[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Brookfield. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, the statutory provisions in Chs. 340 to 348 and 350, Wis. Stats., and TRANS 305, Wis. Adm. Code, describing and defining regulations with respect to vehicles, exclusive of those provisions for which the statutory penalty is a fine or term of imprisonment, are hereby adopted and by reference made a part of this chapter as if fully set forth herein. Any act required to be performed or prohibited by any regulation incorporated herein by reference is required or prohibited by this chapter. Any future amendments, revisions or modifications of the statutory regulation in Chs. 340 to 348 and 350 incorporated herein are intended to be made part of this chapter in order to secure, to the extent legally practicable, uniform statewide regulation of vehicle traffic on the highways, streets and alleys of Wisconsin.
(1) 
Installation. Whenever traffic control regulations created by this chapter, including any state traffic regulations adopted by reference in § 7.01, require the erection of traffic control devices for enforcement, the Highway Department shall procure, erect and maintain uniform traffic control devices conforming to the Uniform Traffic Control Device Manual promulgated by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, giving notice of such traffic regulations to the users of the streets and highways on which such regulations apply. Whenever state law grants discretion to local authorities in erection or placement of uniform traffic control devices, devices shall be erected in such locations and manner as in the judgment of the Highway Department will carry out the purpose of this chapter and give adequate warning to users of Town streets and highways.
(2) 
Prohibited signs and markers in highways. No person, other than an officer or a designee authorized by this chapter to direct and maintain official traffic control devices or his designee shall place within the limits of any street or highway maintained by the Town any sign, signal marker, mark or monument unless permission is first obtained from the Highway Department. Any sign, signal marker, mark or monument placed or maintained in violation of this subsection shall be subject to removal as provided in Subsection (3).
[Amended 12-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-004]
(3) 
Removal of unofficial signs, markers, signals and traffic control devices. The Town Highway Department may remove any sign, signal, marking or other device, which is placed, maintained or displayed in violation of this chapter or state law. Any charge imposed against premises for removal of a prohibited or illegal sign, signal, marking or device shall be reported by the Highway Department to the Town Board for review and certification at its next regular meeting following imposition of the charge. Any charge not paid on or before the following November 15 shall be placed upon the Town tax roll for collection as other special taxes are collected.
(1) 
No person shall operate any motor vehicle at speeds in excess of the following speed limits on Town roads:
Name of Street
Speed Limit
(mph)
Location
All Town-owned frontage roads and residential streets
25
Brookfield Road (N-S)
[Added 11-8-2000]
30
From Bluemound Road, north to the City of Brookfield limits
Brookfield Road
[Added 11-8-2000; amended 12-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-004]
35
From Bluemound Road south to City of Brookfield limits
Davidson Road (E-W)
[Amended 12-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-004]
25
From City of Brookfield limits, west to City of Waukesha limits
Doral Road (E-W)
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
25
Entire length
Gumina Road (E-W)
[Added 11-8-2000]
40
Entire length
Springdale Road
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
35
From City of Brookfield limits (2400 blk.) north to Town limits
Springdale Road (N-S)
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
45
From CTH "JJ" north to City of Brookfield limits
Swenson Drive
[Added 5-6-1997; amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
30
Entire length
Watertown Road (E-W)
[Added 11-8-2000; amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
35
From Springdale Road east to Barker Road
Weyer Road (E-W)
[Added 4-20-1999]
25
Entire length
(2) 
Federal, state and county highway speed limits adopted.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former § 7.03(2)(d) of the 2005 Code as § 7.03(3).
(3) 
Class "B" highways. All Town Highways within the Town of Brookfield are Class "B" Highways and are subject to the restrictions as outlined in §§ 348.15 and 348.16, Wis. Stats.
(a) 
Exceptions. The following Town Highways are exempt from Class "B" Highway status:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Bahcall Court
Sommer Drive
Crossroads Circle
Larry Court
Doral Road
Swenson Drive
South Janacek Road
Watertown Road
Janacek Court
Watertown Court
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 7.04, Through highway and controlled intersections, of the 2005 Code was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II).
[Amended 10-5-1993; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Obstruction of fire hydrants prohibited. No person shall permit an obstruction of any kind, temporary or permanent, within a distance of 10 feet on either side of the center line of any hydrant, or at any point between those distances and the center line of any public right-of-way.
(1) 
[1]No parking zones.
(a) 
May be established. No owner or operator of any vehicle or device in, upon or by which any vehicle or property is or may be transported or drawn upon any public highway shall park, stop or leave standing any such vehicle or device at the curb, shoulder, roadway or fire lane in the Town upon which or upon a portion of which a no parking sign has been erected designating the limits or area within which there is to be no parking.
(b) 
Miscellaneous no parking zones. No owner or operator of any vehicle or device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon any public highway shall park, stop or leave standing any such vehicle or device at the curb, shoulder or edge of the following streets located in the Town:
[Amended 8-9-2014; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Street
Bahcall Court cul-de-sac and the East Side of the street.
Barker Road (CTH "Y")
Bluemound Road (U.S. 18)
Brookfield Road
Davidson Road
Greenfield Avenue (STH. 59)
Hillcrest Drive between Davidson Road and Valley Road
[Added 3-15-2022]
Janacek Road cul-de-sac
Longview Drive culs-de-sac located on the east end
Martha Court cul-de-sac
Marx Park parking lot limited to 2-hour parking Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.; "no backing in" and parking allowed only in "designated spaces"
Sommer Drive northside of road only
Springdale Road
Watertown Road[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C, Obstruction of fire hydrants, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II).
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection (1), which regarded Wisconsin Statute restrictions on stopping and parking vehicles, of the 2005 Code was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II). This ordinance also redesignated former Subsections (2) through (5) of the 2005 Code as Subsections (1) though (4), respectively.
(2) 
Miscellaneous parking restrictions.
(a) 
Street maintenance. Whenever it is necessary to clear or repair a Town roadway or any part thereof, the Town Highway Department shall post such highways or parts thereof with signs bearing words "no parking - street maintenance work" or similar. Such signs shall be erected at least two hours before street maintenance is to be commenced unless exigent circumstances warrant otherwise. No person shall park a motor vehicle in violation of such signs.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
(b) 
Parking in driveways. No person shall park or leave standing any motor vehicle in any private driveway without the permission of the owner or lessee of the property on which such driveway is located, whether or not such driveway is posted to limit or restrict parking.
(c) 
Parking heavy vehicles in residential districts. No operator of a motor truck, truck tractor, trailer, semitrailer or any other vehicle or combination of vehicles other than motor buses weighing more than 6,000 pounds shall park such vehicle on any highway other than a routed state highway in any residential district except for such time as is reasonably necessary to facilitate the loading or unloading.
(d) 
Snow season parking restrictions. No person shall park, stop, or leave standing any vehicle upon any street or highway in the Town from November 1 through April 30.
(e) 
Overnight parking restrictions. Unless authorized otherwise in this chapter, no person shall park or leave standing any vehicle upon any street or highway in the Town from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
(f) 
Police order. Whenever it is necessary to prohibit parking on a Town road or any part thereof, the Police Department shall post such signs bearing words "no parking - police orders" or similar. Such signs shall be erected at least two hours in advance unless exigent circumstances warrant otherwise. No person shall park or leave standing a motor vehicle in violation of such signs.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
(g) 
Parking reserved for vehicles of disabled. When official traffic signs indicating such restriction have been erected in accordance with § 7.02 of this chapter, no person shall park, stop or leave standing any vehicle upon any portion of any street, highway or public or private parking facility reserved for vehicles displaying special registration plates, identification cards or emblems issued by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, or any comparable agency of another jurisdiction, designating the vehicle as one used by a physically disabled person.
(h) 
Unlawful removal of parking citations. No person, other than the owner or operator thereof, shall remove any parking citation from a motor vehicle.
(3) 
Parking on improved surfaces required.
(a) 
Purpose. The purpose of this provision is to require that motor vehicles be parked on improved surfaces or driveways so as to preserve the quality and integrity of residential neighborhoods in the Town.
(b) 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DRIVEWAY
The surface maintained for motor vehicle access and parking, including those driveways having access from street entrances to a garage or parking area, and those driveways used specifically for circular turnaround or circular through traffic normally located in the front yard of a residence.
IMPROVED SURFACE
A surface of bituminous paving over a base course, portland cement concrete, brick or block design laid over a sand base, an oil base course of crushed rock, which provides a stable, hard driving surface, which resists rutting, is impervious to erosion and which eliminates the accumulation of dust, dirt and mud. Such improved surfaces may be constructed in the side and rear yard area of properties subject to this subsection, provided that construction of these surfaces comply with the property setback and offset requirements of Chapter 17, Zoning Code.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any vehicle which is self-propelled.
(c) 
Parking of vehicles on private property restricted.
1. 
No motor vehicle shall be parked on any lawn area of any property that is used or zoned for residential purposes, except on a driveway or parking area that has an improved surface.
2. 
No boat, trailer, truck accessory, such as snowplows or truck caps, nor any camper, snowmobile or other recreational device shall be parked on any lawn area which is used or zoned for residential purposes, except on a driveway or parking area which has an improved surface.
[Amended 12-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-004]
3. 
In the case of properties on a corner lot, which properties are used or zoned for residential purposes, the lawns on both the front and side streets shall be considered front lawns. The setback requirements of Chapter 17, Zoning Code, shall apply, in these instances, to the lawns located adjacent to both the front and side street.
[Amended 12-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-004]
(d) 
Parking or storing of commercial vehicles restricted. No truck, vehicle or other equipment used in any business, commerce or industry shall be parked anywhere on any property used or zoned for residential purposes. This prohibition shall not apply to panel or pickup trucks having a gross weight of 4,000 pounds or less.
(e) 
Modification of parking surfaces. No addition to or modifications of any existing improved parking surface shall be undertaken without first obtaining a building permit from the Building Inspector.
(f) 
Exemption. The Town Board may, upon application of any property owner, grant an exemption to this provision. Before granting such an exemption, the Town Board shall take into consideration the nature of the requested exemption, whether the granting of the exemption would result in an adverse effect upon neighboring properties and special circumstances which warrant the granting of an exemption. Any exemption granted by the Town Board may be rescinded by subsequent Board action and the granting of such an exemption shall, under no circumstances, entitle the property owner to any vested right to continue the exemption subsequent to any action undertaken by the Town Board to rescind an exemption.
(4) 
Removal of illegally parked vehicles.
[Amended 12-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-004]
(a) 
Hazard to public safety. Any vehicle parked, stopped or standing upon a highway in violation of any of the provisions of this section or any other provision of this chapter is declared to be a hazard to traffic and public safety.
(b) 
Removal by operator. Such vehicle shall be removed by the operator in charge, upon request of any traffic officer, to a position where parking is permitted.
(c) 
Removal by traffic officer. Any traffic officer, after issuing a citation for either illegal parking, stopping or standing of any unattended vehicle in violation of this chapter or if the vehicle is deemed to be a hazard, is authorized to remove such vehicle to a position where parking is permitted.
(d) 
Removal by private service. The officer may order a motor carrier holding a permit to perform vehicle towing service, a licensed motor vehicle salvage dealer or a licensed motor vehicle dealer who performs vehicle towing services to remove and store such vehicle in any public storage garage or rental parking grounds or any facility of the person providing the towing service.
(e) 
Towing and storage charges. In addition to other penalties provided by this chapter, the owner or operator of a vehicle so removed shall pay reasonable costs of removing, towing and storage.
When any vehicle is found upon a street or highway in the Town in violation of any provision of this chapter regulating the stopping, standing or parking of vehicles, and the identity of the operator cannot be determined. The owner as shown by the ownership registration of the vehicle supplied by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, or a comparable authority of any other state, shall be deemed to have committed the violation for purposes of enforcement of this section and any other portion of this chapter and shall be subject to the applicable forfeiture penalties, provided the defenses defined and prescribed in § 346.485(5)(b), Wis. Stats., shall be a defense for an owner charged with such violation.
(1) 
Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
ABANDONED VEHICLE
Includes any vehicle that has been allowed to remain on any alley, street, highway, public place, private property or private property that is held out to the public in the Town without the owner's permission for more than 48 hours.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
JUNKED VEHICLE
Includes any motor vehicles, truck bodies, tractors or trailers in such state of physical or mechanical condition as to be incapable of propulsion or of being operated upon the public streets or highways, including, but not limited to, wrecked, disassembled, inoperable, or disabled vehicles. Junked vehicle shall also include, by rebuttable presumption, a vehicle whose registration is expired and has been so expired for a period of more than 60 days. As used in this section, "vehicle" means a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer or mobile home, as defined in § 7.01 of this chapter, whether or not the vehicle is registered under Ch. 341, Wis. Stats.
VEHICLE
Includes any motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, or mobile home as defined in § 340.01, Wisconsin Statutes. Additionally, "vehicle" means any automobile, automobile part, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, motor home, bus, motorcycle, van, boat, or other device designed for travel by motor.
(2) 
Accumulation or storage - permit required. No person shall accumulate or store any junked or abandoned vehicles or parts thereof outside any building or on any real estate without a permit issued by the Town pursuant to Wisconsin Statute § 175.25. This section shall not apply to vehicles kept in an appropriate storage place or depository maintained in a lawful place and manner for or by the Town. In no event may any accumulation or storage be allowed within 750 feet of the center line of a state trunk or federal highway or within 500 feet of the center line of any Town road, except upon a permit issued by permission of the Town Board.
(3) 
Presumption of abandonment/unattended vehicles. Any vehicle left unattended for more than 48 hours on any public street or ground or on private property where parking is prohibited, limited or restricted, without the permission of the owner or lessee, is deemed abandoned.
(4) 
Nuisance declared. Any vehicle, which is abandoned or junked as defined by this chapter, is declared a public nuisance and may be abated as hereinafter provided.
(5) 
Notification to remove. No person owning, having custody of, or on whose property is located any junked vehicle, shall allow such junked vehicle to remain on the premises longer than 10 days after notification by the Police Department.
(6) 
Exceptions. This section shall not apply to a vehicle in an enclosed building nor to a business premises operated in a lawful place and manner when necessary to the operation of such business and the keeping of such vehicles in an orderly and safe manner as approved by the plan commission, nor to a premises holding a permit under Subsection (2).
(7) 
Removal by Town.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
(a) 
Police Chief authorized to remove vehicle. Subject to Wisconsin Statute § 349.13, the Chief of Police or his/her designee is authorized to remove or have removed any vehicle left on any public or private property within the Town, without the permission of the owner, which reasonably appears to be in violation of this chapter, or to be lost, stolen, unclaimed, or which presents an immediate hazard or obstruction.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 7.09, Municipal court jurisdiction over minors, added 5-21-1996, was repealed 12-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-004. See now § 1.18(5)(d).
[Added 2-4-1997; amended 12-7-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-004]
(1) 
Definitions pertaining to bicycles. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
BICYCLE
Every device propelled by the feet acting upon pedals and having wheels any two of which are not less than 14 inches in diameter.
BICYCLE LANE
That portion of a roadway set aside by the governing body of the Town or county for the exclusive use of bicycles or other modes of travel where permitted under Wisconsin Statutes § 349.23(2)(a) and so designated by appropriate signs and markings.
BICYCLE ROUTE
Any bicycle lane, bicycle way by highway which has been duly designated by the governing body of the Town or county and which is identified by appropriate signs and markings.
BICYCLE WAY
Any path, sidewalk, or portion thereof designated for the use of bicycles by the governing body of the Town or County.
(2) 
Riding regulations.
(a) 
Care and control of bicycle. Any person to ride or propel a bicycle upon any street, bicycle lane, route or way, in the Town of Brookfield, shall exercise due care. No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the operator from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.
(b) 
Multiple riders restricted. It is unlawful for any person who propels or operates a bicycle upon any street, bicycle lane, route or way in the Town of Brookfield to carry or permit to be carried any other person upon such bicycle, except a bicycle built for the operation of two or more passengers and having sets of pedals or as outlined in § 7.10(2)(c) of this chapter.
(c) 
Use of child's seat or child carrying trailer. In addition to the operator, a bicycle otherwise designed to carry only the operator may be used to carry or transport a child seated in an auxiliary child's seat or trailer designed for attachment to a bicycle if the seat or trailer is securely attached to the bicycle according to the directions of the manufacturer of the seat or trailer.
(d) 
Attaching to vehicle prohibited. No person riding a bicycle shall attach themselves or their bicycle to any vehicle upon a highway, public property, or property held open to the public.
(e) 
Riding two abreast. Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall ride single file on all roadways that have center lines or lane lines indicated by painting or other markings. On roadways not divided by painted or other marked center lines or lane lines, bicycle operators may ride two abreast.
(f) 
Observance of traffic laws and rules required. Any person riding or operating a bicycle upon any street within the limits of the Town of Brookfield shall observe all traffic rules and regulations, including §§ 346.77 through 346.82 Wis. Stats.
(3) 
Equipment regulations.
(a) 
Required lights and braking devices. It is lawful to operate a bicycle upon any roadway; bicycle lane, route, or way within the Town subject to the following equipment regulations:
1. 
No person may operate a bicycle during hours of darkness unless such bicycle is equipped with or the operator is wearing a lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front of such bicycle.
2. 
Such bicycle shall also be equipped with a red reflector that has a diameter of at least two inches of surface area on the rear so mounted and maintained as to be visible from all distances from 50 feet to 500 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to but not in lieu of the red reflector.
3. 
No person may operate a bicycle upon any roadway, bicycle lane, route or way unless it is equipped with a brake in good working condition, adequate to control the movement of and to stop the bicycle whenever necessary.
(b) 
Required seating. It is unlawful for any person to operate a bicycle upon any roadway, bicycle lane, route, or way, unless such bicycle has a proper seat attached thereto upon which the operator may sit or astride.
[Added 12-15-2015]
Pursuant to the authority of Wis. Stats. § 349.21(1), the following rules for use of flashing warning lights by school bus operators shall apply in residential and business districts in the Town of Brookfield, where there are not traffic signals and passengers must cross the street before or after loading:
(1) 
The operator of a school bus equipped with only flashing red warning lights as specified in Wis. Stats. § 347.25(2) shall actuate the lights at least 100 feet before stopping to load or unload passengers, and shall not extinguish the lights until loading or unloading is completed and persons who must cross the street are safely across.
(2) 
The operator of a school bus equipped with flashing red and amber warning lights as specified in Wis. Stats. § 347.25(2) shall do all of the following when stopping to load or unload passengers:
(a) 
Actuate the flashing amber warning lights at least 300 feet before stopping in a 45 mile per hour or greater speed zone or at least 100 feet before stopping in a less than 45 mile per hour speed zone.
(b) 
At the point of loading or unloading, bring the bus to a stop, extinguish the flashing amber warning lights, and actuate the flashing red warning lights.
(c) 
After loading or unloading is completed and persons who must cross the highway are safely across, extinguish the flashing red warning lights.
[Added 5-2-2017]
(1) 
This section shall apply to all premises held out to the public for use of their motor vehicles, whether such premises are publicly or privately owned and whether or not a fee is charged for the use thereof. This section shall not apply to any street or highway.
(2) 
No person shall operate a motor vehicle on such premises:
(a) 
Across parking stalls indicated by painted lines. This section shall not prohibit entering and occupying a parking stall nor exiting the same, if the operator properly remains within the painted lines.
(b) 
In a manner commonly known as "spinning doughnuts," wherein the vehicle is driven rapidly in a tight radius.
(c) 
At a rapid or sudden acceleration. The squealing of tires or leaving of tire marks shall be evidence of rapid or sudden acceleration.
(d) 
The wrong way in a driving lane where such wrong way is indicated by painted arrow or by the entry angle of adjoining parking stalls or left of a marked center line in a driving lane.
(e) 
Without stopping for a stop sign posted on such premises. The stop required hereunder shall be complete and of sufficient duration to allow adequate observation of the possible approach of other vehicles or pedestrians before proceeding with safety. A rolling stop or a momentary stop shall not comply with the provisions hereof.
(f) 
At a speed in excess of posted limits.
(g) 
At a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard for the actual and potential hazards then existing. The speed of a vehicle shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any object, person, vehicle or other conveyance on such premises and in compliance with legal requirements and using due care.
(h) 
By backing, turning or otherwise maneuvering in an unsafe manner or without regard for the actual or potential hazards then existing.
(3) 
No person shall park, stop or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, temporarily or otherwise, upon the following designated areas of the premises:
(a) 
Any portion of such premises where and at the time when stopping or standing is prohibited by appropriate signs indicating the prohibition of any stopping or standing.
(b) 
Any portion of such premises marked as a fire lane.
(c) 
Except for a motor vehicle used by a physically disabled person as defined under § 346.503(I), Wis. Stats., any portion of such premises reserved by official traffic signs indicating the restriction for vehicles displaying special registration plates which designates the vehicle as a vehicle used by a physically disabled person.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 7.15, Violations and penalties, of the 2005 Code was repealed at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II).
This chapter shall be enforced in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes and this section.
(1) 
Applicable court procedures. The traffic regulations in this chapter shall be enforced in the Municipal Court of the Town in accordance with the provisions of Chs. 345 and 800, Wis. Stats., and § 66.0114, Wis. Stats.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
(2) 
Citations.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
(a) 
Uniform citation and complaint. The Wisconsin uniform traffic citation and complaint described and defined in the Wisconsin Statutes shall be used for enforcement of all provisions of this chapter, except those provisions that describe or define nonmoving traffic violations.
(b) 
Parking citations. The Chief of Police shall recommend a citation for use in enforcing nonmoving traffic offenses in this chapter. Such citation shall be used for enforcement of nonmoving traffic regulations created or adopted by this chapter, including violations of nonmoving traffic regulations defined and described in the statutes adopted by reference in § 7.01 and all applicable provisions of this chapter. The citation for nonmoving traffic violations shall contain a notice that the person cited may discharge the forfeiture for violation of a nonmoving traffic regulation and penalty thereof by complying with Subsection (3)(b) of this section. Citations for nonmoving traffic violations shall be issued by the Police Department.
(3) 
Deposits and stipulations.
(a) 
Moving traffic offenses.
1. 
Schedule of deposits. The schedule of cash deposits shall be as required in Subsection (3)(a)5 of this section. In addition, in the cash deposit will be a current penalty assessment fee, jail assessment, and court costs, if applicable. If a deposit schedule has not been established for a specific violation, the arresting officer shall require the alleged defender to deposit not less than the maximum forfeiture permitted under this chapter.
2. 
Depository. Deposits shall be made in cash, money order, credit card, or certified check to the Clerk of Municipal Court for the Town of Brookfield who shall issue a receipt therefor as required by Wisconsin Statutes. If the deposit is mailed, the signed statement required by Wisconsin Statutes shall be mailed with the deposit.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
3. 
Who may make. Persons arrested or cited for violation of moving traffic offenses created by this chapter shall be permitted to make deposits and stipulations of no contest or be released by the arresting officer in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Wisconsin Statutes.
4. 
Deliver or mailing of deposit and stipulation. The deposit and stipulation shall be delivered personally by the person cited or mailed to the Clerk of Courts.
5. 
Receipt required. The official or person receiving the deposit shall comply with § 345.26, Wis. Stats. The amount of such deposit shall be the amount provided in the Uniform Deposit and Misdemeanor Bail Schedule for the Wisconsin Judicial Conference including any variations or increases for subsequent offenses, which schedule is in effect in the Municipal Court of the Town of Brookfield.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
(b) 
Nonmoving traffic offenses.
1. 
Direct payment of penalty permitted. Persons cited for violation of nonmoving traffic offenses described and defined in this chapter may discharge the penalty and avoid further proceedings by forwarding within seven days of the issuance of the citation to the Police Department the minimum penalty specified for the violation. If not so forwarded, the penalty shall double.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
2. 
Suspension of vehicle registration. If the alleged violator does not deliver or mail a deposit as provided in this section within 14 days of the date of the citation, the Chief of Police or designate may forward a copy of the citation to the Wis. DOT requesting the suspension of the vehicle registration until such penalty has been paid.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 25, General Provisions, Art. II)]
3. 
Deposits returned to Town Clerk. Officers receiving deposits for nonmoving traffic violations under this subsection shall pay over such deposits to the Town Clerk within 30 days after receipt. Such payment shall be accompanied by an itemized statement for each deposit of the offense charged and the name of the depositor.