2016/2017 EC* Pilot *Motor Carrier Electronic Credentials Paul Bernander, WI Annual Business Meeting August 17, 2016, Indianapolis Begin with – in this pilot, I’m grateful for participation by, and support of: 1) Participating states’ IFTA offices, Participating states’ law enforcement, Participating carriers and their innovation, the IFTA ICWG, IFTA, Inc. staff and IRP, Inc. staff, and specifically including Lonette Turner and Tim Adams.
Extended a year – now: April 1, 2016 – September 30, 2017 Ballot timing for IFTA and IRP
IMAGES phase – the EC Pilot DATA phase Neither paper nor electronic images in the cab Rely on enforcement access to databases Like UCR (Unified Carrier Registration)
During the EC Pilot, paper in the cab IMAGES: pdf URL (Uniform Resources Locator) – a web address E-mail During the EC Pilot, paper in the cab
2016 ABM Update on EC Pilot Ballot discussion Informal Town Hall
Preliminary observations Update Number of carriers Preliminary observations Images pdf URL e-mail not so much yet
Enforcement responses Jur admin office responses Carrier responses Enforcement responses Jur admin office responses pdf’s Scanned by carrier is ok
In the months ahead: September 2016 Second carrier/driver webinar Second survey – look back 30 days
December 2016 – initial report for review What we’ve learned Recommendations
Recommendations Technology Best practices
Recommendations (continued) Model statutes – three elements: Accepting electronic credentials Limiting enforcement use of the device Limiting enforcement liability for damage to devices
February 2017 Draft ballot language Seek reactions and suggestions Maybe a ballot webinar
DATA phase food for thought: Real-time data – not overnight All jurisdictions’ data, including provinces All-geographic – “dead zones?” Easy to access Desirable: multiple credentials in one place Leadership: Which entity(ies)?
IMAGES PHASE – ballot ideas for discussion Electronic images pdf URL e-mail Other?
Substitute for paper At the option of the carrier Effective date - delayed
Questions and feedback, please! Paul Bernander, WI 608-267-4541 paul.bernander@dot.wi.gov
Draft model statutory language – for discussion Bonus content! Draft model statutory language – for discussion Electronic format: At the option of the driver, the proof required under this subsection may be produced in either printed or electronic format, including by display of electronic images on a cellular telephone or other electronic device, by website, or by e-mail. Modeled largely after Section 344.62(2), Wisconsin Statute. https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/344/VI/62/2
Limited use of the device: If this proof is displayed in electronic format on any cellular telephone or other electronic device, the traffic officer may not view, and producing proof in electronic format is not considered consent for the traffic officer to view, any content on the telephone or other electronic device except the proof required under this subsection. Modeled after Section 344.62(2), Wisconsin Statutes. https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/344/VI/62/2
Limited liability for damage to the device: Whenever a person presents a mobile electronic device as proof of a credential to any peace officer, commercial vehicle enforcement officer, or commercial vehicle inspector pursuant to this section, that person shall assume all liability for any damage to the mobile electronic device, except for damage willfully or maliciously caused by a peace officer, commercial vehicle enforcement officer, or commercial vehicle inspector. Modeled largely after Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 303.024. 5.] http://www.moga.mo.gov/mostatutes/stathtml/30300000241.HTML 8/17/2016