Registration decals

Registration decals. (1) Registration decals shall be permanently affixed to the all-terrain vehicle by the decal’s own adhesive on both sides of the vehicle in a position forward of the operator that is clearly visible. The owner of an all-terrain vehicle shall maintain the registration decals in a legible condition at all times. (2) Except as provided in sub. (3) , the decals shall be permanently attached and displayed on the all-terrain vehicle before any person operates the vehicle. (3) A person may operate an all-terrain vehicle without having the registration decals displayed as provided in sub. (2) if the owner has a receipt validated by the department or its authorized agents. The operator shall have the validated receipt in his or her possession at all times when operating the all-terrain vehicle and shall exhibit it upon demand for inspection by any person authorized to enforce this section under s. 23.33 (12) , Stats. Upon receipt, the registration decals shall be displayed in the manner indicated in sub. (2) .