WI PDD Act 13 (2017)
Wisconsin 2017 Act 13 — Personal Delivery Devices
Wisconsin · Wis. Stat. § 346.804; 2017 Wis. Act 13
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- July 1, 2017
- Applies to
- PDD operators in Wisconsin
- Enforced by
- Wisconsin Department of Transportation; local police
Wisconsin authorized sidewalk delivery robots up to 80 lb at up to 10 mph, requires operators to carry $100,000 in liability insurance, and allows cities to set additional rules but not outright bans.
Who is protected: Wisconsin pedestrians and sidewalk users
Legal detail
Wis. Stat. § 340.01(34g), § 346.804 (Personal Delivery Devices), added by 2017 Wisconsin Act 13.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | June 30, 2017 |
| Citation | Wis. Stat. § 346.804; 2017 Wis. Act 13 |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | Traffic infraction; civil liability via insurance |
| Topics | consumer protection · government use of AI |
| Statute | Wisconsin Legislature — 2017 Act 13 |
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