Chapter Trans 311
BREATH ALCOHOL TESTING, APPROVAL AND PERMIT PROGRAM
Trans 311.01   Purpose.
Trans 311.02   Applicability.
Trans 311.03   Definitions.
Trans 311.04   Approval of breath alcohol test instruments.
Trans 311.05   Approval of calibrating units.
Trans 311.06   Approved techniques and methods of performing chemical analysis of the breath.
Trans 311.07   Approval of breath alcohol testing programs.
Trans 311.08   Technicians.
Trans 311.09   Approved training programs.
Trans 311.10   Procedure for testing and certifying the accuracy of breath alcohol test instruments.
Trans 311.11   Qualifications for issuance and cause for suspension and cancellation of permits.
Ch. Trans 311 NoteNote: Chapter Trans 311 was repealed and recreated by emergency rule effective January 21, 1985. Chapter Trans 311 as it existed in July 31, 1985 was repealed and a new chapter Trans 311 was created effective August 1, 1985.
Trans 311.01Trans 311.01Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to aid the department of transportation in the administration of the breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program as directed and authorized by s. 343.305 (6) (b), Stats.
Trans 311.01 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, July, 1985, No. 355, eff. 8-1-85; correction made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, April, 1988, No. 388.
Trans 311.02Trans 311.02Applicability. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all law enforcement agencies and personnel engaging in breath alcohol analyses in this state.
Trans 311.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, July, 1985, No. 355, eff. 8-1-85.
Trans 311.03Trans 311.03Definitions. As used in this chapter:
Trans 311.03(1)(1)“Administrator” means the administrator of the division of state patrol in the Wisconsin department of transportation.
Trans 311.03(2)(2)“Agency” means a law enforcement agency in the state engaging in breath alcohol testing.
Trans 311.03(3)(3)“Alcohol” means ethyl alcohol and may include methyl alcohol and isopropyl alcohol.
Trans 311.03(4)(4)“Calibrating unit” means a device designed to produce a predictable alcohol concentration reading on a breath alcohol test instrument.
Trans 311.03(5)(5)“Certified instrument operator” means a person who has successfully completed a specialized training program and has been issued a permit by the department.
Trans 311.03(6)(6)“Chief of the chemical test section” means the person assigned the responsibility for the administration and supervision of the breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program of the department.
Trans 311.03(7)(7)“Department” means the Wisconsin department of transportation.