§ 24-89. Same—Non-moving traffic offenses.

(a)

Direct payment of penalty permitted. Persons cited (summons not issued) for violation of non-moving traffic offenses described and defined in this article may discharge the penalty thereof and avoid court prosecution by mailing or forwarding within five days of the issuance of the citation to the police department the minimum forfeiture specified for the violation. If not forwarded, the penalty may be discharged by forwarding within ten days of the date of citation to the above-named office the amount of $10.00. When payment is made as provided in this subsection, no court costs shall be charged.

(b)

Court prosecution. If the alleged violator does not deliver or mail a deposit as provided in subsection (a) of this section within ten days of the date of the citation, the chief of police shall forward a copy of the citation to the village attorney for prosecution.

(c)

Registration suspension. If the alleged violator does not pay the forfeiture or appear in court in response to the citation for a non-moving traffic violation on the date specified in the citation or, if no date is specified on the citation, within 28 days after the citation is issued, the village may ask the state department of transportation to suspend the registration of the vehicle involved or refuse registration of any vehicle owned by the person pursuant to the provisions of Wis. Stats. § 345.28(4), and section 24-91.

(d)

Deposits returned to village clerk/treasurer. Officers receiving deposits for non-moving traffic violations under this section shall pay over such deposits to the village clerk/treasurer within seven days of receipt. Such payment shall be accompanied by an itemized statement for each deposit of the offense charged and the name of the depositor.

(e)

Bond. Any officer authorized to accept deposits under Wis. Stats. § 345.26, or this division, shall qualify by taking the oath prescribed by Wis. Stats. § 19.01.

(Code 1989, § 10-1-51(c)(2))

State law reference

Non-moving traffic violations, Wis. Stats. § 345.28.