Section 305.40. Fenders and bumpers.  


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  • (1)  A fender over each rear wheel is required on every motorcycle except those originally manufactured without a rear fender. A front fender is required on every motorcycle manufactured after March 1, 1996. The fender shall cover the complete tread width area of the tire and lengthwise from 15 ° to the front and 60 ° to the rear when measured at the center of the axle to the top of the tire on a vertical plane.
    (2)  Every type 2 motorcycle shall be equipped with a rear bumper which meets the requirements for a homemade or reconstructed vehicle under s. Trans 305.18 .
History: Cr. Register, February, 1996, No. 482 , eff. 3-1-96.