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A bicycle is a vehicle in all cases, in Wisconsin statute, that is not drawn by another device and, thus, is self-propelled.
167.31 Safe use and transportation of firearms and
bows. (1) DEFINITIONS. In this section:
(h) “Vehicle” has the meaning given in s. 340.01 (74), and
includes a snowmobile, as defined in s. 340.01 (58a), and an electric
personal assistive mobility device, as defined in s. 340.01
340.01 Words and phrases defined. In s. 23.33 and chs.
340 to 349 and 351, the following words and phrases have the designated
meanings unless a different meaning is expressly provided
or the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(5) “Bicycle” means every vehicle propelled by the feet acting
upon pedals and having wheels any 2 of which are not less than
14 inches in diameter.
(35) “Motor vehicle” means a vehicle, including a combination
of 2 or more vehicles or an articulated vehicle, which is self−
propelled, except a vehicle operated exclusively on a rail. “Motor
vehicle” includes, without limitation, a commercial motor vehicle
or a vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from
overhead trolley wires but not operated on rails. A snowmobile
and an all−terrain vehicle shall only be considered motor vehicles
for purposes made specifically applicable by statute.
(74) “Vehicle” means every device in, upon, or by which any
person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway,
except railroad trains. A snowmobile or electric personal
assistive mobility device shall not be considered a vehicle except
for purposes made specifically applicable by statute.
(15pm), except that for purposes of subs. (4) (c) and (cg) and (4m)
“vehicle” has the meaning given for “motor vehicle” in s. 29.001
(57). (( § 29.001(57) “Motor vehicle” means a self−propelled vehicle, including
a combination of 2 or more vehicles or an articulated vehicle.
“Motor vehicle” includes a snowmobile or an all−terrain vehicle.
“Motor vehicle” does not include an aircraft, a vehicle operated
exclusively on rails, or an electric personal assistive mobility
device.))
(2) PROHIBITIONS; MOTORBOATS AND VEHICLES; HIGHWAYS AND
ROADWAYS. (a) Except as provided in sub. (4), no person may
place, possess or transport a firearm, bow or crossbow in or on a
motorboat with the motor running, unless the firearm is unloaded
or unless the bow or crossbow is unstrung or is enclosed in a carrying
case.
(b) Except as provided in sub. (4), no person may place, possess
or transport a firearm, bow or crossbow in or on a vehicle,
unless the firearm is unloaded and encased or unless the bow or
crossbow is unstrung or is enclosed in a carrying case.
(c) Except as provided in sub. (4), no person may load or discharge
a firearm or shoot a bolt or an arrow from a bow or crossbow
in or from a vehicle.
(d) Except as provided in sub. (4) (a), (bg), (cg), (e), and (g),
no person may discharge a firearm or shoot a bolt or an arrow from
a bow or crossbow from or across a highway or within 50 feet of
the center of a roadway.
(e) A person who violates pars. (a) to (d) is subject to a forfeiture
of not more than $100.
