Senate Bill 527 proposes amendments to existing statutes regarding the use of skateboards on roadways in Wisconsin. The bill removes skateboards from the definition of "play vehicle," which includes items like coasters and roller skates, thereby exempting them from the regulations that apply to play vehicles. Additionally, the bill allows individuals to ride skateboards on roadways under the jurisdiction of local authorities, similar to the existing provisions for in-line skates, while still adhering to any local restrictions.

The bill also introduces several specific amendments, including the addition of skateboards to sections that address the operation of vehicles on roadways, the authority of local governments to restrict skateboard use, and the prohibition against attaching skateboards to vehicles while on the roadway. Overall, the legislation aims to clarify and expand the rights of skateboard users while ensuring safety and local governance over roadway use.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 340.01(74p)(e), 340.01, 346.94(11), 346.94, 346.94(17), 348.01(2)(d), 348.01, 349.235