Bill > SB437

This bill amends the laws related to the operation of unregistered vehicles in Wisconsin. The key provisions are: 1. It changes the title of the relevant statute from "Penalty for operating unregistered or improperly registered vehicle" to "Operation of unregistered or improperly registered vehicle." 2. It repeals the introductory paragraph of the existing statute and amends the language to clarify the circumstances under which a vehicle may be operated without being registered, such as when a complete application for registration has been submitted or the vehicle is exempt from registration. 3. It creates an exception to the registration requirements for the operation of a vehicle caused by natural physical forces that the owner or operator reasonably believes is necessary to prevent imminent death, great bodily harm, or public disaster. 4. It amends the statute related to the consequences of failing to display evidence of registration to specify that the full annual fee must be paid upon registration if the person claims a defense that they had applied for registration but did not actually submit the application. Overall, the bill aims to clarify and modify the laws governing the operation of unregistered vehicles in Wisconsin.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb437