Section 327.01. Definitions.

  Words and phrases defined in s. 340.01 , Stats., and 49 CFR part 390.5 have the same meaning in this chapter. However, the definition of a word or phrase in s. 340.01 , Stats., except s. 340.01 (8) , Stats., shall apply when the word or phrase is defined in both s. 340.01 , Stats., and 49 CFR part 390.5 .

(2)  In this chapter:

(a) "Driver's record of duty status" means a form for all drivers, when required by this chapter, to record all off-duty time, on-duty time and driving time.

(b) "Emergency" means the result of any natural activities including, but not limited to, tornado, windstorm, thunderstorm, snowstorm, ice storm, blizzard, drought, mud slide, flood, high water, earthquake, forest fire, explosion, blackout or other occurrence, natural or manmade, which interrupts the delivery of essential services, such as electricity, medical care, sewer, water, telecommunication transmissions, or essential supplies, such as food and fuels, or otherwise threatens human life or public welfare.