341.32(1)(1) Whenever the construction or the use of a registered vehicle is changed in a manner making the vehicle subject to a different registration fee than the fee for which the vehicle currently is registered, the owner shall immediately make application for reregistration. The fee payable upon such reregistration shall be computed as for a vehicle not previously registered in this state but a credit shall be allowed for the unused portion of the fee paid for the previous registration if the registration plates issued upon the previous registration are returned to the department. The credit shall be computed on the basis of one-twelfth of the annual registration fee or one twenty-fourth of the biennial registration fee prescribed for the vehicle as previously registered multiplied by the number of months of registration which have not fully expired on the date the vehicle became subject to the different fee. The credit may be applied toward the reregistration of the vehicle only up to the date when the previous registration would have expired.
341.32(2)
(2) Whenever the owner or other person responsible for registration of a vehicle required to be registered on the basis of gross weight desires to carry a greater load than that permitted under the current registration of such vehicle, he or she shall make application for reregistration of the vehicle at a higher gross weight. Whenever such person is convicted of carrying a greater load than that permitted under his or her current registration, the court, in addition to imposing the penalty prescribed by law, shall order such person to make application for reregistration of the vehicle at a gross weight sufficiently high to cover the load which he or she was convicted of carrying. The fee payable upon reregistration shall be computed on the basis of one-twelfth of the difference between the annual fee prescribed for the vehicle as previously registered and the annual fee prescribed for the vehicle as reregistered or one twenty-fourth of the difference between the biennial fee prescribed for the vehicle as previously registered and the biennial fee prescribed for the vehicle as reregistered, multiplied by the number of months of the quarter or year for which the vehicle is being reregistered which had not fully expired when the vehicle became subject to the higher fee. This subsection does not apply under the circumstances stated in
sub. (3).
341.32(3)
(3) A motor truck with a registered gross weight of 10,000 pounds or less and loaded exclusively with fluid milk or cream may, during the months of May, June and July, carry from the point of production of such milk to the primary market therefor 1,500 pounds or less in excess of the gross weight for which such motor truck is registered without a reregistration of such motor truck on account of such excess loading.
341.33
341.33
When fees refundable. 341.33(1)
(1) The department shall not refund a fee paid to it except when expressly authorized or directed by this section or some other provision of the statutes to do so.
341.33(2)
(2) The department shall refund the unused portion of a registration fee paid for the registration of a vehicle owned by a person who is entering active service in the naval or military forces of the United States if the person makes application for such refund upon a form prescribed by the department, furnishes such proof as the department may require that the vehicle will not be operated in this or another state during the remainder of the period for which the vehicle is registered, and returns to the department the certificate of registration and registration plates. The refund shall be computed on the basis of one-twelfth of the annual registration fee or one twenty-fourth of the biennial registration fee paid for the vehicle, multiplied by the number of full months remaining in the period for which the vehicle is registered when the vehicle ceases to be operated.
341.33(3)
(3) Upon request, the department shall refund 50% of a registration fee paid for a vehicle registered on a biennial basis if the person who registered the vehicle furnishes such proof as the department requires that the person has transferred his or her interest in the vehicle or terminated leasing the vehicle before the beginning of the 2nd year of the period for which the vehicle is registered or that the vehicle will not be operated in this state after the beginning of the 2nd year of the period for which the vehicle is registered. The department may require the person to return the certificate of registration and registration plates for the vehicle to the department. Except as provided in
sub. (1), the department may not refund more than 50% of the fee paid for the registration of a vehicle registered on a biennial basis.
341.335
341.335
Notice of change of address or name. 341.335(1)(1) Whenever any person, after applying for and receiving registration plates, moves from the address named in the application for the registration plates or when the name of the licensee is changed by marriage or otherwise, the person shall within 10 days notify the department in writing of the old and new address or of such former and new names and of all registration plate numbers held.
341.335(2)
(2) Any person who fails to comply with any of the requirements of
sub. (1) may be required to forfeit not more than $50.
341.35
341.35
Municipal or county vehicle registration fee. 341.35(1)(1)
Annual registration fee. In this section "municipality" means a town, village or city and "motor vehicle" means an automobile or station wagon or motor truck registered under
s. 341.25 (1) (c) at a gross weight of not more than 8,000 pounds. The governing body of a municipality or county may enact an ordinance imposing an annual flat municipal or county registration fee on all motor vehicles registered in this state which are customarily kept in the municipality or county. A registration fee imposed under this section shall be in addition to state registration fees.
341.35(2)
(2) Exemptions. The following vehicles are exempt from any municipal or county vehicle registration fee:
341.35(2)(a)
(a) All vehicles exempted by this chapter from payment of a state vehicle registration fee.
341.35(3m)
(3m) County and municipal fees. If a municipality and the county in which the municipality is located enact ordinances under this section, a motor vehicle customarily kept in the municipality shall be subject to a municipal registration fee and a county registration fee.
341.35(4)
(4) Notice of fees. The governing body of a municipality or county which enacts a municipal or county vehicle registration fee shall notify the department that it has so elected and report the amount of such fee. The municipality or county shall report any change in such amount to the department. The notification shall be made at the time and in the form prescribed by the department.
341.35(5)
(5) Payment of fees. At the time a motor vehicle is first registered or at the time of registration renewal, the applicant shall pay to the department any fee imposed by a county or municipality under this section in addition to fees required under this chapter.
341.35(6)
(6) Department to remit fees to municipalities and counties. Beginning July 1, 1984, and annually thereafter, the department shall remit those moneys collected under this section, less administrative costs under
sub. (6m), to any municipality or county which has imposed a fee under this section. The department may by rule provide that the moneys be remitted at more frequent intervals if the department deems it advisable.
341.35(6m)
(6m) Administrative costs. The department shall retain a portion of the moneys collected under this section equal to the actual administrative costs related to the collection of these fees. The department shall establish the method for computing the administrative costs by rule and review the methodology annually to ensure full reimbursement of its expenses.
341.35(6r)
(6r) Use of fee proceeds. Any municipality or county receiving moneys under
sub. (6) shall use the moneys only for transportation related purposes.
341.35(7)
(7) Replacements. No municipal or county vehicle registration fee may be imposed on a motor vehicle which is a replacement for a motor vehicle for which a current municipal or county vehicle registration fee has been paid.
341.35(8)
(8) Rules. The department shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
341.36
341.36
Fee to reinstate suspended or revoked registration. 341.36(1)(1) Except as provided in
sub. (2), the department shall charge a fee of $25 to reinstate a registration previously suspended or revoked under this chapter. The fee under this subsection is in addition to any other fee required to complete the registration of the vehicle.
341.36(1m)
(1m) Except as provided in
sub. (2), the department shall charge a fee of $50 to reinstate a registration previously suspended or revoked under
ch. 344. The fee under this subsection is in addition to any other fee required to complete the registration of the vehicle.
341.36(2)
(2) Subsections (1) and
(1m) do not apply to the reinstatement of a registration suspended under
s. 341.63 (1) (c),
(d) or
(e) or to the reinstatement of a registration suspended or revoked as a result of an error by the department.
341.36(3)
(3) If the registrations of more than one vehicle owned by a person are suspended or revoked under
ch. 344 as a result of the same occurrence, payment of one fee under
sub. (1m) applies to the reinstatement of the registrations of all of those vehicles.
341.36 History
History: 1989 a. 31;
1991 a. 269.
REGISTRATION, TAXATION AND EXEMPTION
OF NONRESIDENTS
341.40
341.40
Exemption of nonresidents and foreign-registered vehicles. 341.40(1)(1) Except as to foreign-owned vehicles required by
s. 341.07 to be registered in this state, any vehicle which is registered in another jurisdiction is exempt from the laws of this state providing for the registration of such vehicles if:
341.40(1)(a)
(a) The vehicle carries a registration plate indicating the registration in such other jurisdiction; and
341.40(1)(c)
(c) The jurisdiction in which the vehicle is registered allows such vehicles when 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.
341.40(1)(d)
(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. 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.
341.40(2)
(2) If the owner of any such vehicle 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.
341.405
341.405
International registration plan. 341.405(1)
(1) The secretary of transportation, with approval of the governor, shall ratify and do all things necessary to effectuate the international registration plan adopted by the American association of motor vehicle administrators, with such exceptions as are deemed advisable and such changes as are necessary.
341.405(2)
(2) In addition to any registration fees under
s. 341.25 that are apportioned to this state under the international registration plan, the department shall charge a fee to cover the cost of issuance for each base plate and for each cab card issued under the international registration plan. Registrants for which this state is the base jurisdiction may elect to pay the registration fee apportioned to this state in 4 instalments as specified by the department. Registrants shall pay an additional annual fee of not less than $10 for each vehicle under the instalment option. The department may require the filing of an adequate bond or letter of credit to secure the payment of fees under the instalment plan. Trip permits may be issued for 72-hour periods at a fee of not less than $15, under terms and conditions not inconsistent with the international registration plan.
341.405(3)
(3) Any fee of $2 or less due under this section may be waived by the department.
341.405(4)
(4) The secretary of transportation, with the approval of the governor and the joint committee on finance, may withdraw from the international registration plan adopted by the American association of motor vehicle administrators if the secretary deems such action necessary and desirable.
341.405 Annotation
See note to 194.04, citing State v. Yellow Freight System, Inc. 101 W (2d) 142, 303 NW (2d) 834 (1981).
341.405 Annotation
Registration under IRP is in lieu of registration under Wisconsin law. Schneider Transport, Inc. v. Cattanach, 657 F (2d) 128 (1981).
341.409
341.409
Reciprocal registration exemption agreements for federally recognized Indian tribes or bands. 341.409(1)(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:
341.409(1)(a)
(a) The vehicle carries a registration plate showing valid registration by the Indian tribe or band.
341.409(1)(b)
(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.
341.409(2)
(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.
341.409(3)
(3) The department may adopt rules to implement this section.
341.409 History
History: 1983 a. 50.
341.41
341.41
Reciprocity agreements authorized. 341.41(1)
(1) The secretary with the approval of the governor is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with the responsible officers of other jurisdictions as to licenses, mileage and flat taxes under which motor vehicles, trailers, or semitrailers properly licensed or registered in other jurisdictions may be operated in interstate commerce in this state without a Wisconsin registration or the payment of mileage or flat taxes, provided like privileges are accorded to vehicles owned by Wisconsin residents when operated in such other jurisdictions. Such agreement may include such restrictions, conditions and privileges, including any proportional registration, taxes or fees, as are deemed advisable. Such agreement shall provide that a resident of this state when using the highways of such other jurisdiction shall receive exemptions of a similar kind to a like degree.
341.41(1a)
(1a) The secretary with the approval of the governor is authorized to enter into reciprocal agreements with the responsible officers of other jurisdictions as to licenses, mileage and flat taxes under which motor vehicles, trailers or semitrailers properly licensed or registered in either jurisdiction, may be operated in intrastate commerce in either jurisdiction without additional base plate registration or the payment of mileage or flat taxes, providing like privileges are accorded Wisconsin licensed vehicles when operated in such other jurisdictions, and that this state will obtain a fair and equitable share of license registrations. Such agreement may include such restrictions, conditions and privileges, including any proportional registration, taxes or fees, as are deemed advisable.
341.41(1b)
(1b) Vehicles operated in intrastate commerce in this state are not exempt by virtue of any reciprocity agreement entered into pursuant to
sub. (1a) unless:
341.41(1b)(a)
(a) The vehicle has conspicuously displayed upon it a valid registration plate;
341.41(1b)(b)
(b) The operator of the vehicle has in his or her possession a valid registration certificate or other evidence that the vehicle is properly registered; and
341.41(1b)(c)
(c) The vehicle displays a Wisconsin tax permit, Wisconsin prorate plate or other form of Wisconsin authorization unless operated in accordance with rules adopted under
s. 341.40 (1) (d).
341.41(2)
(2) A nonresident operating a vehicle in this state is not exempt by virtue of any reciprocity agreement entered into pursuant to
sub. (1) unless:
341.41(2)(a)
(a) The vehicle is properly registered in the jurisdiction of the residence of its owner, its domicile, or the principal place of business of its owner or is registered on a proportional registration basis pursuant to an interstate compact; and
341.41(2)(b)
(b) The vehicle has conspicuously displayed upon it a valid registration plate; and
341.41(2)(c)
(c) The operator of the vehicle has in his or her possession a valid registration certificate or other evidence that the vehicle is properly registered; and
341.41(3)
(3) If the laws of another jurisdiction impose upon the vehicles of residents of this state any taxes, fees, charges, penalties, obligations, restrictions, prohibitions or limitations of any kind additional to those imposed by this state upon the vehicles of residents of such other jurisdiction the secretary with the approval of the governor is authorized to impose and collect fees or charges in like amount and to provide for similar obligations, prohibitions or limitations upon the owner or operator of a vehicle registered in such other jurisdiction so long as the laws of such other jurisdiction requiring such imposition remain in effect.
341.41(4)
(4) Trailers and semitrailers may be operated in Wisconsin without the payment of fees or ton mile or flat taxes when such trailers or semitrailers are operated in exchange for trailers or semitrailers or are operated in accordance with rules adopted by the secretary respecting the interchange of equipment. When used in railroad trailer-on-flat-car service, foreign licensed trailers or semitrailers may be operated in commerce in Wisconsin without the payment of permit or registration fees.
341.41(5)
(5) In this section, "proportional registration, taxes or fees" means the registration of a portion of the vehicles or the payment of a portion of the taxes or fees in Wisconsin and a portion in the reciprocating jurisdiction in a general ratio or proportion based on the total number of miles traveled by the owner or operator in the reciprocating jurisdictions.
341.41(6)
(6) The secretary is also authorized to accept proportional registration of a fleet of 3 or more vehicles of any duly authorized common carrier of passengers as defined in
s. 194.01 (1), operating such fleet in interstate commerce or jointly in interstate and intrastate commerce in this state, if the secretary is satisfied prior to the approval of such proportional registration that this state will obtain a fair and equitable share of license registrations of the vehicles comprising such fleet. Such proportional registration shall be accomplished either by payment, to the department, of registration fees in an amount equal to that obtained by applying the proportion of in-state fleet miles divided by the total fleet miles to the total fees which would otherwise be required for the registration of each and all such vehicles in this state, or by registration of a portion of such vehicles as above determined.
341.41(7)
(7) Except as to foreign owned vehicles required by
s. 341.07 to be registered in this state, vehicles owned or operated by a nonresident in interstate or intrastate movement may be qualified by advance purchase of a trip permit which authorizes operation for a 72-hour period when the vehicle is not eligible for reciprocal privileges. Unless waived by the secretary, the fee for the trip permit shall be not less than $15. The secretary may, upon determining that a special transportation need exists, waive the fee for the trip permit. The secretary shall make rules and regulations for the issuance and use of the permits.
341.41(8)(a)(a) Residents of the state operating a fleet of 3 or more units consisting of trucks, truck tractors or road tractors with a gross weight of not less than 12,000 pounds shall display Wisconsin registration plates for which 100% of the fee has been paid on vehicles not exempt from Wisconsin registration and operated in intrastate commerce. Vehicles engaged in interstate commerce may display Wisconsin prorate registration plates for which a proportional registration fee has been paid in addition to a full fee registration plate from another jurisdiction. Such proportional registration shall be accomplished either by payment to the department of registration fees in an amount equal to that obtained by applying the proportion of in-state fleet miles divided by the total fleet miles to the total fees which would otherwise be required for the registration of all such vehicles in this state, or by registration of a portion of such vehicles as determined under this subsection. The department may refuse to permit any or all of such vehicles to be registered under apportionment if the department is not satisfied that this state will obtain a fair and equitable share of license registrations of the vehicles comprising such fleet.
341.41(8)(b)
(b) This subsection applies only if the state is a party to the international registration plan under
s. 341.405 (1).
341.41(9)(a)(a) Motor carriers engaged in interstate commerce or jointly in interstate and intrastate commerce and operating a fleet of one or more units consisting of trucks, truck tractors or road tractors with a gross weight of 26,000 pounds or more, or power units having 3 or more axles regardless of weight, or vehicle combinations when the weight of the combinations exceeds 26,000 pounds may file an application for a prorate registration plate under this subsection. Eligibility under this subsection is conditioned on the vehicle also displaying a registration plate from another jurisdiction. An application for a prorate registration plate under this subsection shall be accompanied by payment to the department of a fee in an amount equal to that obtained by applying the proportion of Wisconsin in-state fleet miles plus fleet miles operated in jurisdictions with which Wisconsin has a free reciprocity agreement on vehicle registration fees divided by the total fleet miles to the total fees which would otherwise be required for annual registration of the vehicles in Wisconsin. In addition to the prorate fee, the registrant shall pay a fee to cover the cost of issuance of each cab card and plate or decal issued under this subsection. The department may refuse to permit any or all of such vehicles to be registered under this subsection if the department is not satisfied that the state will obtain a fair and equitable share of registration revenue from the vehicles comprising such fleet.
341.41(9)(b)
(b) This subsection does not apply if the state is a party to the international registration plan under
s. 341.405 (1).
341.43
341.43
Audits. 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.
341.45
341.45
Importation in vehicle tanks regulated; taxes; fee; permits. 341.45(1)(am)
(am) "Qualified motor vehicle" means a qualified motor vehicle as defined in the international fuel tax agreement or any of the following motor vehicles used, designed or maintained for the transportation of persons or property:
341.45(1)(am)1.
1. A motor vehicle having 2 axles and a gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds.
