Wisconsin Administrative Code

Trans 118.12 The employer notification document. (1) CONTENT. The employer notification document will contain all of the following information: (a) The employe[s driver license number. (b) The employe[s driver license type and expiration date. (c) The employe[s date of birth. (d)…

Trans 118.13 Employe and employer responsibilities. (1) EMPLOYE RESPONSIBILITIES. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve the employe from the driver notification requirements described under s. 343.245 (2), Stats. (2) EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES. Nothing in this chap…

Trans 118.14 Construction of this rule. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to relieve the applicant for an employer notification document from submitting a complete application with the fees described in this chapter. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of c…

Trans 119.01 Definitions. (1) The words and phrases defined in ss. 340.01, 343.01, and 343.04, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided in this chapter. (2) Non-commercial motor vehicle means a motor vehicle that is not …

Trans 119.02 Twenty-four hour out of service orders. (1) If a person refuses to submit to chemical testing under s. 343.305, Stats., or is issued a citation for a violation of s. 346.63 (7), Stats., an out of service order shall be issued notifying the operator that commercial mo…

Trans 119.03 Persons subject to out of service orders. Under s. 343.245 (3) (b) 3., Stats., a person is subject to an out of service order if the person operates a motor vehicle in violation of s. 346.63 (7) (a), Stats., or in violation of any federal or state law or regulation f…

Trans 126.01 Purpose and scope. (1) STATUTORY As authorized by ss. 227.11, and 341.35 (4), (6), (6m) and (8), Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to establish the department of transportation[s administrative interpretation of s. 341.35, Stats., relating to a municipal or coun…

Trans 126.02 Notice of enactment, amendment, or repeal. (1) WHEN NOTIFICATION REQUIRED. A municipal or county governing body which enacts, amends, or repeals a municipal or county vehicle registration fee ordinance under s. 341.35, Stats., shall notify the department of transport…

Trans 126.03 Evidence of payment to be shown on registration certificate. (1) TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO BE DESIGNATED. The total amount paid to the department for the municipal or county vehicle registration fee may be designated on the registration certificate by words similar to Xmu…

Trans 126.04 Computation of administrative costs and collection and distribution of monies. (1) REIMBURSEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS. In accordance with s. 341.35 (6m), Stats., the department shall capture and recover the administrative costs related to the collection of the mu…

Trans 127.01 Purpose and scope. (1) As authorized by ss. 110.06, 227.11 and 341.26 (7) (a), Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to establish the department[s administrative interpretation of s. 341.26 (7) (a), Stats., relating to 72 hour trip permits for school buses transport…

Trans 127.02 Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) XDepartmentY means the Wisconsin department of transportation. (2) XPermitY means the 72 hour charter bus trip permit authorized in s. 341.26 (7) (a), Stats. History: Cr. Register, April, 1982, No. 316, eff. 5-1-82.

Trans 127.03 Application form. Each application for a permit shall contain the following information: (1) The name and business address of the applicant, (2) The signature of the applicant or person authorized by the applicant, and (3) The number of permits requested. Note: Creat…

Trans 127.04 Fee. (1) The permit issuance fee of $10.00 required by s. 341.26 (7) (a), Stats., for each permit shall be paid at the time an application is filed with the department. If the remittance is by check, draft or money order, it shall be made payable to the Wisconsin dep…

Trans 127.05 Certification. (1) To certify the permit for operation the following information shall be typewritten upon the face of the permit: (a) The name and address of the school bus owner and, if the school bus is leased, the name and address of the lessee, (b) The school bu…

Trans 127.06 Special provisions. (1) The permit shall be used only for school buses registered by the department. (2) A certificate of insurance shall be on file with the department in compliance with s. 194.41, Stats., and ch. Trans 176, before a vehicle may be operated on Wisco…

Trans 128.01 Purpose and scope. (1) STATUTORY As authorized by ss. 85.13, 227.11, 345.28 and 345.47 (1) (d), Stats., the purpose of this chapter is to establish the department[s administrative interpretation of ss. 85.13, 341.08 (4m), 341.10 (7) and (7m), 341.63, 341.64, 345.17, …

Trans 128.02 Definitions. Unless otherwise provided, the words and phrases in this chapter have the same meanings as provided in ss. 340.01 and 341.01, Stats., except ss. 340.01 (24) and (42). In this chapter: (1) XApplicantY means any person applying for Wisconsin vehicle regist…

Trans 128.03 Local unit of government or other authority participation or termination. (1) NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. A local unit of government or other authority electing to participate or terminate participation in the traffic violation and registration program shall notify th…

Trans 128.04 TVRP notices. (1) TVRP NOTICE OF DEBT. A TVRP notice from a suspending authority to the department for an unpaid judgment, citation or towing and storage charge associated with a parking citation shall be made on the department[s form, or electronically in the manner…

Trans 128.05 Department to refuse or suspend registration. (1) REFUSAL UPON PROPER NOTICE. Upon receipt of a notice from a suspending authority meeting the requirements of this chapter, the department shall do one of the following: (a) If a court notifies the department under s. …

Trans 128.06 Actions associated with unpaid judgment cases. Pursuant to s. 341.10 (7), Stats., upon notification by a court under s. 345.47 (1) (d), Stats., that a person has an unpaid judgment, the department shall send an initial notification letter to the person named by the c…

Trans 128.07 Record of action. When a department issued suspension or refusal order is computer-created, the computer shall also create a computer image file or microfiche of the text of the letter as the record of action, or shall store the information included on the suspension…

Trans 128.08 Refusal of registration. (1) SCOPE. If the department refuses registration, it may not permit the person to do any of the following: (a) Register a vehicle. (b) Re]register a vehicle. (c) Renew the registration of a vehicle. (d) Change the gross weight at which a veh…

Trans 128.09 Transfer of vehicle ownership while registration suspended. (1) TRANSFER PROHIBITED. No person may transfer ownership of any vehicle that is subject to a suspending authority[s registration refusal or suspension under s. 341.63 (1) (c), Stats., for nonpayment of cita…

Trans 128.10 Effect of bankruptcy on vehicle registration. (1) BANKRUPTCY THAT PRECEDES TVRP SUSPENSION. In any case in which the department is notified of a pending bankruptcy proceeding and applicability of a stay under 11 USC 362, the department shall release any registration …

Trans 128.11 Renewal forms for vehicle registration. (1) RECORD KEEPING. The department is not required to keep copies of renewal notices nor to maintain any record of evidence of mailing renewal notices or of renewal notices that are returned to the department or its agent as un…

Trans 128.12 Resolution of errors. (1) ERRORS IDENTIFIED BY PERSON. (a) If a person notifies the department that a department error has resulted in suspension or refusal of a vehicle[s registration, the department shall review its records related to the suspension and conduct suc…

Trans 128.13 Cost of traffic violation and registration program. (1) GENERAL. In accordance with s. 85.13, Stats., the department shall charge the cost of the development and operation of the traffic violation and registration program to all participating local units of governmen…

Trans 128.14 Electronic notification of unpaid judgments, citations or towing and storage charges. (1) AGREEMENT. A suspending authority may enter into an agreement with the department to provide for electronic reporting of unpaid judgments, citations, or towing and storage charg…

Trans 128.15 Control group testing. The department may decline to issue any notice required by this chapter, or amend a notice to exclude information otherwise required under s. Trans 128.04, for the purpose of testing the effectiveness of such notice. Any such pilot program shal…

Trans 129.01 Purpose and scope. The purpose of this chapter, as authorized by ss. 85.16 (1), 85.30, 227.11, 343.06 (1) (c), 343.07 (4) (b), 343.16 (1) (a), and 343.32 (4), Stats., is as follows: (1) To establish the department[s administrative interpretation of s. 343.16 (2) (cm)…

Trans 129.02 Definitions. (1) The words and phrases defined in ss. 340.01 and 343.01, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. (2) In this chapter: (a) XBasic course for experienced ridersY means a basic rider course in…

Trans 129.03 Student requirements for skills test waiver. (1) As a requirement for a waiver of skills test under s. 343.16 (2) (cm), Stats., a person shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Pass a XClass MY knowledge test. (b) Provide proof of completion of a basic ride…

Trans 129.04 Rider course exemptions. A person is exempt from the requirement to successfully complete a basic rider course under s. 343.06 (1) (c), 343.07 (4) (b), or 343.16 (1) (a) 3., Stats., if any of the following apply: (1) The person holds an operator's license, other than…

Trans 129.05 Motorcycle instruction permits. The department may issue an instruction permit authorizing the operation of motorcycles to a person who is required to complete a basic rider course by s. 343.06 (1) (c), 343.07 (4) (b), or 343.16 (1) (a), Stats., if the person meets a…

Trans 129.06 Counting instruction permits and skills tests. (1) INSTRUCTION PERMITS. The department shall determine whether a person is eligible for issuance of an instruction permit under s. 343.07 (4) (b), Stats., based upon the latest 5 years of the person[s driver record. (2)…

Trans 129.07 Motorcycle rider courses approved by another jurisdiction, U.S. governmental agency or military branch. (1) Successful completion of a motorcycle rider course approved by another jurisdiction, a U.S. governmen- 2 tal agency, or a branch of the military that meets the…

Trans 129.08 Rider education provider license. (1) RIDER EDUCATION PROVIDER LICENSE REQUIRED. No person may conduct a rider education course as part of the waiver of skills test program or the demerit point reduction program unless the person holds a rider education provider lice…

Trans 129.09 Course requirements. (1) BASIC RIDER COURSE REQUIREMENTS. A basic rider course shall adhere to the curriculum established for a basic rider course by the curriculum provider and approved for use by the department, and shall meet all of the following criteria: (a) The…

Trans 129.10 Requirements for rider coaches. (1) RIDER COACH LICENSE REQUIREMENT. A person providing training on the operation of motorcycles for motorcycle skills test waiver purposes or for demerit point reduction purposes shall be licensed as a rider coach. (1m) APPLICATION. R…

Trans 129.11 Course evaluation. (1) Evaluation of basic rider education courses may include any of the following: (a) An on-site inspection of the rider course program by personnel authorized by the department. (b) A review of the ratio of passing to failing students, including r…

Trans 129.12 Hearing following cancellation, suspension, or denial of licenses. (2) A school or instructor may be reauthorized after cancellation or nonrenewal when all the following conditions have been met: (a) Any period of cancellation as set by the department has been comple…

Trans 129.13 Student participation reports and course completion cards. (1) A rider education provider shall report all of the following to the department within 48 hours of completion of a rider education class for each student through the department[s online driver education co…

Trans 129.14 Priorities. The department shall administer the program to support the following activities in the order of priority indicated: (1) Motorcycle riding courses. (2) Public awareness program. (3) Safety education. (4) Improved testing. History: Cr. Register, January, 19…

Trans 129.15 Motorcycle riding course grants. (1) APPLICATION AND CONTRACT. Upon application and approval, the department shall enter into grant contracts with applicants for the reimbursement of expenses incurred in conducting motorcycle riding courses. Note: Application and gra…

Trans 129.16 Public awareness programs. The department shall aid other organizations in the promotion of motorcycle safety by furnishing them with educational and informational materials for display and distribution. The department may contract with licensed rider coaches to prov…

Trans 129.17 Safety education. The department may conduct public workshops, rallies, and programs to cover motorcycle, moped, and motor bicycle safety-related topics such as alcohol and drug abuse, the use of proper personal protective gear, proper licensing, and improved driving…

Trans 129.18 Improved testing. The department may allocate funds to improve the testing of applicants for motorcycle, moped, and motor bicycle endorsements or licenses. The amount allocated may be made available to the division of motor vehicles to use for training or the purchas…

Trans 129.20 Fitness for rider education provider or rider coach license. (1) For the purpose of determining the fitness of a person to hold a rider education provider or rider coach license, the department shall consider all relevant arrests and convictions and make such further…