Trans 131.06(2)(a) (a) A vehicle inspection report indicating either “passed” or on which the waiver investigator has indicated “waived.”

Trans 131.06(2)(b) (b) An entry on the department’s data records indicating the vehicle license number, VIN, inspection serial number, and the notation “passed”or “waived.”

Trans 131.06 History History: Cr. Register, June, 1993, No. 450, eff. 7-1-93; emerg. am. (1) (intro.) and (2), r. (1) (a), renum. (1) (b) and am., eff. 12-4-95; am. (1) (intro.), (2), r. (1) (a), renum. (1) (b) to be (a) and am., cr. (1) (b), Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; CR 10-088: am. (2) (b) Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11.

Trans 131.07 Trans 131.07 Voluntary inspections.

Trans 131.07(1) (1) Criteria. The contractor shall inspect any nonexempt vehicle presented for inspection at an inspection station or other authorized inspection facility provided:

Trans 131.07(1)(a) (a) The vehicle operator provides a properly completed request for voluntary emission inspection form, obtainable from the manager at each of the emission inspection stations or at other authorized inspection facilities as determined by the department.

Trans 131.07(1)(b) (b) The vehicle is not prohibited from inspection under s. Trans 131.03 (11).

Trans 131.07(1)(c) (c) The operator presents payment to the contractor of a monetary fee as determined by contract.

Trans 131.07(2) (2) Effect. The voluntary presentation of a vehicle for inspection in accordance with sub. (1) shall not impose any requirement upon a vehicle owner to comply with this chapter.

Trans 131.07 History History: Cr. Register, June, 1993, No. 450, eff. 7-1-93; emerg. am. eff. 12-4-95; am. Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; CR 07-114: am. (1) (intro.), (a) and (2) Register June 2008 No. 630, eff. 7-1-08; CR 10-088: am. (1) (b) Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11.

Trans 131.08 Trans 131.08 Letter of temporary exemption from emission inspection requirements.

Trans 131.08(1) (1) Eligibility. When a vehicle subject to the emission inspection requirements of this chapter is unavailable for an inspection due to either the vehicle’s absence or inoperative condition, or the owner’s or lessee’s absence or incapacity, during the 180 day period prior to the license expiration date, or within 45 days of an ownership change registration or registration as a collector or hobbyist vehicle, and inspection is not available under s. Trans 131.10, the owner or lessee may request of the department a letter of temporary exemption from the requirements of this chapter.

Trans 131.08(2) (2) Application. The department shall provide an application form, MVD2472, on which the vehicle owner or lessee shall state their name, permanent address, temporary address, if used, and daytime telephone number. The vehicle owner or lessee shall identify the vehicle involved, provide the reason for requesting a letter of temporary exemption, certify that the vehicle is unavailable for emission inspection, and state the date when the vehicle will again be operated within a Wisconsin county subject to the emission inspection requirements of this chapter.

Trans 131.08(3) (3) Issuance. Upon approval of the application by the department, a letter of temporary exemption shall be issued to the vehicle owner or lessee. Such approval letter shall allow the owner or lessee to proceed with vehicle registration renewal. As a condition of granting the letter of temporary exemption, the department shall require that the vehicle be inspected within 30 days of the date the applicant indicates that the vehicle will again be operated within a Wisconsin county subject to the emission inspection requirements of this chapter.

Trans 131.08(4) (4) Duration. A letter of temporary exemption shall not be valid longer than the period of registration renewal.

Trans 131.08 History History: Cr. Register, June, 1993, No. 450, eff. 7-1-93; emerg. am., eff. 12-4-95; am. (1) to (3), Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; CR 01-121: am. (1), Register March 2002 No. 555, eff. 4-1-02.

Trans 131.09 Trans 131.09 Temporary operating permits.

Trans 131.09(1) (1) General. The department or its designated representative may issue a temporary operating permit, valid for not more than 30 days, to allow time for inspection and necessary repairs and adjustments of any vehicle subject to inspection under s. 110.20 (6), Stats. No temporary operating permit shall be issued for a vehicle with registration expired for more than 90 days.

Trans 131.09(2) (2) Application. The department shall provide an application form, MV2505, on which the vehicle owner or lessee shall state their name, permanent address, and daytime telephone number. The vehicle owner or lessee shall identify the vehicle involved, and provide the reason for requesting a temporary operating permit.

Trans 131.09(3) (3) Issuance. Upon approval of the application, the department shall issue a temporary license plate to the vehicle owner or lessee. Such plate shall contain the date of expiration. The owner or lessee shall affix the temporary license plate to the vehicle in accord with the requirements of s. 341.09 (5), Stats.

Trans 131.09(4) (4) Term. A temporary operating permit shall be valid for 30 days after issuance. The department may approve the application for a second or third temporary operating permit provided that application is made within 90 days of the vehicle’s registration expiration date.

Trans 131.09 History History: Emerg. cr., eff. 12-4-95; cr. Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; correction in (3) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, April, 1999, No. 520; CR 07-114: am. (3) Register June 2008 No. 630, eff. 7-1-08.

Trans 131.10 Trans 131.10 Reciprocity.

Trans 131.10(1) (1) Compliance. When a vehicle subject to the emission inspection requirements of this chapter is unavailable for an inspection due to the vehicle’s absence from the Wisconsin inspection area during the 180 day period prior to the license expiration date, or within 45 days of an ownership change registration or registration as a collector or hobbyist vehicle, but is operating in another nonattainment area requiring vehicle emission inspections, the owner or lessee shall submit an official vehicle inspection report, or the equivalent document, from that area indicating that the vehicle has passed the emission inspection in that area.

Trans 131.10(2) (2) Registration eligibility. The submission of satisfactory evidence of emission inspection compliance from another nonattainment area shall allow the owner or lessee to proceed with vehicle registration renewal or to satisfy ownership change, collector, or hobbyist vehicle registration inspection requirements.

Trans 131.10(3) (3) Exception. When a vehicle operates in a nonattainment area which does not allow the inspection of vehicles from other nonattainment areas, the owner or lessee may apply for a temporary exemption under s. Trans 131.08.

Trans 131.10 History History: Emerg. cr., eff. 12-4-95; cr. Register, April, 1996, No. 484, eff. 5-1-96; CR 01-121: am. (1), Register March 2002 No. 555, eff. 4-1-02.

Trans 131.11 Trans 131.11 Audits of inspection facilities.

Trans 131.11(1) (1) General. Representatives of the department or its designated agent shall conduct audits of inspection equipment, procedures, personnel and records as follows: