Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Transportation
Chapter Trans 311 - Breath Alcohol Testing, Approval And Permit Program
Section Trans 311.08 - Technicians

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง Trans 311.08

Current through February 26, 2024

(1) The secretary shall, upon recommendation of the department, approve trained technicians as required by s. 343.305(6) (b) 3, Stats.

(2) The issuance of a certificate bearing the signature of the secretary shall establish that the holder of that certificate has been approved by the secretary as a trained technician.

(3) Duties and responsibilities of a technician shall include but are not limited to the following:

(a) Supervise the breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program in an assigned area of the state.

(b) Supervise the breath alcohol test activities of certified instrument operators.

(c) Complete field inspections of the total breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program including reports, records, operations and analyses.

(d) Conduct investigations into matters pertaining to the breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program.

(e) Instruct law enforcement agency personnel, utilizing the approved training programs, in the proper operation and use of breath alcohol test instruments and calibrating units.

(f) Evaluate and certify to the department the competency of law enforcement agency personnel to conduct qualitative and quantitative breath alcohol tests.

(g) Assure the continued proficiency and competency of certified instrument operators at intervals established by the department.

(h) Assure compliance with all provisions of this chapter.

(i) Maintain and submit records and reports as required by the department.

(j) Testify in court when required regarding the breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program.

(k) Comply with the procedure for testing and certifying the accuracy of breath alcohol test instruments set forth in this chapter.

(l) Comply with all directives concerning the breath alcohol testing, approval and permit program issued by the department.

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