Definitions

Definitions. Definitions. The words and phrases defined in ss. 340.01 , 343.01 and 351.02 , Stats., have the same meaning in this chapter unless a different definition is specifically provided. In this chapter: (1) “Driver record” means the abstract of convictions and other information related to a driver maintained by the department in its computer database. (2) “HTO” means habitual traffic offender. (3) “License” means operator’s license. (4) “Major offense” means a conviction for any offense specified in s. 351.02 (1) (a) , Stats., or for an offense under any valid ordinance enacted by a local authority under s. 349.06 , Stats., or any law enacted by a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state which are in strict conformity with the offenses described in s. 351.02 (1) (a) , Stats., and any federal law which is in substantial conformity with the offenses described in s. 351.02 (1) (a) , Stats. (5) “Minor offense” means a conviction under ch. 346 , Stats., that is not a major or petty offense, or for an offense under any valid ordinance enacted by a local authority under s. 349.06 , Stats., or any law enacted by a federally recognized American Indian tribe or band in this state which are in strict conformity with such ch. 346 , Stats., offenses, and any federal law which is in substantial conformity with such ch. 346 , Stats., offenses. (6) “Petty offense” means a conviction for which demerit points are not assessed under s. Trans 101.02 (5) , except convictions for violation of ss. 346.63 (2m) or 346.63 (5) (a) , Stats. (7) “Release” means the action taken by the department to temporarily or permanently withdraw a suspension or revocation of an operating privilege. (8) “Repeat HTO” means repeat habitual traffic offender.