AB133-SSA1,1343,198
343.21
(2) (a) In addition to the fees set under sub. (1), any applicant whose
9application for a permit, license, upgrade or endorsement, taken together with the
10applicant's currently valid license, if any, requires the department to administer a
11driving skills test of the applicant's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable
12control in the operation of a motor vehicle shall pay to the department an
13examination fee of $20 for an examination in a commercial motor vehicle other than
14a school bus and
$10 $15 for an examination in any other vehicle. Payment of the
15examination fee entitles the applicant to not more than 3 tests of the applicant's
16ability to exercise reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle. If the
17applicant does not qualify for issuance of a license, upgraded license or endorsement
18in 3 such tests, then a 2nd examination fee in the same amount shall be paid, which
19payment entitles the applicant to not more than 3 additional tests.
AB133-SSA1,1344,220
(b) The operator shall pay to the department an examination fee of
$10 $15 for
21conducting the special examination requested under s. 121.555 (2) (cm), except that
22if the examination is in a commercial motor vehicle other than a school bus the fee
23is $20. Payment of the examination fee entitles the person to not more than 3 tests
24of the person's ability to safely operate the vehicle proposed to be used under s.
25121.555 (1) (a). If the applicant does not pass the examination for safe operation of
1the vehicle in 3 such tests, then a 2nd examination fee in the same amount shall be
2paid, which payment entitles the person to not more than 3 additional tests.
AB133-SSA1,1344,75
343.44 (2) (a) Any person who violates sub. (1) (a)
or a local ordinance in
6conformity therewith shall be required to forfeit not less than $50 nor more than
7$200.
AB133-SSA1,1344,1310
343.44
(2) (am) Any person who violates sub. (1) (b) before May 1,
1999 2002,
11may be required to forfeit not more than $600, except that, if the person has been
12convicted of a previous violation described in sub. (1) (b) within the preceding 5-year
13period, the penalty under par. (b) shall apply.
AB133-SSA1,1345,315
345.09
(2) The secretary as attorney upon whom processes and notices may be
16served under this section shall, upon being served with such process or notice,
17forthwith mail by registered mail a copy thereof to such nonresident at the
18out-of-state nonresident address given in the papers so served. It is the duty of the
19party or the party's attorney to certify in the papers so served that the address given
20therein is the last-known out-of-state nonresident address of the party to be served.
21In all cases of service under this section there shall be served 2 authenticated copies
22for the secretary and such additional number of authenticated copies as there are
23defendants so served in the action. One of the secretary's copies shall be retained for
24the secretary's record of service and the other copy shall be returned with proper
25certificate of service attached for filing in court as proof of service of the copies by
1having mailed them by registered mail to the defendants named therein. The service
2fee shall be
$15 $25 for each defendant so served. The secretary shall keep a record
3of all such processes and notices, which record shall show the day and hour of service.
AB133-SSA1,1345,135
345.26
(1) (b) 1. If the person makes a deposit for a violation of a traffic
6regulation, the person need not appear in court at the time fixed in the citation, and
7the person will be deemed to have tendered a plea of no contest and submitted to a
8forfeiture and a penalty assessment, if required by s.
165.87 757.05, a jail
9assessment, if required by s. 302.46 (1), a railroad crossing improvement
10assessment, if required by s. 346.177, 346.495 or 346.65 (4r), and a crime laboratories
11and drug law enforcement assessment, if required by s. 165.755, plus any applicable
12fees prescribed in ch. 814, not to exceed the amount of the deposit that the court may
13accept as provided in s. 345.37; and
AB133-SSA1,1346,615
345.37
(2) If the defendant has made a deposit under s. 345.26, the citation may
16serve as the initial pleading and the defendant shall be deemed to have tendered a
17plea of no contest and submitted to a forfeiture and a penalty assessment, if required
18by s.
165.87 757.05, a jail assessment, if required by s. 302.46 (1), a railroad crossing
19improvement assessment, if required by s. 346.177, 346.495 or 346.65 (4r), and a
20crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment, if required by s. 165.755,
21plus costs, including any applicable fees prescribed in ch. 814, not exceeding the
22amount of the deposit. The court may either accept the plea of no contest and enter
23judgment accordingly, or reject the plea and issue a summons under ch. 968. If the
24defendant fails to appear in response to the summons, the court shall issue a warrant
25under ch. 968. If the court accepts the plea of no contest, the defendant may move
1within 6 months after the date set for the appearance to withdraw the plea of no
2contest, open the judgment and enter a plea of not guilty upon a showing to the
3satisfaction of the court that the failure to appear was due to mistake, inadvertence,
4surprise or excusable neglect. If on reopening the defendant is found not guilty, the
5court shall immediately notify the department to delete the record of conviction
6based on the original proceeding and shall order the defendant's deposit returned.
AB133-SSA1,1346,148
345.37
(5) Within 5 working days after forfeiture of deposit or entry of default
9judgment, the official receiving the forfeiture, the penalty assessment, if required by
10s.
165.87 757.05, the jail assessment, if required by s. 302.46 (1), the railroad crossing
11improvement assessment, if required by s. 346.177, 346.495 or 346.65 (4r), and the
12crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment, if required by s. 165.755,
13shall forward to the department a certification of the entry of default judgment or a
14judgment of forfeiture.
AB133-SSA1,1346,2016
345.375
(2) Upon default of the defendant corporation or limited liability
17company or upon conviction, judgment for the amount of the forfeiture, the penalty
18assessment, if required under s.
165.87 757.05, the jail assessment, if required by s.
19302.46 (1), and the crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment, if
20required under s. 165.755, shall be entered.
AB133-SSA1,1347,422
345.47
(1) (intro.) If the defendant is found guilty, the court may enter
23judgment against the defendant for a monetary amount not to exceed the maximum
24forfeiture, penalty assessment, if required by s.
165.87 757.05, the jail assessment,
25if required by s. 302.46 (1), the railroad crossing improvement assessment, if
1required by s. 346.177, 346.495 or 346.65 (4r), and the crime laboratories and drug
2law enforcement assessment, if required by s. 165.755, provided for the violation and
3for costs under s. 345.53 and, in addition, may suspend or revoke his or her operating
4privilege under s. 343.30. If the judgment is not paid, the court shall order:
AB133-SSA1,1347,146
345.47
(1) (b) In lieu of imprisonment and in addition to any other suspension
7or revocation, that the defendant's operating privilege be suspended for 30 days or
8until the person pays the forfeiture, the penalty assessment, if required by s.
165.87 9757.05, the jail assessment, if required by s. 302.46 (1), the railroad crossing
10improvement assessment, if required by s. 346.177, 346.495 or 346.65 (4r), and the
11crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment, if required by s. 165.755,
12but not to exceed 5 years. Suspension under this paragraph shall not affect the power
13of the court to suspend or revoke under s. 343.30 or the power of the secretary to
14suspend or revoke the operating privilege.
AB133-SSA1,1348,516
345.47
(1) (c) If a court or judge suspends an operating privilege under this
17section, the court or judge shall immediately take possession of the suspended license
18and shall forward it to the department together with the notice of suspension, which
19shall clearly state that the suspension was for failure to pay a forfeiture, a penalty
20assessment, if required by s.
165.87 757.05, a jail assessment, if required by s. 302.46
21(1), a railroad crossing improvement assessment, if required by s. 346.177, 346.495
22or 346.65 (4r), and a crime laboratories and drug law enforcement assessment, if
23required by s. 165.755, imposed by the court. The notice of suspension and the
24suspended license, if it is available, shall be forwarded to the department within 48
25hours after the order of suspension. If the forfeiture, penalty assessment, jail
1assessment, railroad crossing improvement assessment and crime laboratories and
2drug law enforcement assessment are paid during a period of suspension, the court
3or judge shall immediately notify the department. Upon receipt of the notice and
4payment of the reinstatement fee under s. 343.21 (1) (j), the department shall return
5the surrendered license.
AB133-SSA1,1348,167
345.49
(1) Any person imprisoned under s. 345.47 for nonpayment of a
8forfeiture, a penalty assessment, if required by s.
165.87 757.05, a jail assessment,
9if required by s. 302.46 (1), a railroad crossing improvement assessment, if required
10by s. 346.177, 346.495 or 346.65 (4r), or a crime laboratories and drug law
11enforcement assessment, if required by s. 165.755, may, on request, be allowed to
12work under s. 303.08. If the person does work, earnings shall be applied on the
13unpaid forfeiture, penalty assessment, jail assessment, railroad crossing
14improvement assessment or crime laboratories and drug law enforcement
15assessment after payment of personal board and expenses and support of personal
16dependents to the extent directed by the court.
AB133-SSA1,1349,618
345.61
(2) (c) "Guaranteed arrest bond certificate" as used in this section means
19any printed card or other certificate issued by an automobile club, association or
20insurance company to any of its members or insureds, which card or certificate is
21signed by the member or insureds and contains a printed statement that the
22automobile club, association or insurance company and a surety company, or an
23insurance company authorized to transact both automobile liability insurance and
24surety business, guarantee the appearance of the persons whose signature appears
25on the card or certificate and that they will in the event of failure of the person to
1appear in court at the time of trial, pay any fine or forfeiture imposed on the person,
2including the penalty assessment required by s.
165.87
757.05, the jail assessment
3required by s. 302.46 (1), the railroad crossing improvement assessment required by
4s. 346.177, 346.495 or 346.65 (4r) and the crime laboratories and drug law
5enforcement assessment required by s. 165.755, in an amount not exceeding $200,
6or $1,000 as provided in sub. (1) (b).
AB133-SSA1,1349,118
348.25
(8) (a) 1. For a vehicle or combination of vehicles which exceeds length
9limitations, $15
, except that if the application for a permit for a vehicle described in
10this subdivision is submitted to the department after December 31, 1999, and before
11July 1, 2003, the fee is $17.
AB133-SSA1,1349,1613
348.25
(8) (a) 2. For a vehicle or combination of vehicles which exceeds either
14width limitations or height limitations, $20
, except that if the application for a
15permit for a vehicle described in this subdivision is submitted to the department
16after December 31, 1999, and before July 1, 2003, the fee is $22.
AB133-SSA1,1349,2118
348.25
(8) (a) 2m. For a vehicle or combination of vehicles which exceeds both
19width and height limitations, $25
, except that if the application for a permit for a
20vehicle described in this subdivision is submitted to the department after December
2131, 1999, and before July 1, 2003, the fee is $28.
AB133-SSA1,1350,223
348.25
(8) (a) 3. For a vehicle or combination of vehicles, the weight of which
24exceeds any of the provisions of s. 348.15 (3), 10% of the fee specified in par. (b) 3. for
1an annual permit for the comparable gross weight
, rounded to the nearest whole
2dollar.
AB133-SSA1,1350,74
348.25
(8) (b) 1. For a vehicle or combination of vehicles which exceeds length
5limitations, $60
, except that if the application for a permit for a vehicle described in
6this subdivision is submitted to the department after December 31, 1999, and before
7July 1, 2003, the fee is $66.
AB133-SSA1,1350,129
348.25
(8) (b) 2. For a vehicle or combination of vehicles which exceeds width
10limitations or height limitations or both, $90
, except that if the application for a
11permit for a vehicle described in this subdivision is submitted to the department
12after December 31, 1999, and before July 1, 2003, the fee is $99.
AB133-SSA1,1350,1614
348.25
(8) (b) 3. a. If the gross weight is 90,000 pounds or less, $200
, except that
15if the application for a permit for a vehicle described in this subd. 3. a. is submitted
16to the department after December 31, 1999, and before July 1, 2003, the fee is $220.
AB133-SSA1,1350,2118
348.25
(8) (b) 3. b. If the gross weight is more than 90,000 pounds but not more
19than 100,000 pounds, $350
, except that if the application for a permit for a vehicle
20described in this subd. 3. b. is submitted to the department after December 31, 1999,
21and before July 1, 2003, the fee is $385.
AB133-SSA1,1351,323
348.25
(8) (b) 3. c. If the gross weight is greater than 100,000 pounds, $350 plus
24$100 for each 10,000-pound increment or fraction thereof by which the gross weight
25exceeds 100,000 pounds
, except that if the application for a permit for a vehicle
1described in this subd. 3. c. is submitted to the department after December 31, 1999,
2and before July 1, 2003, the fee is $385 plus $110 for each 10,000-pound increment
3or fraction thereof by which the gross weight exceeds 100,000 pounds.
AB133-SSA1, s. 2785
4Section
2785. 348.25 (8) (bm) of the statutes is renumbered 348.25 (8) (bm)
51. and amended to read:
AB133-SSA1,1351,106
348.25
(8) (bm) 1. Unless a different fee is specifically provided, the fee for a
7consecutive month permit is one-twelfth of the fee under par. (b) for an annual
8permit times the number of months for which the permit is desired, plus $15 for each
9permit issued.
This subdivision does not apply to applications for permits submitted
10after December 31, 1999, and before July 1, 2003.
AB133-SSA1,1351,1712
348.25
(8) (bm) 2. Unless a different fee is specifically provided, the fee for a
13consecutive month permit is one-twelfth of the fee under par. (b) for an annual
14permit times the number of months for which the permit is desired, plus $16.50 for
15each permit issued, rounded to the nearest whole dollar. This subdivision does not
16apply to applications submitted before January 1, 2000, or submitted after June 30,
172003.
AB133-SSA1,1351,2119
348.25
(11) The department shall develop and implement an automated
20system for designating the route to be traveled by a vehicle for which a permit is
21issued under s. 348.26 or 348.27.
AB133-SSA1,1351,2523
350.01
(3r) "Expedited service" means a process under which a person is able
24to renew a snowmobile certificate in person and with only one appearance at the site
25where certificates are issued.
AB133-SSA1,1352,42
350.02
(3m) A law enforcement officer may operate a snowmobile on a highway
3in performance of his or her official duties if the snowmobile is equipped with a
4flashing, oscillating or rotating blue light.
AB133-SSA1,1352,66
350.05
(1) (title)
Age restriction Persons under 12.
AB133-SSA1,1352,208
350.05
(2) Snowmobile Persons aged 12 to 16; snowmobile safety
permit or
9operator's license required certificates and program. No person
over the age of 10who is at least 12 years
of age but under
the age of 16 years
of age may operate a
11snowmobile unless he or she holds a valid snowmobile safety certificate or is
12accompanied by a person
over who is at least 18 years of age or by a person
over
who
13is at least 14 years of age
having a and who holds a valid snowmobile safety certificate
14issued by the department. Any person who is
over the age of 12 and at least 12 years
15of age but under
the age of 16
years of age and who
holds is required to hold a
16snowmobile safety certificate
shall carry it while operating a snowmobile
or while
17accompanying the operator on a snowmobile shall carry the certificate and shall
18display it to a law enforcement officer on request. Persons enrolled in a safety
19certification program approved by the department may operate a snowmobile in an
20area designated by the instructor.
AB133-SSA1, s. 2798
21Section
2798. 350.05 (2) of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act ....
22(this act), is repealed and recreated to read:
AB133-SSA1,1353,223
350.05
(2) Persons aged 12 and older; snowmobile safety certificates and
24program. (a) No person who is at least 12 years of age and who is born on or after
1January 1, 1985, may operate a snowmobile unless he or she holds a valid
2snowmobile safety certificate.
AB133-SSA1,1353,73
(b) Any person who is required to hold a snowmobile safety certificate while
4operating a snowmobile shall carry the certificate on the snowmobile and shall
5display the certificate to a law enforcement officer on request. Persons enrolled in
6a safety certification program approved by the department may operate a
7snowmobile in an area designated by the instructor.
AB133-SSA1,1353,139
350.05
(3) Exceptions. This section does not apply to the operation of
10snowmobiles
by an operator under the age of 16 years upon lands owned or leased
11by the operator's parent or guardian. As used in this section, "leased lands" does not
12include lands leased by an organization of which said operator or the operator's
13parent or guardian is a member.
AB133-SSA1,1353,1615
350.05
(4) Definition. For purposes of this section,
"accompanied" 16"accompany" means
being to be on the same snowmobile as the operator.
AB133-SSA1,1354,11
18350.055 Safety certification program established. The department shall
19establish a program of instruction on snowmobile laws, including the intoxicated
20snowmobiling law, regulations, safety and related subjects. The program shall be
21conducted by instructors certified by the department. The department may procure
22liability insurance coverage for certified instructors for work within the scope of their
23duties under this section.
Persons Each person satisfactorily completing this
24program shall receive
certification a snowmobile safety certificate from the
25department. The department may charge each person who enrolls in the course an
1instruction fee of $5. The department shall authorize instructors conducting such
2courses meeting standards established by it to retain $1 of the fee to defray expenses
3incurred locally to conduct the program. The remaining $4 of the fee shall be retained
4by the department to defray a part of its expenses incurred to conduct the safety and
5accident reporting program. A person
over the age of 12 years who is at least 12 years
6of age but under the
age of 16 years
of age who
holds is required to hold a valid
7snowmobile safety certificate
may operate a snowmobile in this state if the person
8holds a valid snowmobile safety certificate issued by another state or province of the
9Dominion of Canada
need not obtain a certificate from the department and if the
10course content of the program in such other state or province substantially meets
11that established by the department under this section.
AB133-SSA1, s. 2802
12Section
2802
. 350.055 of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act ....
13(this act), section 2801, is amended to read:
AB133-SSA1,1355,11
14350.055 Safety certification program established. The department shall
15establish a program of instruction on snowmobile laws, including the intoxicated
16snowmobiling law, regulations, safety and related subjects. The program shall be
17conducted by instructors certified by the department. The department may procure
18liability insurance coverage for certified instructors for work within the scope of their
19duties under this section. Each person satisfactorily completing this program shall
20receive a snowmobile safety certificate from the department. The department
may
21charge each person who enrolls in the course shall establish by rule an instruction
22fee
of $5 for this program. An instructor conducting a program of instruction under
23this section shall collect the instruction fee from each person who receives
24instruction. The department
shall authorize instructors conducting such courses
25meeting standards established by it to retain $1 may determine the portion of
the
1this fee
, which may not exceed 50%, that the instructor may retain to defray expenses
2incurred
locally to conduct by the instructor in conducting the program. The
3remaining $4 of the fee shall be retained by the department to defray a part of its
4expenses incurred to conduct the safety and accident reporting program instructor
5shall remit the remainder of the fee or, if nothing is retained, the entire fee to the
6department. A person who is at least 12 years of age but under the 16 years of age
7who is required to hold a valid snowmobile safety certificate may operate a
8snowmobile in this state if the person holds a valid snowmobile safety certificate
9issued by another state or province of the Dominion of Canada and if the course
10content of the program in such other state or province substantially meets that
11established by the department under this section.
AB133-SSA1, s. 2803
12Section
2803. 350.055 of the statutes, as affected by 1999 Wisconsin Act ....
13(this act), section 2802, is repealed and recreated to read:
AB133-SSA1,1356,6
14350.055 Safety certification program established. The department shall
15establish a program of instruction on snowmobile laws, including the intoxicated
16snowmobiling law, regulations, safety and related subjects. The program shall be
17conducted by instructors certified by the department. The department may procure
18liability insurance coverage for certified instructors for work within the scope of their
19duties under this section. Each person satisfactorily completing this program shall
20receive a snowmobile safety certificate from the department. The department shall
21establish by rule an instruction fee for this program. An instructor conducting a
22program of instruction under this section shall collect the instruction fee from each
23person who receives instruction. The department may determine the portion of this
24fee, which may not exceed 50%, that the instructor may retain to defray expenses
25incurred by the instructor in conducting the program. The instructor shall remit the
1remainder of the fee or, if nothing is retained, the entire fee to the department. A
2person who is required to hold a valid snowmobile safety certificate may operate a
3snowmobile in this state if the person holds a valid snowmobile safety certificate
4issued by another state or province of the Dominion of Canada and if the course
5content of the program in such other state or province substantially meets that
6established by the department under this section.
AB133-SSA1,1356,108
350.12
(3h) Registration; renewals; agents. (a)
Issuance; appointment of
9agents. For the issuance of snowmobile certificates, the department may do any of
10the following:
AB133-SSA1,1356,1111
1. Directly issue the certificates.
AB133-SSA1,1356,1312
2. Appoint, as an agent of the department, the clerk of one or more counties to
13issue the certificates.
AB133-SSA1,1356,1514
3. Appoint persons who are not employes of the department to issue the
15certificates as agents of the department.
AB133-SSA1,1356,1816
(b)
Duplicates. For purposes of this subsection, the issuance of a duplicate of
17a snowmobile certificate shall be considered the same as the issuance of an original
18certificate.
AB133-SSA1,1356,2019
(c)
Agent activities. 1. The clerk of any county appointed under par. (a) 2. or (e)
20may accept the appointment.
AB133-SSA1,1356,2221
2. The department may promulgate rules regulating the activities of persons
22appointed under pars. (a) and (e).
AB133-SSA1,1356,2523
(d)
Issuing fees. An agent appointed under par. (a) 2. or 3. shall collect an
24issuing fee of $3 for each snowmobile certificate that the agent issues. The agent
25shall remit to the department $2 of each issuing fee collected.
AB133-SSA1,1357,5
1(e)
Renewals; agents. For the renewal of snowmobile certificates for public use
2or the renewal of commercial snowmobile certificates, the department may renew the
3certificates directly or may appoint agents in the manner specified in par. (a) 2. or
43. The department may establish an expedited service to be provided by the
5department and these agents to renew these types of snowmobile certificates.
AB133-SSA1,1357,86
(f)
Renewals; fees. In addition to a renewal fee under sub. (3), the department
7may authorize that a supplemental renewal fee of $3 be collected for the renewal of
8snowmobile certificates that are renewed in any of the following manners:
AB133-SSA1,1357,99
1. By agents appointed under par. (e).
AB133-SSA1,1357,1010
2. By the department using the expedited service.
AB133-SSA1,1357,1411
(g)
Remittal of fees. An agent appointed under par. (e) shall remit to the
12department $2 of each $3 fee collected under par. (f). Any fees remitted to or collected
13by the department under par. (d) or (f) shall be credited to the appropriation account
14under s. 20.370 (9) (hu).
AB133-SSA1,1357,1916
350.12
(3j) (b) The fee for a trail use sticker issued for a snowmobile that is
17exempt from registration under sub. (2) (b) or (bn) is $12.25. A trail use sticker issued
18for such a snowmobile may be issued only by the department and persons appointed
19by the department and
is valid for one expires on June 30 of each year.
AB133-SSA1, s. 2808
20Section
2808. 350.12 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB133-SSA1,1357,2321
350.12
(4) (a)
Enforcement, administration and related costs. (intro.) The
22moneys appropriated from s. 20.370 (3)
(ak) and (aq), (5) (es) and (9) (mu) and (mw)
23may be used for the following: