Washington § 46.37.186 - Fire department sign or plate on private car.

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§ 46.37.186. Fire department sign or plate on private car.

(1) No private vehicle, bearing a sign or plate indicating a fire department connection, shall be driven or operated on any public highway, except when the owner thereof is a bona fide member of a fire department.
(2) Any sign or plate indicating fire department connection on a private car of any member of a fire department shall include the name of the municipality or fire department organization to which the owner belongs.
[ 1961 c 12 s 46.37.186. Prior: 1953 c 161 s 3. Formerly RCW 46.40.240.]

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