Trans 327.03(2)(a) (a) 49 CFR part 391, qualifications of drivers, except:

Trans 327.03(2)(a)1. 1. 49 CFR 391.11 (b) (1).

Trans 327.03(2)(a)2. 2. 49 CFR 391.41 (b) (10), if a driver who does not meet the vision standards provides documentation from a licensed vision specialist that the driver does not have progressive eye disease; that the driver’s vision in the best eye, corrected or uncorrected, is at least 20/40 (Snellen); and that the driver has a minimum of 70-degree visual field from the center of at least one eye. The documentation shall be accompanied by a statement from the specialist indicating that the driver’s vision is not likely to cause a loss of ability to control or operate a commercial motor vehicle. A driver may apply for an exception or waiver to drive in intrastate commerce by submitting this information with the driver’s application.

Trans 327.03(2)(b) (b) A driver is not eligible for an exception or waiver under par. (a) if the driver has had any moving violations or any reportable at-fault accidents while driving any motor vehicle within the 3-year period prior to the date of the application. After a driver receives an exception or waiver, the driver’s noncompliance with any applicable reporting requirements may result in cancellation of the exception or waiver.

Trans 327.03 Note Note: Refer to ch. Trans 112 for criteria requiring cancellation/voluntary temporary surrender of the CDL for medical purposes.

Trans 327.03(3) (3) 49 CFR part 392, driving of motor vehicles, except 49 CFR 392.16;

Trans 327.03(4) (4) 49 CFR part 393, parts and accessories necessary for safe operation, except 49 CFR 393.42 shall not apply to vehicles placed in operation in common, contract or private carriage prior to June 1, 1987;

Trans 327.03(5) (5) 49 CFR part 396, inspection, repair and maintenance;

Trans 327.03(6) (6) 49 CFR part 397, transportation of hazardous materials; driving and parking rules.

Trans 327.03(7) (7) Every traffic officer and state patrol inspector employed under the authority of s. 110.07, Stats., is authorized to declare vehicles and drivers out-of-service in accordance with the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria, except that sub. (10) shall be used to determine the maximum number of hours allowed to drive after coming on duty.

Trans 327.03 Note Note: The North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria is on file with the Legislative Reference Bureau and the Department of Transportation, Division of State Patrol. A copy may be requested from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, or by calling 301-830-6143. You may also request copies via their website at www.cvsa.org.

Trans 327.03(8) (8) 49 CFR part 382, federal motor carrier safety regulations — controlled substances and alcohol use and testing;

Trans 327.03(9) (9) 49 CFR part 40, procedures for transportation workplace drug and alcohol testing programs;

Trans 327.03(10) (10) 

Trans 327.03(10)(a) (a) 49 CFR part 395, hours of service of drivers, except as follows:

Trans 327.03(10)(a)1. 1. 49 CFR 395.3 (a) (2) and (3) are not adopted.

Trans 327.03(10)(a)2. 2. 49 CFR 395.3 (b) is not adopted.

Trans 327.03(10)(a)3. 3. 49 CFR 395.8 (a) (1) (i) through (iv) does not apply to operation on or before March 31, 2025.

Trans 327.03(10)(b) (b) No driver may drive a property-carrying vehicle for:

Trans 327.03(10)(b)1. 1. More than 12 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty.

Trans 327.03(10)(b)2. 2. Any period after having been on duty for 16 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty.

Trans 327.03(10)(b)3. 3. After having been on duty for 70 hours in any period of 7 consecutive days.

Trans 327.03(10)(b)4. 4. After having been on duty for 80 hours in any period of 8 consecutive days.

Trans 327.03(11) (11) 49 CFR part 385, safety fitness procedures, subpart C, certification of safety auditors, safety investigators and safety inspectors.

Trans 327.03 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1987, No. 377, eff. 6-1-87; emerg. am. (intro.), (1), (4) and (5), eff. 4-1-95; am. (intro.), (1), (4) and (5), Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; am. (intro.) and (2), Register, October, 2000, No. 538, eff. 11-1-00; CR 02-080: am. (intro.), renum. (1) to (6) to be (3) to (8) and am. (4) and (7), cr. (1), (2) and (9) Register April 2003 No. 568, eff. 5-1-03; CR 03-059: am. (intro), renum. (1) to (3) to be (8), (9) and (1) and (5) to (8) to be (3) to (6), renum. and am. (4) to be (2) and (9) to be (7) Register December 2003 No. 576, eff. 1-4-04; CR 06-043: am. (intro.), (2) and (7), cr. (10) Register October 2006 No. 610, eff. 11-1-06; EmR0833: emerg. am. (intro.) and (7), cr. (11), eff. 11-5-08; CR 08-100: am. (intro.) and (7), cr. (11) Register April 2009 No. 640, eff. 5-1-09; CR 22-048: am. (2) (a) 2., (b) Register July 2023 No. 811, eff. 8-1-23; CR 22-051: am. (2) (a) 1., (7), r. and recr. (10) Register February 2024 No. 818, eff. 3-1-24; correction in (1), (2) (a), (3) to (9), (10) (a), (11) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register February 2024 No. 818.

Trans 327.07 Trans 327.07 Enforcement.

Trans 327.07(1) (1) The provisions of s. Trans 327.03 (4) and (5) shall be enforced under the provisions of ch. 110, Stats.

Trans 327.07(2) (2) The provisions of s. Trans 327.03 (1), (2), (3), (6), (8), and (10) shall be enforced under the provisions of ch. 194, Stats.

Trans 327.07 History History: Cr. Register, May, 1987, No. 377, eff. 6-1-87; emerg. am. (2), eff. 4-1-95; am. (2), Register, August, 1995, No. 476, eff. 9-1-95; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register May 2003 No. 569; corrections made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register December 2003 No. 576; CR 06-043: am. (2) Register October 2006 No. 610, eff. 11-1-06; CR 22-051: am. Register February 2024 No. 818, eff. 3-1-24; correction made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register February 2024 No. 818.