Subject Index

EMS: additional traffic violation surcharge imposed; distribution of funds required -  AB348

Farm trucks exempted from motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance program [A.Amdt.1: sunset provided]  - AB825

Farm trucks exempted from motor vehicle emission inspection and maintenance program -  SB507

Fire department or patrol vehicle backing into station: motorists required to stop; liability imposed on owners [A.Amdt.1: ``authorized emergency vehicle" substituted for ``fire truck" and ``fire department or fire patrol vehicle"]  - AB827

Motor vehicle inspectors classified as protective occupation participants under WRS -  AB99

Motor vehicle inspectors classified as protective occupation participants under WRS -  SB27

Motor vehicle, boating, ATV and snowmobiling laws revised re hit and run, repeat offender and OWI  - AB796

Motor vehicles used to enforce state or local traffic laws: Wisconsin registration plates required; exceptions provided - AB795

Passing vehicles on left: audible signal requirement eliminated  - AB754

Police vehicle traffic speed monitoring devices or video equipment exempt from restrictions re obstruction of operator's view - AB956

Radio and sound-producing or amplification devices in motor vehicles: laws revised; vehicle impoundment and owner liability provided; local ordinances authorized; forfeitures doubled for violations [A.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, horn and vehicle warning device removed] -  AB438

Reckless driving, OWI and duties of person involved in an accident: applicable premises expanded [A.Amdt.4: rules of the road exemptions for private parking areas at farms or single-family residences] -  AB283

Snowmobile operation on roadway for purposes of personal access -  AB133

Snowmobile operation on roadway for purposes of personal access [A.Sub.Amdt.2: access expanded re lodging establishment, campground or residential access]  - AB445

Snowplow operation: political subdivision not liable for damage; following too closely prohibited  - AB485

Taxicab used to transport prepared foods: permit exemption created -  SB327

Traffic and municipal violations: DOR authorized to offset unpaid judgements against income tax refunds  - AB342

Traffic felonies by child 16 years or older: exclusive jurisdiction granted to juvenile courts -  AB178

Traffic regulation cases requiring forfeiture: appeals limited -  AB465

Uniform traffic citation and accident records: DOT permitted to furnish on computer tape or other electronic media; contract for pilot program required [S.Amdt.1 to Engr.AB-557] [Conf.Amdt.1: pilot program made permissive]  - AB557

Vehicle lamp lighting requirements expanded re windshield wiper operation -  AB163

Vehicle regulations revised re fraudulent or unlawful evidence of registration, altering appearance of license plate and vehicle operation with suspended, revoked or canceled registration - SB221

Vehicle regulations revised re fraudulent or unlawful evidence of registration and vehicle operation with suspended, revoked or canceled registration [A.Sub.Amdt.1: fraud offenses involving evidence of registration and operation with suspended, revoked or canceled registration] - AB312

Vehicles failing to stop at railroad crossing: forfeiture increased  - AB905

Vehicles failing to stop at railroad crossing: forfeiture increased  - SB598

Vehicles transporting bulk materials: load cover requirements; exception provided -  AB135

Vehicles transporting bulk materials: load cover requirements; exception provided -  SB41

Vehicles transporting bulk materials: load cover requirements; exception provided -  SB59

Zero emission vehicles: delivery for sale in this state required - SB139

motor vehicle _ regulation _ speed Motor vehicle — Regulation — Speed

Boating laws revised re intoxicated boating, absolute sobriety, safety certificates, operation by minors, speed limits, corrective lenses, night operation, personal watercraft and water skiing; DNR to promulgate model ordinance for local regulation of inland lakes -  AB439

Motorboat speed prohibitions extended to certain lakes -  AB468

Photo radar speed detection equipment: use prohibited -  AB388

Photo radar speed detection equipment: use prohibited [Conf.Amdt.1] -  AB557

Police vehicle exceeding the speed limit: exemption from giving visual and audible signals expanded  - SB587

Police vehicle traffic speed monitoring devices or video equipment exempt from restrictions re obstruction of operator's view - AB956

Radar detector and detection jamming device: sale and use for motor vehicles prohibited -  AB700

Road maintenance or construction zone speeding violations: penalty enhanced -  AB98

Road maintenance or construction zone speeding violations: penalty enhanced -  SB2

Road maintenance or construction zone speeding violations: penalty enhanced -  SB48

Speed limit maximum on certain state trunk highways: effective date re 1995 WisAct 318 repealed (remedial legislation) [S.Amdt.1] -  AB821

Speed limit maximum raised on certain freeways and expressways -  AB641

Speed limit maximum revised re freeways without federal limit; provisions re no posted traffic sign and hours of darkness - AB618

Speed limit maximum set on certain state trunk highways; ``freeway" and ``expressway" defined; effective when DOT posts signs -  AB894

Speed limit maximum set on certain state trunk highways; ``freeway" and ``expressway" defined; effective when DOT posts signs -  SB541

Speed limit of 55 mph established for certain vehicle combinations on freeways; not applicable unless DOT posts signs - SB451

Speed limits of 55 mph: reduced forfeiture for certain violations - AB301

motor vehicle _ taxation or registration Motor vehicle — Taxation or registration, see also Aviation; Bus and truck — Taxation or registration; Sales tax; Snowmobile

DOT contracts re third-party registration, titling and other transactions [A.Amdt.26 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 3526t; deleted by S.Amdt.116 to Engr.AB-150] -  AB150

Motor vehicle consumer leases: laws revised; provisions re prelease agreements, bond or liability insurance policy, motor vehicle dealer definition, sales finance company bond or credit and leasing to a minor [A.Sub.Amdt.1: further revisions, Commissioner of banking duties set; A.Amdt.1: personalized registration plate provision] -  AB954

Motor vehicles used to enforce state or local traffic laws: Wisconsin registration plates required; exceptions provided - AB795

Municipal and county vehicle registration fees: use of proceeds specified -  AB518

Operation Balkan endeavor: operator's license and vehicle registration extensions provided for military personnel  - SB632

Operation joint endeavor and certain other military operations: operator's license and vehicle registration extensions provided for military personnel -  AB903

Personalized registration plate: motor vehicle lessee may continue to use -  AB1037

Registration and titling by motor vehicle dealers authorized - AB402

Registration and titling by motor vehicle dealers authorized [Conf.Amdt.1: ``motor vehicle dealer" changed to ``contractor"] -  AB557

Single registration plate for motor vehicles required -  AB224

Special distinguishing registration plates commemorating the 150th anniversary of Wisconsin statehood; Sesquicentennial commission appropriation provided [A.Amdt.2: JCF to match gifts and grants received by the Commission; A.Amdt.3: veterans honorary medal decals provision]  - AB1069

Special distinguishing registration plates: DOT to designate; current enumeration of special groups retained  - AB625

Special distinguishing registration plates: fee for issuance or reissuance [A.Amdt.26 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 6409w-y, 9455 (1t); deleted by A.Amdt.22 to A.Amdt.26; deleted and modified by S.Amdt.117 to Engr.AB-150: 6409wb-yb, 9455 (1tb) (Senate recedes its position)] -  AB150

Special distinguishing registration plates: fee for issuance or reissuance -  AB402

Special distinguishing registration plates: fee for issuance or reissuance [original bill only] -  AB557

Special distinguishing registration plates re Olympic game supporter; additional annual fee made a tax-deductible contribution to certain organizations -  SB301

Special distinguishing registration plates re certain professional athletic teams supporters; additional annual fee made a tax-deductible contribution to D.A.R.E. Wisconsin, Ltd.  - SB331

Special distinguishing registration plates re U.S. armed services: transferrable to surviving spouse - AB570

Special license plates granting parking privileges for the physically disabled: personalization permitted  - AB756

Technical college: registration exemption for vehicles owned by and used for educational purposes - AB395

Temporary operation plates for automobiles and station wagons revised; presumption re motor vehicle without valid plates - AB68

Temporary operation plates for automobiles and station wagons revised; presumption re motor vehicle without valid plates; fee and dealer provisions -  AB971

Vehicle color included in registration information in certain cases -  AB330

Vehicle ownership separation from vehicle registration re database redesign: DOT to recommend statutory changes [A.Sub.Amdt.2] -  AB557

Vehicle registration and title fees revised [A.Amdt.26 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 6410b, t, 6411d, 9455 (3t); deleted by S.Amdt.116 to Engr.AB-150] -  AB150

Vehicle registration or titling records: DOT prohibited from disclosing personally identifiable information; exceptions provided -  AB952

Vehicle registration: renewal notice and residence information requirements revised (remedial legislation)  - AB821

Vehicle regulations revised re fraudulent or unlawful evidence of registration, altering appearance of license plate and vehicle operation with suspended, revoked or canceled registration - SB221

Vehicle regulations revised re fraudulent or unlawful evidence of registration and vehicle operation with suspended, revoked or canceled registration [A.Sub.Amdt.1: fraud offenses involving evidence of registration and operation with suspended, revoked or canceled registration] - AB312

motor vehicle _ theft Motor vehicle — Theft

Abandoned stolen vehicles: owner made responsible for impoundment and disposal costs -  AB204

Air bag theft from motor vehicle - AB472

Motor vehicle theft prevention program, board and fund created; hotline established -  SB116

Vehicle ID numbers altered or obliterated: seizure of vehicle or parts by law enforcement officer revised  - AB1032

Vehicle ID numbers altered or obliterated: seizure of vehicle or parts by law enforcement officer revised  - SB618

motor vehicle dealer Motor vehicle dealer, see Motor vehicle — Dealers and finance companies

motor vehicle salvage dealer Motor vehicle salvage dealer, see Junkyard

motorboat Motorboat, see Boat

motorcycle Motorcycle, see also Moped

Demerit point reduction re rider course for Type 1 motorcycle operation [A.Amdt.26 to A.Sub.Amdt.1: Sec. 6412cv; deleted by S.Amdt.116 to Engr.AB-150; deleted and modified by S.Amdt.117 to Engr.AB-150: 6412cvb (Senate recedes its position)] -  AB150

Demerit point reduction re rider course for Type 1 motorcycle operation -  AB402