23.33(1)(ip)
(ip) "Mini-truck" means a motor truck, as defined in
s. 340.01 (34), having a top speed of not more than 60 miles per hour, and that is all of the following:
23.33(1)(ip)1.
1. Powered by an internal combustion engine with a piston or rotor displacement of not less than 660 cubic centimeters.
23.33(1)(ip)4.
4. Manufactured with a locking enclosed cab and a heated interior.
23.33(1)(ir)
(ir) "Operate" means to exercise physical control over the speed or direction of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle or to physically manipulate or activate any of the controls of the vehicle necessary to put it in motion.
23.33(1)(it)
(it) "Operation" means the exercise of physical control over the speed or direction of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle or the physical manipulation or activation of any of the controls of the vehicle necessary to put it in motion.
23.33(1)(iw)
(iw) "Operator" means a person who operates an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle, who is responsible for the operation of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle or who is supervising the operation of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle.
23.33(1)(j)
(j) "Owner" means a person who has lawful possession of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle by virtue of legal title or equitable interest in the vehicle which entitles the person to possession of the vehicle.
23.33(1)(je)
(je) "Purpose of authorized analysis" means for the purpose of determining or obtaining evidence of the presence, quantity or concentration of any intoxicant in a person's blood, breath or urine.
23.33(1)(jn)
(jn) "Registration documentation" means an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle registration certificate, a validated registration receipt, or a registration decal.
23.33(1)(jo)
(jo) "Restricted controlled substance" means any of the following:
23.33(1)(jo)1.
1. A controlled substance included in schedule I under
ch. 961 other than a tetrahydrocannabinol.
23.33(1)(jp)
(jp) "Small all-terrain vehicle" means an all-terrain vehicle that has 4 wheels and that has either an engine certified by the manufacturer at not more than 90 cubic centimeters or an equivalent power unit.
23.33(1)(jq)
(jq) "Snow removal device" means an attachment designed and installed for the purpose of removing snow. An attachment under this paragraph may be a plow blade, blower, bucket, or brush.
23.33(1)(js)
(js) "Test facility" means a test facility or agency prepared to administer tests under
s. 343.305 (2).
23.33(1)(n)
(n) "Used exclusively on private property" means use of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle by the owner of the vehicle or a member of his or her immediate family only on land owned or leased by the vehicle owner or a member of his or her immediate family.
23.33(1)(ng)
(ng) "Utility terrain vehicle" means any of the following:
23.33(1)(ng)1.
1. A motor driven device that does not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards in effect on July 1, 2012, that is not a golf cart, low-speed vehicle, dune buggy, mini-truck, or tracked vehicle, that is designed to be used primarily off of a highway, and that has, and was originally manufactured with, all of the following:
23.33(1)(ng)1.i.
i. Seats for at least 2 occupants, all of which seating is designed not to be straddled.
23.33(1)(ng)1.j.
j. A system of seat belts, or a similar system, for restraining each occupant of the device in the event of an accident.
23.33(1)(ng)1.k.
k. A system of structural members designed to reduce the likelihood that an occupant would be crushed as the result of a rollover of the device.
23.33(1)(ng)2.
2. A motor driven device that has a net weight of more than 900 pounds, that is originally manufactured with a width of 50 inches or less, that is equipped with a seat designed to be straddled by the operator, and that is designed by the manufacturer to travel on 3 or more low-pressure tires.
23.33(1)(ni)
(ni) "Utility terrain vehicle dealer" means a person engaged in the sale of utility terrain vehicles for a profit at wholesale or retail.
23.33 Note
NOTE: Par. (ni) was created as par. (nc) by
2011 Wis. Act 208 and renumbered to par. (ni) by the legislative reference bureau under s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2.
23.33(1)(nk)
(nk) "Utility terrain vehicle distributor" means a person who sells or distributes utility terrain vehicles to utility terrain vehicle dealers or who maintains distributor representatives.
23.33 Note
NOTE: Par. (nk) was created as par. (nd) by
2011 Wis. Act 208 and renumbered to par. (nk) by the legislative reference bureau under s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2.
23.33(1)(nm)
(nm) "Utility terrain vehicle manufacturer" means a person engaged in the manufacture of utility terrain vehicles for sale to the public.
23.33 Note
NOTE: Par. (nm) was created as par. (nh) by
2011 Wis. Act 208 and renumbered to par. (nm) by the legislative reference bureau under s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2.
23.33(1)(np)
(np) "Utility terrain vehicle renter" means a person engaged in the rental or leasing of utility terrain vehicles to the public.
23.33(1)(o)
(o) "Validated registration receipt" means a receipt issued by the department or an agent under
sub. (2) (ig) 1. a. that shows that an application and the required fees for a registration certificate have been submitted to the department or an agent appointed under
sub. (2) (i) 3.
23.33 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also definitions in s.
340.01.
23.33(1m)
(1m) Utility terrain vehicle program. 23.33(1m)(b)
(b) The department or a federal agency, county, or municipality may designate any of the following located within their respective jurisdictions:
23.33(1m)(b)1.
1. All-terrain vehicle routes, all-terrain vehicle trails, and public all-terrain vehicle corridors that may be used by operators of utility terrain vehicles.
23.33(1m)(b)2.
2. All-terrain vehicle routes, all-terrain vehicle trails, and public all-terrain vehicle corridors upon which utility terrain vehicle use is prohibited.
23.33(1m)(c)
(c) No person may operate a utility terrain vehicle on an all-terrain vehicle route, all-terrain vehicle trail, or public all-terrain vehicle corridor unless it is designated as an all-terrain vehicle route, all-terrain vehicle trail, or public all-terrain vehicle corridor that may be used by operators of utility terrain vehicles as provided under this subsection.
23.33(2)(a)(a)
Requirement. Except as provided in
sub. (2k), no person may operate and no owner may give permission for the operation of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle within this state unless the all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle is registered for public use or for private use under this subsection or
sub. (2g), is exempt from registration, or is operated with a reflectorized plate or a sign attached in the manner and containing registration decals specified under
par. (dm) 3. Except as provided in
sub. (2k), no person may operate and no owner may give permission for the operation of an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle on an all-terrain vehicle route or an all-terrain vehicle trail unless the all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle is registered for public use under this subsection or
sub. (2g).
23.33(2)(b)
(b)
Exemptions. An all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle is exempt from registration if it is:
23.33(2)(b)1.
1. Owned by the United States, another state or a political subdivision thereof, but the exterior of the all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle shall display in a visible manner the name of the owner.
23.33(2)(b)2m.
2m. Covered by a valid registration of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band, if all of the following apply:
23.33(2)(b)2m.a.
a. The registration program of the tribe or band is covered by an agreement under
s. 23.35.
23.33(2)(b)2m.b.
b. The all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle displays the registration decal required by the tribe or band.
23.33(2)(b)3.
3. Used exclusively for racing on a raceway facility.
23.33(2)(b)3m.
3m. Present in this state, for a period not to exceed 15 days, and if it is used exclusively as part of an advertisement being made for the manufacturer of the all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle.
23.33(2)(b)4.
4. Owned by a political subdivision of the state and used for enforcement or emergency purposes.
23.33(2)(b)5.
5. Specified as exempt from registration by department rule.
23.33(2)(c)1.1. Any all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle may be registered for public use. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a registration certificate for public use for an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle is $30. The department shall impose an additional late fee of $5 for the renewal of a registration certificate under this subdivision that is filed after the expiration date of the registration certificate unless the renewal is included with an application to transfer the registration certificate.
23.33(2)(c)2.
2. A person who is required to register an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle for public use shall attach his or her own plate to the rear of the vehicle and shall affix a registration decal, furnished by the department, to each side of the vehicle in a place that is forward of the operator of the vehicle and that is in a place that is clearly visible. The plate shall be a minimum of 4 inches in height and a minimum of 7 1/2 inches in width. The plate shall be white and shall display, in black lettering, the registration number for the all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle issued by the department. The registration number shall be displayed so that it is a minimum of 1 1/2 inches in height, with a minimum of a 3/16 inch stroke. The person required to register the all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle shall maintain the plate so that it is in legible condition.
23.33(2)(d)
(d)
Registration; private use; fee. An all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle used exclusively for agricultural purposes or used exclusively on private property may be registered for private use. The fee for the issuance of a registration certificate for private use is $15. A person who registers an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle for private use shall affix a registration decal, furnished by the department, to each side of the vehicle in a place that is forward of the operator of the vehicle and that is in a place that is clearly visible.
23.33(2)(dm)1.1. Every person who is an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle manufacturer, all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle dealer, all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle distributor, or all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle renter or any combination thereof engaged in business in this state shall register with the department and obtain from the department a commercial all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle certificate.
23.33(2)(dm)2.
2. The fee for the issuance or renewal of a commercial all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle certificate is $90. Upon receipt of the application form required by the department and the fee required under this subdivision, the department shall issue to the applicant a commercial all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle certificate and 3 registration decals. The fee for additional registration decals is $30 per decal.
23.33(2)(dm)3.
3. A person who is required to obtain a commercial all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle certificate under
subd. 1. shall attach in a clearly visible place a reflectorized plate issued by the department under s.
23.33 (2) (dm) 2., 2009 stats., or a similar plate or sign that is removable and temporarily but firmly mounted to any all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle that the person leases, rents, offers for sale or otherwise allows to be used whenever the all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle is being operated. A registration decal issued by the department shall be affixed to the plate or sign specified under this subdivision.
23.33(2)(dm)4.
4. Paragraphs (i),
(ig), and
(ir) do not apply to commercial all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle certificates or registration decals.
23.33(2)(e)
(e)
Other fees. The fee for the transfer of an all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle registration certificate is $5. The fee for the issuance of a duplicate all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle registration certificate, duplicate commercial all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle certificate or duplicate registration decals is $5. The fee for the issuance of registration decals to a county or municipality is $5. There is no fee for the issuance of registration decals to the state.
23.33(2)(f)
(f)
Effective periods; public use. A public-use registration certificate for an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle is valid beginning on April 1 or the date of issuance or renewal and ending March 31 of the 2nd year following the date of issuance or renewal.
23.33(2)(g)
(g)
Effective period; private use. An all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle private-use registration certificate is valid from the date of issuance until ownership of the all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle is transferred.
23.33(2)(gm)
(gm)
Effective period; commercial owners. A commercial all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle certificate is valid beginning on April 1 or the date of issuance or renewal and ending March 31 of the 2nd year following the date of issuance or renewal.
23.33(2)(i)
(i)
Registration; issuers. For the issuance of original or duplicate registration documentation and for the transfer or renewal of registration documentation, the department may do any of the following:
23.33(2)(i)1.
1. Directly issue, transfer, or renew the registration documentation with or without using the service specified in
par. (ig) 1.
23.33(2)(i)3.
3. Appoint persons who are not employees of the department as agents of the department to issue, transfer, or renew the registration documentation using either or both of the services specified in
par. (ig) 1.
23.33(2)(ig)1.1. For the issuance of original or duplicate registration documentation and for the transfer or renewal of registration documentation, the department may implement either or both of the following procedures to be provided by the department and any agents appointed under
par. (i) 3.:
23.33(2)(ig)1.a.
a. A procedure under which the department or an agent appointed under
par. (i) 3. accepts applications for registration documentation and issue a validated registration receipt at the time the applicant submits the application accompanied by the required fees.
23.33(2)(ig)1.b.
b. A procedure under which the department or agent may accept applications for registration documentation and issue to each applicant all or some of the items of the registration documentation at the time the applicant submits the application accompanied by the required fees.
23.33(2)(ig)2.
2. Under either procedure under
subd. 1., the applicant shall receive any remaining items of registration documentation directly from the department at a later date. The items of registration documentation issued at the time of the submittal of the application under either procedure shall be sufficient to allow the vehicle for which the application is submitted to be operated in compliance with the registration requirements under this subsection. The items of registration documentation issued under
subd. 1. b. shall include at least one registration decal.
23.33(2)(ir)1.1. In addition to the applicable fee under
par. (c),
(d), or
(e), each agent appointed under
par. (i) 3. shall collect a service fee of $3 each time the agent issues a validated registration receipt under
par. (ig) 1. a. The agent shall retain the entire amount of each service fee the agent collects.
