The word and phrase definitions in ss. 340.01, 348.01 and 990.01, Stats., shall apply throughout this chapter except that the following definitions shall apply for purposes of this chapter:
- (1) “Department” means the Wisconsin department of transportation.
- (2) “Gross weight” has the meaning set forth in s. 348.01 (2) (b), Stats.
- (3) “Truck” includes any motor truck, road tractor or truck tractor including any vehicle being towed thereby.
- (4) “Weigh station” means a facility constructed and maintained pursuant to s. 84.01 (21), Stats., for weighing, measuring or inspecting vehicles and loads operating on any highway.
- (5) “Weigh station sign” means an official traffic sign placed or erected by authority of the department to inform truck operators of weigh station stopping requirements for trucks.
History
History: Emerg. cr. eff. 11-22-82; cr. Register, April, 1983, No. 328, eff. 5-1-83.