§ 7.06. HARMFUL OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES .  


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  • (1)

    DEFINITIONS.

    (a)

    Drive or Operate . Exercising physical control over the vehicle's speed and direction while in motion.

    (b)

    Motor Vehicle . Any self-propelled, motorized device by which a person or property is or may be transported upon a highway.

    (c)

    Public Highway . Has the meaning designated in § 340.01(22), Wis. Stats.

    (d)

    Unnecessary and Annoying Noise . Any sound or noise produced by a motor vehicle, which noise exceeds in duration or intensity that attending the routine and safe acceleration and operation of a motor vehicle.

    (2)

    UNNECESSARY AND ANNOYING NOISE. No person shall make unnecessary and annoying noise with a motor vehicle by squealing tires, excessive acceleration of the engine or by emitting unnecessary and loud exhaust system noises.

    (3)

    INTENTIONAL DEFACING OF PUBLIC HIGHWAY. No person shall intentionally drive or operate a motor vehicle in such manner as to deface, damage or mar the surface or shoulder of a public highway.