Purpose and scope

Purpose and scope. (1) Statutory authority. As authorized by ss. 85.16 (1) , 227.11 , and 343.02 , Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to administratively interpret s. 343.23 (2) , Stats., relating to department records, ss. 344.01 to 344.48 , Stats., relating to financial responsibility in accidents, s. 346.70 , Stats., relating to accident reporting, and ss. 344.25 to 344.27 , Stats., relating to damage judgments. (2) Applicability. This chapter applies to any person involved in a motor vehicle accident in Wisconsin as specified in ss. 344.12 , 344.25 and 346.70 , Stats.