Wisconsin · Wisconsin Statutes — Vehicles (Ch. 340–349)
Wis. Stat. (Vehicles) § 347.36: There shall be 2 separate means of applying the brakes, each of which means shall be effective to apply the brakes to at least 2 wheels.347.35(1a)(1a) Parking brakes
What this law says, in plain English
Vehicles must have two independent brake systems, each controlling at least two wheels. Parking brakes must hold vehicles on any grade and remain effective even if power assistance fails.
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