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1. Objective, Colors, Materials and Part Numbers

1.1 Fleet Identification Objective

Use standard colors, decals, shapes and stripes applied in a manner that is uniform enough to create an image recognized by all who see Caltrans equipment. Specific application details vary by class of equipment, model year and manufacturer. The Division of Equipment shall provide final approval for each model, manufacturer and type of equipment. Contact Engineering Design at (916) 227-9673 for further information.

1.2 Caltrans Standard Colors

Caltrans standard colors are: Orange, White and Black. Orange color is applied in the form of reflective striping. White and black colors are applied in the form of paint or coatings.

1.3 Striping Material and Color

The following reflective striping materials are used for fleet identification and safety considerations.

Image Description Specification Size DOE Part No.
 An image showing an example of fluorescent, orange reflective striping. A. Fluorescent Orange Reflective Striping 3M 3924S, Nikkalite 92847, or equivalent to specification requirements  053-940-151   1" 053-6000
4" 053-4767
5" 053-4813
6" 
 053-4751
Not Yet Available B. Orange & White Diagonal Reflective Striping 053-2047 Not Yet Available 053-2047

1.4 Logos and Decals

Decals shall be used for fleet identification.  Decals and Division of Equipment part numbers are listed.

Image Description Specification Size DOE Part No.
 An image showing an example of a reflective "CT" door decal.

A. CT door decal

Screen printed on white, reflective, 3M 983-10, or Nikkalite 92802 or equivalent to specification requirements.

 053-940-152
 7" x 9"
 053-4761
9" x 12" 053-4760
11" x 15" 053-4759 
 An image showing an example of a black, non- reflective "Caltrans" script decal.

B. Caltrans script

Black, non-reflective, printed on transparent vinyl.

 Not Available 2" 053-4764
2.5" 053-4763
3" 053-4762
 An image showing an example of a white, reflective "CT Caltrans" decal.

C. Ct Caltrans script

White, reflective, plotter-cut or die-cut

3M 983-10, Nikkalite 92802, or equivalent to specification requirements.

 053-940-152 3" 053-4752 
4" 053-4753
5" 053-4754
 An image showing an example of a fluorescent orange, reflective "CT Caltrans" decal.

D. Ct Caltrans script

Fluorescent orange, reflective, plotter-cut or die-cut

3M 3924S, Nikkalite 92847, or equivalent to specification requirements.

 053-940-151 3"   053-4802
4" 053-4801
5" 053-4800
 An image showing an example of a "Slow For The Cone" decal.

E. SLOW FOR THE CONE ZONE

Printed on white non-reflective decal .

 Not Available  One Size 053-4829

1.5 Application of Stripes and Decals

Decals and stripes should be placed on metal whenever possible. Decals and stripes shall be fitted in a professional manner with no wrinkles, creases or air bubbles.