341.09 Temporary operation permits and plates.
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341.09 Temporary operation permits and plates.
(a)The department shall issue temporary operation plates as provided under subs.
(2),
(2m)and
(9)and may issue a temporary operation permit or plate for an unregistered vehicle as otherwise provided under this section. Except as provided in par.
(b), the permits or plates shall contain the date of expiration and sufficient information to identify the vehicle for which and the person to whom it is issued. The department may place the information identifying the vehicle and the person to whom the permit or plate is issued on a separate form. Except as provided in subs.
(3)to
(5), a temporary operation plate issued under this section is valid for a period of 90 days or until the applicant receives the regular registration plates, whichever occurs first.
(b)The department shall specify by rule the size, color, design, form and specifications of temporary operation plates issued under sub.
(2m)or
(9)for an automobile or motor truck having a registered weight of 8,000 pounds or less, and the system to be used to identify the date of issuance of such plates. All temporary operation plates issued under sub.
(2m)or
(9)for an automobile or motor truck having a registered weight of 8,000 pounds or less shall contain a registration number composed of letters or numbers.
(c)Notwithstanding sub.
(a)1. b. , a dealer may collect a special handling fee of not more than $5 if the dealer provides special assistance to a person who is applying for a temporary operation plate under sub.
(a)1. b.
(1m)The department may issue a temporary operation plate for a motorcycle under sub.
(8). The plate shall contain the date of expiration and sufficient information to identify the motorcycle for which and the person to whom it is issued.