Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Vehicles (Ch. 340–349)
Wis. Stat. (Vehicles) § 346.175: Vehicle owner’s liability for fleeing a traffic officer
What this law says, in plain English
Vehicle owners are presumed liable for violations when their vehicle flees from a traffic officer. Officers may issue citations to owners instead of pursuing the vehicle, with service required within 96 hours. Owners may defend by proving the vehicle was stolen.
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