Trans 327.09(2)(b)(b) Drivers who have met state medical qualifications and have been issued a valid Wisconsin commercial driver’s license, or CDL, prior to July 29, 1996, which has not been revoked, and who continue to meet state medical requirements as found in ch. Trans 112.
Trans 327.09(3)(3)The provisions of s. Trans 327.03 (6) do not apply to drivers and vehicles transporting hazardous materials by a motor vehicle which is not required to be placarded.
Trans 327.09(4)(4)The provisions of s. Trans 327.03 (10) do not apply to the following:
Trans 327.09(4)(a)(a) Drivers of authorized emergency vehicles, as defined in s. 340.01 (3), Stats.
Trans 327.09(4)(b)(b) Drivers who operate motor vehicles that are not defined as a commercial motor vehicle in s. 340.01 (8), Stats.
Trans 327.09(4)(c)(c) Drivers of tow trucks as defined in s. 340.01 (67n), Stats., operating at the request of a law enforcement officer.
Trans 327.09(7)(7)The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any farm truck or dual purpose farm truck combined with any semitrailer or farm trailer, or any vehicle combined with a horse trailer, if the vehicle combination’s gross combination weight rating, registered weight, and actual gross weight do not exceed 26,000 pounds, the vehicle combination does not include a commercial motor vehicle described in s. 340.01 (8) (c) or (d), Stats., and the vehicle combination is operated solely in intrastate commerce.
Trans 327.09 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1987, No. 377, eff. 6-1-87; emerg. am. (2) (a) and (3), r. and recr. (2) (b), renum. (4) (c) to be (5), cr. (4) (c), eff. 4-1-95; am. (2) (a) and (3), r. and recr. (2) (b), renum. (4) (c) to be (5) (intro.) and am., cr. (4) (c), (5) (a) to (d) and (6), r. (4) (d), Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; renum. (6) to be (6) (a), cr. (6) (b), Register, October, 2000, No. 538, eff. 11-1-00; CR 02-080: renum. (6) to be (13) and am., cr. (6) to (12) Register April 2003 No. 568, eff. 5-1-03; corrections in (2) (intro.), (3) and (13) (a) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register May 2003 No. 569; CR 03-059: am. (8) (intro) and (b) Register December 2003 No. 576, eff. 1-4-04; corrections in (2) (intro), (3) and (13) (a) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2003 No. 576; CR 06-043: am. (5) (intro.), (b) and (c), r. (6) to (12), renum. (13) to be (6) and am. (6) (a), cr. (7) Register October 2006 No. 610, eff. 11-1-06; CR 22-051: am. (1), (4) (intro.), (b), r. (5), (6) Register February 2024 No. 818, eff. 3-1-24; correction in (4) (a) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register February 2024 No. 818.
Trans 327.11Trans 327.11Demerit points not applicable. No demerit points may be assessed for violations of the regulations adopted in this chapter.
Trans 327.11 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1987, No. 377, eff. 6-1-87.
Trans 327.13Trans 327.13Copies of federal regulations. The department shall advise carriers upon request that copies of the federal regulations cited in s. Trans 327.03 may be obtained by contacting the division of state patrol, Wisconsin department of transportation.
Trans 327.13 NoteNote: Federal motor regulations may also be obtained through the Internet via: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Trans 327.13 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, May, 1987, No. 377, eff. 6-1-87; emerg. am. eff. 4-1-95; am. Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; CR 08-100: am. Register April 2009 No. 640, eff. 5-1-09.
Trans 327.14Trans 327.14Medical certification requirements as part of the commercial driver license.
Trans 327.14(1)(1)Purpose. As authorized by ss. 343.02 (1), 343.06 (3), and 343.065 (3), Stats., this section establishes the processes for a CDL holder to certify the appropriate type of driving in accordance with 49 CFR 383.71 (2012) and to provide any federal medical certificate required by 49 CFR 391.45, and for the department to downgrade the CDL of any person who does not make that certification or who does not provide or maintain in effect a medical certificate as required by 49 CFR 383.73. This section also establishes the process for reinstating a downgraded commercial driver license.
Trans 327.14(2)(2)Definitions. In this section:
Trans 327.14(2)(a)(a) “CDL” means a commercial driver license.
Trans 327.14(2)(b)(b) “Commercial learner’s permit” means a permit issued to an individual by this state or other jurisdiction that, when carried with a valid driver’s license issued by the same jurisdiction, authorizes the individual to operate a class of a commercial motor vehicle when accompanied by a holder of a valid CDL for purposes of behind-the-wheel training. When issued to a CDL holder, a commercial learner’s permit serves as authorization for accompanied behind-the-wheel training in a commercial motor vehicle for which the holder’s current CDL is not valid.
Trans 327.14(2)(c)(c) “Downgrade” means to remove a person’s privilege to operate commercial motor vehicles from a person’s CDL by indicating on the person’s driving record that all commercial vehicle classes and endorsements, other than an “H” endorsement, are voluntarily surrendered. “Downgrade” with respect to an “H” endorsement means suspension of the “H” endorsement.
Trans 327.14(2)(d)(d) “Driving record” means the record under s. 343.23 (2) (a), Stats.
Trans 327.14(2)(e)(e) “‘H’ endorsement” means the hazardous materials endorsement described in s. 343.17 (3) (d) 1m., Stats.
Trans 327.14(2)(f)(f) “Medical certificate” means a completed, unexpired medical examiner’s certificate issued in accordance with 49 CFR 391.43 (2012), on a form approved by the department, stating that the person is physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41 (2012) to drive a commercial motor vehicle, together with any medical variance described in 49 CFR 390.5 and required under 49 CFR 383.73 (o) (2012).
Trans 327.14(2)(g)(g) “Tier 1 driver” means a person who certifies as Tier 1 under sub. (3) (b) 1.
Trans 327.14(3)(3)Self-certification of the type of driving to be done.
Trans 327.14(3)(a)(a) A person applying for a CDL shall certify to the department the tier of operation in which the person intends to engage. A person may change the person’s certification at any time. The department shall deny as incomplete an application for any of the following that is submitted without a certification required under this subsection or a required medical certificate:
Trans 327.14(3)(a)1.1. A commercial learner’s permit.
Trans 327.14(3)(a)2.2. An initial commercial driver’s license.
Trans 327.14(3)(a)3.3. A transfer of a commercial driver’s license from another jurisdiction to this state.
Trans 327.14(3)(a)4.4. Renewal of a commercial driver’s license.