Wisconsin § 194.178 - Uniform traffic citation.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 194.178 — Uniform traffic citation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 194.178. Uniform traffic citation.
Service of a uniform traffic citation on the operator of a vehicle shall be deemed sufficient process to give the appropriate court jurisdiction over the person having or required to have a certificate of authority, permit or license under this chapter or the person required to meet other responsibilities under this chapter upon the filing with or transmitting to the court of the uniform traffic citation. 194.178 History History: 1979 c. 34 ; 1993 a. 437 .
Source: official Wisconsin text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 194.178 cover?
Section 194.178 ("Uniform traffic citation.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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