# Wis. Stat. § 343.02: Administration of driver license law

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.02

## Section

- **Citation:** Wis. Stat. § 343.02
- **Heading:** Administration of driver license law
- **Jurisdiction:** Wisconsin
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WI Code / Chapter 343 / Section 343.02

## Text

(1) The department shall administer and enforce this chapter and may promulgate for that purpose such rules as the secretary considers necessary. Rules promulgated under this chapter may not conflict with and shall be at least as stringent as standards set by the federal commercial motor vehicle safety act, 49 USC 31301 to 31317 and the regulations adopted under that act.

(2) The state of Wisconsin assents to the provisions of the federal law and regulations specified in sub. (1) . The state of Wisconsin declares its purpose and intent to make provisions to implement and enforce that law and those regulations so as to ensure receipt by this state of any federal highway aids that have been or may be allotted to the state under 23 USC 104 (b) (1), (2), (5) and (6), including all increased and advanced appropriations.

History: 1971 c. 164 s. 83 ; 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (7) (a) ; 1981 c. 390 s. 252 ; 1989 a. 105 ; 1995 a. 113 .

## Nearby sections

- [Wis. Stat. § 343.01 Words and phrases defined.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.01.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.02 Administration of driver license law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.02.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.03 Classified driver license system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.03.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.04 Vehicle classifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.04.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.05 Operators to be licensed; exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.05.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.06 Persons not to be licensed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.06.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.07 Instruction permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.07.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.08 Restricted licenses for persons under 18 years of age.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.08.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.10 Occupational licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.10.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.11 Temporary license for persons previously licensed in another state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.11.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.12 School bus operators to obtain special authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.12.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.13 Restricted licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.13.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.14 Application for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.14.md)
- [Wis. Stat. § 343.15 Application of persons under 18; liability of sponsors; release from liability; notification of juvenile violation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WI_C343_S343.15.md)

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