194.02 Legislative intent. It is the intent of the legislature to remove the economic regulations which limit motor carrier operations in the state. The legislature intends to let the market promote competitive and efficient transportation services, while maintaining the safety regulations necessary to protect the welfare of the traveling and shipping public. It is the intent of the legislature that this chapter be interpreted in a manner which gives the most liberal construction to achieve the aim of a safe, competitive transportation industry.
History: 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (9) (c); 1981 c. 347.
This section's statement of intent to let the market promote competitive and efficient transportation services is specific to motor carriers and does not apply to regulations regarding taxis. County of Milwaukee v. Williams, 2007 WI 69, 301 Wis. 2d 134, 732 N.W.2d 770, 05-2686.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 194 - Motor vehicle transportation.
194.015 - Planting and harvesting period.
194.025 - Discrimination prohibited.
194.03 - Interstate commerce and intrastate commerce.
194.04 - Certificates; licenses; permits.
194.07 - Operations subject to law.
194.08 - Effect of this chapter on powers of department and municipalities.
194.09 - Marking carrier vehicles.
194.10 - Service of process on nonresident carriers.
194.11 - Inspection of premises or vehicles.
194.16 - Operation while delinquent unlawful.
194.178 - Uniform traffic citation.
194.20 - Certificates and licenses for carriers in interstate commerce and intrastate commerce.
194.23 - Certificate required.
194.25 - Nature of certificates.
194.31 - Inspection of records.
194.34 - Contract motor carriers; license; application and hearing.
194.355 - Operation under certificate, license or permit.
194.38 - Regulatory powers of department.
194.407 - Unified carrier registration system.
194.41 - Contract of liability for damage to person or property.
194.42 - Exemption from undertaking; proof of financial responsibility; revocation.
194.43 - Private motor carriers; regulation by department.
194.46 - Amendment, suspension, or revocation of certificate, license, or permit; hearing.
194.51 - Suit to recover protested tax.
194.53 - Certain liability provisions in motor carrier transportation contracts prohibited.