Definitions applicable to ss. 344.57 to 344.579
Wis. Stat. § 344.57
in effectIn ss. 344.57 to 344.579:
(1) “Accident” means collision of a private passenger vehicle with another object or other upset of the private passenger vehicle not caused intentionally by the renter.
(2) “Authorized driver” means, in connection with a private passenger vehicle under a rental agreement, all of the following:
(a) The spouse of the renter, if the spouse is a licensed driver and meets any minimum age requirement in the rental agreement.
(b) A person listed in the rental agreement as an authorized driver.
(c) The renter’s employer, employee or co-worker, if the employer, employee or co-worker engages in a business activity with the renter, is a licensed driver and meets the rental company’s minimum age requirement.
(d) A person who operates the private passenger vehicle during an emergency or while parking the private passenger vehicle at a commercial or private establishment.
(3) “Damage waiver” means a contractual provision under which a rental company agrees for a charge not to hold a renter or authorized driver liable for damage or loss related to a private passenger vehicle rented by the renter.
(4) “Private passenger vehicle” means a type 1 automobile.
(5) “Rental agreement” means a written agreement setting forth the terms and conditions governing the use of a private passenger vehicle provided for rent by a rental company.
(6) “Rental company” means a person in the business of providing private passenger vehicles for rent to the public.
(7) “Renter” means the person who rents a private passenger vehicle from a rental company under a rental agreement.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/344.57Fetched: 10/7/2026