Trans 131.03 NoteNote: The 6 counties of Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha were certified by the department of natural resources in a letter to the department dated August 21, l981. Sheboygan County was certified by the department of natural resources in a letter to the department dated April 20, 1992.
Trans 131.03(1)(b)(b) Nothing in this chapter waives an expired registration because of failure to pass inspection requirements by the registration deadline.
Trans 131.03(1)(c)(c) A vehicle is first subject to the requirements of this chapter when the vehicle is 4 model years old.
Trans 131.03(1)(d)(d) For purposes of calculating the number of model years of vehicle age under ss. 110.20 (13) and 285.30 (5), Stats., a model year shall be considered synonymous with a calendar year. Not satisfying the inspection requirements of this chapter prior to the date of registration expiration shall not extend vehicle age.
Trans 131.03 NoteNote: For example, a 2004 model year vehicle shall be considered as being more than 4 model years old commencing January 1, 2008.
Trans 131.03(2)(2)When inspection required. Nonexempt vehicles subject to an inspection shall have the inspection completed as provided in this chapter when any of the following apply:
Trans 131.03(2)(a)(a) No more than 180 days prior to renewal of annual registration. This requirement applies when the vehicle is 4 model years old and every 2 years thereafter.
Trans 131.03(2)(b)(b) Within 45 days of an ownership change registration issuance for vehicles more than 5 model years old at the time of ownership change, unless the vehicle passed inspection within 180 days prior to such ownership change registration, or
Trans 131.03 NoteNote: For example, a 2004 model year vehicle shall be considered as being more than 4 model years old commencing January 1, 2008.
Trans 131.03(2)(c)(c) Within 45 days of notification of failing a remote sensing test, as required by s. 110.20 (9) (g), Stats.
Trans 131.03(2)(d)(d) Within 45 days of collector or hobbyist registration issuance.
Trans 131.03(3)(3)Document requirements. Each vehicle presented for inspection at an inspection station or at an authorized inspection facility shall be accompanied by at least one of the following documents which identifies the vehicle by make, model year, VIN, and license plate number:
Trans 131.03(3)(a)(a) A current Wisconsin vehicle license renewal notice.
Trans 131.03(3)(b)(b) A current Wisconsin certificate of registration.
Trans 131.03(3)(c)(c) A current Wisconsin certificate of title.
Trans 131.03(3)(d)(d) A vehicle inspection report if a reinspection, unless repair performance data has, upon performance of the repair, been reported electronically.
Trans 131.03(3)(e)(e) A letter of temporary exemption issued by the department.
Trans 131.03(3)(f)(f) A properly completed substitute renewal notice, form MVD 2016.
Trans 131.03(3)(g)(g) A letter issued by the department notifying the vehicle owner that the vehicle requires inspection.
Trans 131.03(3)(h)(h) A properly completed voluntary inspection request form, obtainable from the manager at each of the inspection stations or at other authorized inspection facilities as determined by the department.
Trans 131.03(4)(4)Scope and nature of inspection. The vehicle emission inspection shall consist of an OBD II inspection which indicates whether the MIL is commanded on and, if so, the DTCs causing the command.
Trans 131.03(5)(5)Emission standards.
Trans 131.03(5)(a)(a) Vehicles that meet any of the following conditions shall fail the inspection:
Trans 131.03(5)(a)1.1. The DLC is missing, has been tampered with, or is otherwise inoperable.
Trans 131.03(5)(a)2.2. The MIL does not illuminate at all when the ignition key is turned to the “key on, engine off” position.
Trans 131.03(5)(a)3.3. The MIL illuminates continuously or flashes when the vehicle is in the “key on, engine running “ condition, even if no DTCs are present.
Trans 131.03(5)(a)4.4. A scan tool indicates that any DTCs are present and that the vehicle’s MIL status is commanded on.
Trans 131.03(5)(b)(b) If the MIL is not commanded to be illuminated, the vehicle shall pass the OBD inspection, even if DTCs are present.
Trans 131.03(6)(6)Emission inspection.