
342.14 (1r) Upon filing an application under sub. (1) or (3) before December 1, 1999, an environmental impact fee of $5, by the person filing the application. Upon filing an application under sub. (1) or (3) on or after December 1, 1999, an environmental impact fee of $6, by the person filing the application. All moneys collected under this subsection shall be credited to the environmental fund for environmental management. This subsection does not apply after June 30, 2001 December 31, 2003.
16,3408r
Section 3408r. 342.14 (1r) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
342.14 (1r) Upon filing an application under sub. (1) or (3), an environmental impact fee of $6 $9, by the person filing the application. All moneys collected under this subsection shall be credited to the environmental fund for environmental management. This subsection does not apply after December 31, 2003.
16,3408t
Section 3408t. 342.15 (4) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
342.15 (4) (a) If the vehicle being transferred is a motorcycle or low-speed vehicle or an automobile registered under s. 341.27 or a motor home or a motor truck, dual purpose motor home, or dual purpose farm truck which has a gross weight of not more than 8,000 pounds or a farm truck which has a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, the owner shall remove the registration plate or plates and retain and preserve
them the plate or plates for use on any other vehicle of the same type and gross weight which may subsequently be registered in his or her name.
16,3408v
Section 3408v. 342.34 (1) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
342.34 (1) (c) If the vehicle is a motorcycle or low-speed vehicle or an automobile registered under s. 341.27 or a motor home or a motor truck, dual purpose motor home, or dual purpose farm truck which has a gross weight of not more than 8,000 pounds or a farm truck which has a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, the owner shall remove the registration plate or plates and retain and preserve them the plate or plates for use on any other vehicle of the same type which may subsequently be registered in his or her name. If the vehicle is not a motorcycle or low-speed vehicle or an automobile registered under s. 341.27, or a motor home or a motor truck, dual purpose motor home, or dual purpose farm truck which has a gross weight of not more than 8,000 pounds or a farm truck which has a gross weight of not more than 12,000 pounds, he or she shall remove and destroy the plate or plates.
16,3408w
Section 3408w. 342.40 (3) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
342.40 (3) (a) Any municipal or university police officer, police officer appointed under s. 16.84 (2), sheriff's deputy, county traffic patrolman, state traffic officer, state forest ranger or conservation warden who discovers any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or mobile home on any public highway or private or public property which has been abandoned shall cause the vehicle to be removed to a suitable place of impoundment. Upon removal of the vehicle the officer, state forest ranger or conservation warden shall notify the sheriff or chief of police of the abandonment and of the location of the impounded vehicle.
16,3408y
Section 3408y. 343.08 (1) (a) and (2) (a) of the statutes are amended to read:
343.08 (1) (a) The department must be satisfied that it is necessary for the applicant to operate an automobile, farm truck, dual purpose farm truck, low-speed vehicle, Type 1 motorcycle powered with an engine of not more than 125 cubic centimeters displacement, Type 2 motorcycle, moped or motor bicycle owned and registered by the applicant's parent or guardian or a farm truck leased to the applicant's parent or guardian.
(2) (a) A restricted license issued pursuant to this section is valid only until the licensee secures an operator's license issued pursuant to s. 343.03 or reaches 18 years of age and, except as provided in par. (b), entitles the licensee to operate an automobile, farm truck, dual purpose farm truck, low-speed vehicle, Type 1 motorcycle powered with an engine of not more than 125 cubic centimeters displacement, Type 2 motorcycle, moped or motor bicycle owned and registered by the licensee's parent or guardian or a farm truck leased to the licensee's parent or guardian or any combination of these vehicles, depending on the restrictions placed by the department on the particular license.
16,3409f
Section 3409f. 343.10 (5) (a) 3. of the statutes is amended to read:
343.10 (5) (a) 3. If the applicant has 2 or more prior convictions, suspensions or revocations, as counted under s. 343.307 (1), the occupational license of the applicant shall restrict the applicant's operation under the occupational license to vehicles that are equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device if the court has ordered under s. 346.65 (6) (a) 1. that a motor vehicle owned by the person 343.301 (1) that each motor vehicle for which the person's name appears on the vehicle's certificate of title or registration be equipped with an ignition interlock device or has ordered under s. 346.65 (6) (a) 1. that the motor vehicle owned by the person and used in the violation or improper refusal be equipped with an ignition interlock device. A person to whom a restriction under this subdivision applies violates that restriction if he or she requests or permits another to blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device for the purpose of providing the person an operable motor vehicle without the necessity of first submitting a sample of his or her breath to analysis by the ignition interlock device. If the occupational license restricts the applicant's operation to a vehicle that is equipped with an ignition interlock device, the applicant shall be liable for the reasonable costs of equipping the vehicle with the ignition interlock device.
16,3409g
Section 3409g. 343.10 (5) (a) 3. of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
343.10 (5) (a) 3. If the applicant has 2 or more prior convictions, suspensions, or revocations, as counted under s. 343.307 (1), the occupational license of the applicant shall restrict the applicant's operation under the occupational license to vehicles that are equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device if the court has ordered under s. 343.301 (1) that each motor vehicle for which the person's name appears on the vehicle's certificate of title or registration be equipped with an ignition interlock device or has ordered under s. 346.65 (6) (a) 1., 1999 stats., that the motor vehicle owned by the person and used in the violation or improper refusal be equipped with an ignition interlock device. A person to whom a restriction under this subdivision applies violates that restriction if he or she requests or permits another to blow into an ignition interlock device or to start a motor vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device for the purpose of providing the person an operable motor vehicle without the necessity of first submitting a sample of his or her breath to analysis by the ignition interlock device. If the occupational license restricts the applicant's operation to a vehicle that is equipped with an ignition interlock device, the applicant shall be liable for the reasonable costs of equipping the vehicle with the ignition interlock device.
16,3409n
Section 3409n. 343.135 (2) (a) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
343.135 (2) (a) 1. Motor bicycles or mopeds; or.
16,3409r
Section 3409r. 343.135 (2) (a) 1m. of the statutes is created to read:
343.135 (2) (a) 1m. Low-speed vehicles.
16,3410
Section 3410. 343.24 (2) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
343.24 (2) (a) For each file search, $3 $5.
16,3410k
Section 3410k. 343.24 (2) (a) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
343.24 (2) (a) For each file search, $5 $5.20.
16,3411
Section 3411. 343.24 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
343.24 (2) (b) For each computerized search,
$3 $5.
16,3411k
Section 3411k. 343.24 (2) (b) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
343.24 (2) (b) For each computerized search, $5 $5.20.
16,3412
Section 3412. 343.24 (2) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
343.24 (2) (c) For each search requested by telephone, $4 $6, or an established monthly service rate determined by the department.
16,3412k
Section 3412k. 343.24 (2) (c) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
343.24 (2) (c) For each search requested by telephone, $6 $6.20, or an established monthly service rate determined by the department.
16,3413
Section 3413. 343.24 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read:
343.24 (2m) If the department, in maintaining a computerized operating record system, makes copies of its operating record file database, or a portion thereof, on computer tape or other electronic media, copies of the tape or media may be furnished to any person on request. The department may also furnish to any person upon request records on computer tape or other electronic media that contain information from files of uniform traffic citations or motor vehicle accidents and that were produced for or developed by the department for purposes related to maintenance of the operating record file database. The department shall charge a fee of $3 $5 for each file of vehicle operators' records contained in the tape or media. The department shall charge a fee of not more than $3 $5 for each file of uniform traffic citations or motor vehicle accidents contained in the tape or media. Nothing in this subsection requires the department to produce records of particular files or data in a particular format except as those records or data are made by the department for its purposes.
16,3413k
Section 3413k. 343.24 (2m) of the statutes, as affected by 2001 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:
