347.44 Painting requirements for school buses; restrictions as to painting of other vehicles.
(1) All school buses shall be painted as follows:
(a) With the exception of trim, the body, including hood, fenders, cowl and roof shall be painted a uniform color, national school bus glossy yellow, according to national institute of standards and technology specifications;
(b) The body trim, if used, shall be black; and
(c) The words, “SCHOOL BUS", in black letters at least 8 inches high shall appear on both the front and rear of the upper body area or on a sign attached thereto.
(2) A motor vehicle described in s. 340.01 (56) (b) may, but need not, comply with sub. (1). If the motor vehicle complies with sub. (1), the vehicle shall comply with other regulations relating to school buses prescribed by the department by rule.
(3) No person may paint or in any way designate a motor vehicle in the manner described in sub. (1) except as expressly authorized by this section.
(4) When a motor vehicle in compliance with sub. (1), s. 347.25 (2), and the rules of the department relating to school bus equipment is no longer operated as a school bus, the registration of the motor vehicle for another purpose may not be permitted until the owner:
(a) Physically removes the signs identifying the vehicle as a school bus, the lights required by s. 347.25 (2) and such other equipment as the department may specify by rule; and
(b) Repaints the entire vehicle to a color other than national school bus glossy yellow or any color commonly referred to as yellow.
History: 1975 c. 121, 199, 224, 429; 1977 c. 29 s. 1654 (7) (e); 1977 c. 228; 1979 c. 221; 1983 a. 175; 1985 a. 287; 1989 a. 165.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 347 - Equipment of vehicles.
347.01 - Words and phrases defined.
347.02 - Applicability of chapter.
347.03 - Sale of prohibited equipment unlawful.
347.04 - Owner responsible for improperly equipped vehicle.
347.05 - Reciprocity agreements as to equipment.
347.06 - When lighted lamps required.
347.07 - Special restrictions on lamps and the use thereof.
347.08 - Determining the visibility distance and mounted height of lamps.
347.09 - Headlamps on motor vehicles.
347.10 - Headlamp specifications for motor vehicles other than mopeds and motor bicycles.
347.11 - Headlamp specifications for mopeds and motor bicycles.
347.115 - Modulating headlamps for motorcycles, motor bicycles or mopeds.
347.12 - Use of multiple-beam headlamps.
347.13 - Tail lamps and registration plate lamps.
347.145 - Deceleration warning lights for motorcycles, motor bicycles, mopeds or motor buses.
347.15 - Direction signal lamps or devices.
347.16 - Clearance lamps and reflectors.
347.17 - Color of clearance and marker lamps and reflectors.
347.18 - Mounting of clearance lamps and reflectors.
347.19 - Visibility of clearance lamps and reflectors.
347.20 - Lamp or flag on projecting load or fixture.
347.21 - Lamps and flags on trains of agricultural vehicles.
347.23 - Lamps on highway maintenance equipment.
347.24 - Lamps and reflectors on nonmotor vehicles and equipment.
347.245 - Identification emblem on certain slow moving vehicles.
347.25 - Special warning lamps on vehicles.
347.26 - Restrictions on certain optional lighting equipment.
347.27 - When lighted lamps required on parked vehicles.
347.28 - Certain vehicles to carry flares or other warning devices.
347.29 - Display of warning devices for certain vehicles when standing on highway.
347.30 - Penalty for violating lighting equipment requirements.
347.36 - Performance ability of brakes.
347.37 - Brake fluid, sale regulation.
347.38 - Horns and warning devices.
347.413 - Ignition interlock device tampering; failure to install.
347.417 - Immobilization device tampering.
347.435 - Vehicle monitoring and feedback.
347.44 - Painting requirements for school buses; restrictions as to painting of other vehicles.
347.445 - Crossing gates for school buses.
347.447 - Additional safety mirrors on school buses.
347.455 - Modifications to height of vehicle.
347.46 - Fenders and mudguards.
347.47 - Drawbars, trailer hitches and mobile home couplings.
347.475 - Airbags, prohibited practices.
347.48 - Safety belts and child safety restraint systems.
347.485 - Protective headgear for use on motorcycles.
347.486 - General requirements.
347.487 - Seating requirements.
347.489 - Lamps and other equipment on bicycles and other vehicles and devices.
347.49 - Equipment of vehicles transporting flammable liquids.