Trans 114.01 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90.
Trans 114.02Trans 114.02Definitions. The words and phrases defined in ss. 340.01 and 343.01, Stats., and ch. 345, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different meaning is expressly provided or the context clearly indicates a different meaning. In this chapter:
Trans 114.02(1)(1)“Automated citation” means an automated uniform traffic citation described in s. 345.11 (2), Stats., created on a computer and printed on paper in the format prescribed by this chapter, rather than on a preprinted citation form.
Trans 114.02(2)(2)“Field test” means to utilize a prototype traffic citation form among a representative number of law enforcement jurisdictions that volunteer to field test it.
Trans 114.02(3)(3)“Prototype uniform traffic citation form” means a form created by the secretary’s council on uniformity of traffic citations and complaints, which serves as a model for field testing and against which the secretary’s council bases its recommendations for improvements when drafting the final version of the uniform traffic citation form.
Trans 114.02(4)(4)“Field test jurisdiction” means a law enforcement jurisdiction which volunteers to field test a prototype uniform traffic citation form.
Trans 114.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90; CR 02-153: am. (intro.), renum. (1) to (3) to be (2) to (4) and am. (2), cr. (1) Register June 2003 No. 570, eff. 7-1-03.
Trans 114.03Trans 114.03Prototype uniform traffic citation form use. A prototype uniform traffic citation form may be used in field tests for the purpose of evaluating the changes authorized under s. 345.11, Stats., and to allow for input by affected parties toward the final design of the uniform traffic citation form. The prototype uniform traffic citation form will be used in lieu of the current traffic citation form in the field test jurisdictions during the field test. However, use of the prototype uniform traffic citation form does not invalidate the use of the current uniform traffic citation in the field test jurisdictions or in any other jurisdiction during the field test period.
Trans 114.03 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90; CR 02-153: am. Register June 2003 No. 570, eff. 7-1-03; CR 12-019: am. (title) Register September 2015 No. 717, eff. 10-1-15.
Trans 114.04Trans 114.04Safeguards. To ensure the authenticity of documents and prevent fraud, the department may implement procedures designed to prevent duplication or fraudulent alteration of documents, including:
Trans 114.04(1)(1)Requiring control numbers appear on preprinted and automated citations.
Trans 114.04(2)(2)Issuing blocks of control numbers to designated law enforcement agencies, law enforcement officers, or specific computers, to be printed on automated citations.
Trans 114.04(3)(3)Auditing the use of citation forms and automated citation systems.
Trans 114.04 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90; CR 02-153: r. and recr. Register June 2003 No. 570, eff. 7-1-03.
Trans 114.05Trans 114.05Field test findings. The department shall analyze the uniform traffic citation form field test findings and make recommendations for improvements to the council on uniformity of traffic citations and complaints.
Trans 114.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, December, 1989, No. 408, eff. 1-1-90; CR 02-153: am. Register June 2003 No. 570, eff. 7-1-03.
Trans 114.06Trans 114.06Uniform traffic citation.
Trans 114.06(1)(1)Preprinted uniform traffic citations. The preprinted uniform traffic citation forms shall be a 4-page preprinted form distributed by the department, the pages of which shall conform to the following requirements:
Trans 114.06(1)(a)(a) Each printed copy of the form shall contain a unique control number, determined by the department.
Trans 114.06(1)(b)(b) The front side of each page of the uniform traffic citation shall be identical and shall be in the format set forth in figure 1.
Trans 114.06(1)(c)(c) The reverse sides of each page shall differ according to use as follows:
Trans 114.06(1)(c)1.1. Page one of the form is intended for use and filing by the court in which the citation is used. The reverse side of page one shall contain information needed by the court in the format set forth in figure 2.
Trans 114.06(1)(c)2.2. Page 2 of the form is intended for eventual submission to the department. The reverse side of page 2 shall contain a report of court disposition in the format set forth in figure 3. The report shall be sent to the department within 5 days of the resolution of the case.
Trans 114.06 NoteNote: s. 345.37 (5).
Trans 114.06(1)(c)3.3. Page 3 of the form is intended for distribution to the person who is issued the citation. The reverse side of that page shall contain information for the person who was issued the citation in the format set forth in figure 4.
Trans 114.06(1)(c)4.4. Page 4 of the form is intended for retention by the issuing agency. The reverse side of that page shall contain space for the issuing officer or agency to enter notes or other information, and shall be in the format set forth in figure 5.
Trans 114.06(2)(2)Automated uniform traffic citation systems.
Trans 114.06(2)(a)(a) A person who is issued an automated citation shall be served with a printed citation in the format set forth in figure 6. The citation shall be printed on 8.5 inch by 11 inch white paper and shall match the format and content requirements of figure 6 exactly. The citation shall include a unique control number assigned to the issuing agency, officer or computer by the department.
Trans 114.06(2)(b)(b) The issuing agency shall supply data included on an automated citation to the clerk of court for the court before whom the person is required to appear. Data shall be provided in the format and within the timeframe required by that court.