N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40-6.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 8:40-6.12 - Vehicle markings and emergency warning devices

(a) Each BLS ambulance shall bear the following markings:

1. The trade name (as it appears on the vehicle license) shall be visible on the two exterior sides of the vehicle in a size not less than four inches high;

2. The vehicle recognition number shall be visible on the rear and the two exterior sides of the vehicle in a size not less than three inches high;

3. The words "Ambulance" or "Emergency Medical Services" shall be in mirror image, centered above the grill, on the front of the vehicle in a size not less than four inches high and on each side and on the rear of the vehicle body in a size not less than six inches high. The words "Ambulance" or "Emergency Medical Services" may be separate from, or may be incorporated in, the trade name required in (a)1 above;

4. Block-type blue, "Star of Life" shall be located both to the right and left of the word "Ambulance" on the front of the vehicle in a size not less than three inches high on a four-inch by four-inch white field; and

5. Block-type blue, "Star of Life" shall be visible on each side of the vehicle in a size not less than 16 inches high. A block-type blue, "Star of Life" shall be provided on each rear door window glass or on rear door panels in a size not less than 12 inches high. If installed on the rear door window glass, the "Star of Life" shall be translucent or "cut-out."

(b) Providers that contract with a general hospital or similar health care facility to provide a vehicle for the exclusive utilization of a service provided by that facility may place the name of the facility on the vehicle dedicated to that service, subject to the following:

1. The vehicle is utilized exclusively for the health care facility;

2. The name of the facility appears in letters no larger than three inches high;

3. The name appears on the lower half of the vehicle; and

4. The name of the facility is preceded by the words "associated with" or similar language that allows the public to identify the provider.

(c) The required markings shall appear in colors and shades that contrast with the background on which they appear so that they are clearly visible.

(d) The symbol of a Maltese cross shall not appear on a BLS ambulance, unless the vehicle is operated by a fire department.

(e) The words "Advanced Life Support," "Critical Care Transport Unit," "Coronary Care," "EMT-Paramedic," "Intensive Care," "Mobile Intensive Care," "Mobile Intensive Care Unit," "Paramedic," "Special Care," "Specialty Care," "Specialty Care Transport Unit," abbreviations of such words, or any other wording which would imply the provision of advanced life support care shall appear only when the provider is licensed in accordance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 8:41 to provide mobile intensive care or specialty care transport services.

(f) Each BLS ambulance shall be equipped with emergency warning devices, including red lights and a siren, so that it meets the definition of an authorized emergency vehicle as defined at 39:1-1 and 13:24-1.1. Emergency warning devices shall only be utilized in strict compliance with 13:24-2.8.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40-6.12