Section 309.19. Lettering and markings on ambulances.

 

(1)  Ambulances may be painted any color or combination of colors and shall bear the lettering and markings prescribed in sub. (2) .

(2)  The material for lettering and marking shall be a color contrasting with the color of the ambulance. The use of reflectorized material for the lettering and markings is preferred, but is not mandatory. The lettering and markings shall be of the type, size and location as follows:

(a) The word "AMBULANCE" or "RESCUE SQUAD" in block letters not less than 6 inches high shall be placed on each side and on the rear of the vehicle body.

(b) Reflectorized striping totaling not less than 4 inches shall encircle the entire ambulance body excluding the front end. The top edge of this stripe shall be no higher than 48 inches above the ground. This stripe may be broken up by wheel wells, hinges, handles, windows or lights. Reflectorized lettering may be included as part of this striping. This striping requirement shall apply to all units placed in service after June 1, 1994.

Cr. Register, October, 1986, No. 370 , eff. 11-1-86; renum. from Trans 309.20 and am., Register, April, 1994, No. 460 , eff. 5-1-94; am. (1) and (2) (b), Register, February, 1999, No. 518 , eff. 4-1-99.