Assembly Bill 179 amends the requirements for lighting on marked police vehicles in Wisconsin. The bill specifies that for marked police vehicles equipped with an exterior light bar, the blue light must be mounted on the roof of the passenger side, while the red light must be mounted on the roof of the driver side. Additionally, if lights are mounted inside the vehicle, blue lights must be displayed on the interior of the passenger side and red lights on the interior of the driver side. The bill also allows for a combination of blue and red lights to be mounted on the front, sides, or rear of the vehicle, provided that the vehicle is already equipped with the required roof or interior lights.

The bill retains the existing provisions regarding the use of warning lights, which can only be activated under specific circumstances, such as responding to an emergency call or pursuing a suspected violator of the law. The language of the bill emphasizes the need for the lights to be clearly visible from a distance of 500 feet during both daylight and nighttime conditions. Overall, this legislation aims to enhance the visibility and safety of police vehicles while maintaining clear guidelines for their operation.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 347.25(1m)(b), 347.25