Trans 105.05(6)(a)(a) The date such records were lost, destroyed, or mutilated;
Trans 105.05(6)(b)(b) The circumstances involving such loss, destruction, or mutilation; and
Trans 105.05(6)(c)(c) To whom and when the loss was reported, if the circumstances of the loss warranted a report to the local law enforcement agency or fire department.
Trans 105.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, November, 1979, No. 287, eff. 12-1-79; CR 06-089: am. (2) (a) (intro.), (b), (c), (3) and (4), r. (5) Register December 2006 No. 612, eff. 1-1-07; CR 22-048: am. (4) Register July 2023 No. 811, eff. 8-1-23.
Trans 105.06Trans 105.06General rules for conducting driver schools.
Trans 105.06(1)(1)Licensees shall issue receipts for all fees collected.
Trans 105.06(2)(2)To be approved by the department, a driver school’s specific place of business required by s. 343.61 (4) (b), Stats., shall:
Trans 105.06(2)(b)(b) Be in an area zoned to permit this type of business or a variance that authorizes the business to operate at this address. The department may require the applicant to furnish written proof thereof from the municipality where the driver school is located.
Trans 105.06(2)(c)(c) Contain sufficient space, designated as the office facility, with equipment and personnel to properly maintain and secure the records required by s. 343.71, Stats., and this chapter.
Trans 105.06(2)(d)(d) Not consist of a tent, temporary stand, house trailer, hotel room, room in a rooming house or temporary address.
Trans 105.06(2)(e)(e) Not consist solely of a telephone answering service. Each school shall have a listed telephone number for the driver training school, in the school’s name.
Trans 105.06(2)(f)(f)
Trans 105.06(2)(f)1.1. Not consist of or include a single or multiple family residence, unless it is a separate room with direct entrance from outside of the residence. This paragraph applies to driver schools first licensed on or after January 1, 2007.
Trans 105.06(2)(f)2.2. Not consist of or include a single or multiple family residence, unless it is separated from residential use by a door or partition and it can be reached from the outside without entering the residential rooms of the building. This paragraph applies to driver schools first licensed between January 1, 1969 and January 1, 2007. Driver schools licensed prior to January 1, 1969 are exempt from this requirement until either the location or ownership is changed.
Trans 105.06(3)(3)Any facility to be used as a classroom shall be designated in writing by the licensee, and no instruction shall begin without written authorization by the department. Authorization by the department does not supersede local ordinances or the building, heating and ventilation code established by the department of industry, labor and human relations relating to public health, safety and sanitation. The department shall consider the following criteria in determining the suitability of the classroom learning environment:
Trans 105.06(3)(a)(a) Size of room at least 20 square feet per occupant.
Trans 105.06(3)(b)(b) Cleanliness.
Trans 105.06(3)(c)(c) Absence of conflicting noise, disturbances or distractions.
Trans 105.06(3)(d)(d) Audio-visual aids.
Trans 105.06(3)(e)(e) Adequacy of lighting, heating and ventilation.
Trans 105.06(3)(f)(f) Availability of restroom facilities.
Trans 105.06(4)(4)No more than 35 students may be placed in any class section without the department’s approval. Class sections in excess of 35 students may be allowed only when facilities and lesson plans justify such instruction.
Trans 105.06(5)(5)A licensee may not solicit business within 1500 feet of any department office where official road tests are given. This section does not apply in any of the following circumstances:
Trans 105.06(5)(a)(a) The department relocates or establishes a new office within 1500 feet of an existing driver school.
Trans 105.06(5)(b)(b) The municipality where the department office is located has a population less than 15,000.
Trans 105.06(5)(c)(c) The department conducts business at the office less than 3 times per month.
Trans 105.06(5)(d)(d) The driver school petitions the department for an exception, and the department, after researching customer needs, location, population, zoning and access, grants an exception.
Trans 105.06(6)(6)Licensees not authorized to teach students under 18 years of age may not advertise in a manner that states or implies that such services are provided.
Trans 105.06(7)(7)Licensees may advertise only by the school name shown on its license.