Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 102.02 - Definitions
The words and phrases defined in ss. 340.01 and 343.01, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter:
(1) "Administrator"
means the administrator of the division of motor vehicles of the
department.
(2) "AKA record" means
an entry on a driver file which shows that the person currently uses or
previously used an alias or a fictitious name. A person with a former name
entry, resulting from a lawful change of name, does not have an AKA
record.
(3) "Backup system" is the
system used by the department to produce an acceptable operator's license or
identification card when the computerized processing system is
inoperative.
(4g) "Driver file"
means a person's driving record as kept by the department containing the driver
record and maintained in accordance with s.
343.23, Stats., or the
substantially identical record maintained for each person holding an
identification card. An "existing driver file" is a driver file that has not
been purged.
(4m) "DMV customer
service center" means those locations within the state authorized by the
department to provide driver licensing services, vehicle registration services,
or both.
(4p) "Duplicate" means a
product issued by the department to replace a previously issued product and
that expires on the same date as the previously issued product. If the product
is an operator's license, it shall not be considered a duplicate if any vehicle
class or endorsement on the issued operator's license differs from those
appearing on the previously issued operator's license.
Note: See ss. Trans 102.03 (3) (b) and (7) (c), and s. 343.265 (2), Stats.
(4s) "Extension card"
means a document issued by the department that extends an operator's license
beyond the expiration date stated on the license.
(5) "Issuance period" means the period of
time for which an operator's license or identification card is
issued.
(5m) "Juvenile restricted
license" means a license issued pursuant to s.
343.08, Stats.
(6) "Material change" means any change to a
person's information, other than a change of address to a person's principal
residence, that can be used to distinguish a person's identity, alone, or when
combined with other identifying information, including:
(a) Name.
(b) Operator's license or identification card
number.
(c) Social security
number.
(d) Biometric
record.
(6r) "Name" as
used in ss. 341.08 (2) (a) and
(am) and
342.06 (1) (a),
Stats., or "full name" as used in s.
343.14 (2) (a),
Stats., means any of the following:
(a) In
the case of an individual, the entire first name, middle name, and last name as
they appear on identity documents provided by a product applicant. "Name"
includes generational suffixes, but does not include other name suffixes,
nicknames, titles of respect, or additional information of any type.
(b) In the case of any entity other than an
individual, the entire name of the entity.
(7) "Original" when used to describe a
license or identification card means the first Wisconsin license or
identification card of that type issued to a person. The term also includes:
(a) A product issued to a person who
previously held a license or identification card but who does not have an
existing driver file; or
(b) A
product issued to a person whose license or identification card has been
canceled or revoked.
(7m)
"Photograph" or "photo" means an image created by use of a photographic or
digital camera process.
(7p)
"Product" means an identification card or receipt; or an operator's license,
including a driving receipt, instruction permit, occupational license, a
license extended by an extension card, or other authorization to operate a
motor vehicle, issued by the department. "Product" does not include an
extension card.
(7r) "REAL ID
compliant product" means a product that meets the requirements of the federal
REAL ID Act of 2005, as amended, and that is issued in compliance with all
federal regulations and requirements.
(7v) "REAL ID noncompliant product" means a
product that is not a REAL ID compliant product.
Note: See s. 343.03 (3r), Stats.
(8) "Reinstate" means
one of the following:
(a) The process of
issuing an operator's license to a person following a withdrawal of the
person's operating privilege or operator's license by cancellation, suspension,
revocation, or disqualification.
(b) The process of issuing an identification
card to a person who previously had an identification card
canceled.
(9) "Reissue"
means the process of issuing a license or identification card because of any of
the following:
(a) A change in license
restrictions.
(b) Department errors
or defects in the license such as an unrecognizable photograph.
(c) A change of address processed under s.
343.22 (2m),
Stats.
Note: Refer to s. 343.21 (1) (h), Stats., regarding fees for changes in commercial driver license restrictions.
(10g) "Resident" means an adult whose one
home and customary and principal residence in the United States, to which the
person has the intention of returning whenever they are absent, is in this
state. "Resident" includes a child under 18 years of age if the child meets the
requirements for resident status set forth in s.
343.01 (2) (g),
Stats.
(10r) "Social security
number" means the complete social security number assigned to a person by the
U.S. social security administration. "Social security number" does not include
a partial social security number.
(11) "Verify" means department procedure to
ensure that a document submitted in support of an application for a product is
genuine and has not been altered in order to determine that any identity data
contained in the document is valid and relates to the product applicant.
"Verify" includes checking the validity of data contained in documents
presented in support of an application for a product.
Notes
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The words and phrases defined in ss. 340.01 and 343.01, Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter:
(1) "Administrator " means the administrator of the division of motor vehicles of the department .
(2) "AKA record " means an entry on a driver file which shows that the person currently uses or previously used an alias or a fictitious name. A person with a former name entry, resulting from a lawful change of name, does not have an AKA record .
(3) "Backup system " is the system used by the department to produce an acceptable operator's license or identification card when the computerized processing system is inoperative.
(4) "Centrally issued," when used with a reference to an operator's license or identification card, means those finished licenses or identification cards that are mailed from the central office in Madison.
(4g) "Driver file " means a person 's driving record as kept by the department containing the driver record and maintained in accordance with s. 343.23, Stats., or the substantially identical record maintained for each person holding an identification card. An "existing driver file " is a driver file that has not been purged.
(4p) "Duplicate " means a license or identification card issued for a fee to replace one which has been lost, damaged or destroyed, or to replace one which is no longer accurate because of a change of the licensed person 's operating authority, name or address, or at the person 's request to have a photograph retaken.
Note: See ss. Trans 102.09(3) and 102.03(2), and s. 343.265(2), Stats.
(5) "Issuance period " means the period of time for which an operator's license or identification card is issued.
(5m) "Juvenile restricted license " means a license issued pursuant to s. 343.08, Stats.
(6) "License examiner " or "examiner " means an employee or agent of the department duly authorized by the administrator to process operator's license applications and other duties, regardless of the agent or employee's job title.
(6n) "Motor vehicle services center " means those locations within the state authorized by the department to provide driver licensing services, vehicle registration services, or both.
(6r) "Name" as used in ss. 341.08(2) (a) and (am) and 342.06(1) (a), Stats., or "full name " as used in s. 343.14(2) (a), Stats., means any of the following:
(a) In the case of an individual, the entire first and last name and middle initial, if any.
(b) In the case of any entity other than an individual, the entire name of the entity.
(7) "Original" when used to describe a license or identification card means the first Wisconsin license or identification card of that type issued to a person . The term also includes:
(a) A license or identification card issued to a person who previously held a license or identification card but who does not have an existing driver file ; or
(b) A license or identification card issued to a person whose license or identification card has been canceled or revoked.
(7m) "Photograph " or "photo " means a printed image created by use of a photographic or digital camera process.
(8) "Reinstate " means the process of issuing a license to a person following a withdrawal of the person 's operating privilege or license by cancellation, suspension, revocation, or disqualification. The term also includes the process of issuing an identification card to a person who previously had an identification card canceled or revoked.
(9) "Reissue " means the process of issuing a license or identification card because of any of the following:
(a) A change in license restrictions.
(b) Department errors or defects in the license such as an unrecognizable photograph .
(c) A change of address processed under s. 343.22(2m), Stats.
Note: Refer to s. 343.21(1) (h), Stats., regarding fees for changes in commercial driver license restrictions.
(10) "Special restrictions card " means a card prepared by the department and issued to a person when non-encoded or lengthy restrictions to a license are necessary.