Trans 309.11   Bumpers, steps and stepwells.

Trans 309.12   Tires and wheels.

Trans 309.13   Batteries.

Trans 309.14   Environmental climatic equipment.

Trans 309.15   Exterior ambulance lighting.

Trans 309.16   Interior ambulance lighting.

Trans 309.17   Siren and public address system.

Trans 309.18   Communications.

Trans 309.19   Lettering and markings on ambulances.

Trans 309.20   Smoking in ambulances.

Trans 309.205   Standard mandatory miscellaneous equipment.

Trans 309.207   Vehicle safe operating conditions.

Trans 309.209   Safety belts and child safety restraint systems.

Subchapter III—Medical Equipment Standards

Trans 309.21   Stretcher and chair stretcher and restraints.

Trans 309.22   Suction aspirator system.

Trans 309.23   Oxygen equipment.

Trans 309.24   Medical and surgical equipment.

Trans 309.25   Repeal of Subchapter III.

Ch. Trans 309 Note Note: Chapter Trans 309 created effective November 1, 1986 replaces ch. Trans 157.

subch. I of ch. Trans 309 Subchapter I—General Provisions

Trans 309.01 Trans 309.01 Purpose and scope; construction.

Trans 309.01(1) (1) The purpose of this chapter is to prescribe minimum vehicle and medical equipment specifications for ambulances and to establish administrative procedures for implementing the ambulance inspection program under s. 341.085, Stats.

Trans 309.01 Note Note: To be licensed as an ambulance service provider in Wisconsin, all ambulances used by the ambulance service provider must be first inspected by Wisconsin DOT per ch. Trans 309.

Trans 309.01(2) (2) This chapter applies to all ambulances in service in this state.

Trans 309.01(3) (3) 

Trans 309.01(3)(a) (a) This chapter shall be construed by the department to reasonably effectuate the legislative purpose of promoting safe, efficient emergency transportation for individuals who are sick, injured and disabled.

Trans 309.01(3)(b) (b) Vehicles subject to the standards and specifications prescribed in the chapter are also subject to any other administrative rule or statute governing motor vehicle design, construction or equipment. Unless the express terms or context requires otherwise, this chapter shall be construed as supplementing rather than conflicting with other such statutes or administrative rules.