Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 305.35 - Windshield wipers
(1) Every motor vehicle shall have a system
of windshield wipers capable of clearing the windshield critical
area.
(2)
(a) The windshield wiper system of every
motor vehicle shall be maintained in good working condition and in conformity
with this section.
(b) The
windshield wiper switch, wiring and connections shall be in proper working
condition.
(c) Every windshield
wiper blade shall be in good condition so as to adequately clear the
windshield.
(3) Every
windshield wiper shall be as large as practicable to adequately clear the
windshield. If the windshield wiper system was originally equipped with
multi-speed capability, the windshield wipers shall operate on at least 2
separate, constant speeds, one of which is at least 20 cycles per minute and
the other which is at least 15 cycles per minute faster. Windshield wipers
shall operate by use of an electric, hydraulic or vacuum device.
(4) Every motor vehicle manufactured after
January 1, 1968, shall be equipped with a windshield washer system that is
maintained in proper operating condition with adequate fluid available when the
mechanism is activated.
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