Wisconsin § 885.237 - Presumptions as to operation and registration of motor vehicle.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 885.237 — Presumptions as to operation and registration of motor vehicle., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 885.237. Presumptions as to operation and registration of motor vehicle.
885.237(1) (1) The fact that a motor vehicle is located on a highway, as defined in s. 340.01 (22) , is prima facie evidence, for purposes of ch. 341 , that the motor vehicle has been operated on a highway by the owner. 885.237(2) (2) Notwithstanding s.
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What does Wisconsin Statutes § 885.237 cover?
Section 885.237 ("Presumptions as to operation and registration of motor vehicle.") 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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