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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.11 - Clearance lights requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Clearance lights are lights that show to the front and rear of the vehicle, respectively, mounted on a permanent part of the vehicle as near as practical to the upper left and right extreme edges, so as to indicate the overall width and height of the vehicle.
(b) A truck 80 inches or more in width manufactured after January 1, 1965, shall be equipped with two amber clearance lights on the front of the vehicle and two red clearance lights on the rear of the vehicle.
(c) Clearance lights shall be of a type approved as meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation or, for motor vehicles manufactured prior to the adoption of such standards, the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers. The letters "SAE" and the letters "P1" or "P2" or "PC," along with the manufacturer's name or trademark, are on the lens of such lights in most cases.
(d) Every clearance light shall be permanently and securely mounted on a permanent part of the vehicle.
(e) A combination clearance and side-marker light is a single light that fulfills the requirements of both a clearance light and a side-marker light.
(f) An LED clearance light is a light that contains multiple light-emitting diode (LED) elements. An LED element is a single semi-conductor light source. The number of LED elements contained within each LED light varies by manufacturer. A commercial vehicle equipped with one or more LED clearance lights shall not be refused certification because some of the lighting elements are not operative, provided that 50 percent or more of the lighting elements within each LED light are operative. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.13 - Reflectors requirements, all motor vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Reflectors are devices designed and used on vehicles to give an indication to an approaching driver by reflected light.
(b) Reflectors shall be of a type approved as meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation or, for motor vehicles manufactured prior to the adoption of such standards, the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers. The letters "SAE" and the letter "A" (for Class A reflectors) or the letter "B" (for Class B reflectors), along with the manufacturer's name or trademark, are on such reflectors in most cases.
(c) Passenger vehicles manufactured before July 2, 1954, shall have one Class A or Class B red reflector mounted on the rear of the vehicle.
(d) Passenger automobiles manufactured after July 1, 1954, shall have two Class A red or two Class B red reflectors mounted on the rear of the vehicle on each side of the vertical centerline at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practical.
(e) All passenger automobiles with commercial registration and all trucks and buses shall have two Class A red reflectors mounted on the rear of the vehicle on each side of the vertical centerline at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practical.
(f) A truck 80 inches or more in width manufactured after January 1, 1965, shall have one Class A amber reflector mounted on each side of the vehicle as far to the front as practicable and one Class A red reflector mounted on each side of the vehicle as far to the rear as practicable.
(g) The mounted height of a reflector shall be not less than 15 inches, nor more than 60 inches, from the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. Reflectors shall be permanently and securely mounted on a permanent part of the vehicle.
(h) Any reflector, otherwise properly mounted, may be securely installed on flexible strapping or belting; provided that, under conditions of normal operation, it reflects light in the required direction.
(i) The mounted height of a reflector shall be measured from the center of the reflector to the level surface upon which the vehicle stands.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.14 - Identification lights requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Identification lights are used in groups of three in a horizontal row that show to the front and rear of a motor vehicle, respectively, and have light centers spaced not less than six inches, nor more than 12 inches apart.
(b) A truck 80 inches or more in width manufactured after January 1, 1965, shall be equipped with three amber identification lights on the front of the vehicle and three red identification lights on the rear of the vehicle. If the cab is not more than 42 inches wide at the front roof line, a single identification light at the centerline of the cab shall be deemed to comply with the requirements for front identification lights.
(c) Identification lights shall be of a type approved as meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation or, for motor vehicles manufactured prior to the adoption of such standards, the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers. The letters "SAE" and the letters "P" or "P2," along with the manufacturer's name and trademark, are on the lens of such lights in most cases.
(d) Every identification light shall be permanently and securely mounted on a permanent part of the vehicle as close as practical to the vertical centerline and the top of the vehicle. No part of front identification lights or their mountings shall extend below the top of the vehicle windshield.
(e) An LED identification light is a light that contains multiple light-emitting diode (LED) elements. An LED element is a single semi-conductor light source. The number of LED elements contained within each LED light varies by manufacturer. A commercial vehicle equipped with one or more LED identification lights shall not be refused certification because some of the lighting elements are not operative, provided that 50 percent or more of the lighting elements within each LED light are operative. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.15 - Side-marker lights, requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Side-marker lights are lights on the left and right sides near the front and rear of a motor vehicle that show to the side and are intended to indicate vehicle length.
(b) A truck 80 inches or more in width manufactured after January 1, 1965, shall be equipped with one amber side-marker light mounted on each side at or near the front of the vehicle and one red side-marker light mounted on each side at or near the rear of the vehicle. Side-marker lights shall be of a type approved as meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation or, for motor vehicles manufactured prior to the adoption of such standards, the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers. The letters "SAE" and the letters "P1" or "P2" or "PC," along with the manufacturer's name or trademark, are on the lens of such lights in most cases.
(c) Every side-marker light shall be permanently and securely mounted on a permanent part of the vehicle. Side-marker lights may be mounted at optional height on the side of the vehicle.
(d) A combination clearance and side-marker light is a single light that fulfills the requirements of both a clearance light and a side-marker light.
(e) An LED side-marker light is a light that contains multiple light-emitting diode (LED) elements.
An LED element is a single semi-conductor light source. The number of LED elements contained within each LED light varies by manufacturer. A commercial vehicle equipped with one or more LED side-marker lights shall not be refused certification because some of the lighting elements are not operative, provided that 50 percent or more of the lighting elements within each LED light are operative. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.18 - Wheels requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Wheels shall turn freely and the lateral or radial runout of the rim bead shall not exceed the motor vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
(b) Wheels shall be securely mounted and there shall be no visible cracks, elongated bolt holes, broken bolts, missing bolts or nuts, indication of repair by welding, or other defects that adversely affect the safe operation of the motor vehicle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.19 - Tire requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The tread on each tire shall not be less than 2/32 of an inch deep.
(b) Many tires have tread depth indicators that become exposed when the tread depth is less than 2/32 of an inch. Tread depth indicators on commercial vehicles shall be inspected and a tire rejected if it is worn so that the indicators are visible in any two adjacent major grooves at three locations spaced approximately equally around the outside of the tire. For tires without tread depth indicators, the tread depth shall be measured with a tire tread depth gauge.
(c) Notwithstanding (a) above, the tread on each front tire of a motor vehicle that is registered as a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:3-20 or that is a bus that has been issued passenger, governmental, no fee, or commercial vehicle license plates by the Motor Vehicle Commission or that is a taxicab, limousine, or jitney shall not be less than 4/32 of an inch deep. The tread on each rear tire of a motor vehicle that is registered as a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:3-20 or that is a bus that has been issued passenger, governmental, no fee, or commercial vehicle license plates by the Motor Vehicle Commission or that is a taxicab, limousine, or jitney shall not be less than 2/32 of an inch deep.
(d) Tires shall be free from chunking, bumps, knots, or bulges evidencing cord, ply, or tread separation from the casing or other adjacent materials. Tire cords or belting materials shall not be exposed.
(e) There shall not be any mismatch in nominal tire size, construction, or profile between tires on the same axle, or any deviation from the motor vehicle manufacturer's tire recommendations. Tire tread shall not protrude beyond the fenders.
(f) Tires on motor vehicles registered for use on a public highway shall not be marked "FOR FARM USE ONLY," "OFF HIGHWAY USE ONLY," or "FOR RACING USE ONLY." Tires that were originally manufactured with extra undertread material and are marked "REGROOVABLE" may be regrooved below the original tread depth.
(g) Studded tires may not be used on a public highway in New Jersey earlier than November 15 or later than April 1 of any winter season. Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused because of the improper use of studded tires; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.20 - Vehicle inspection: exhaust system requirements, all vehicles; vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The following shall not be certified:
1. An exhaust system in which the muffler is missing, defective, or not in proper operating condition;
2. An exhaust system if there is evidence of exhaust gas leakage at any point in the system;
3. An exhaust system if there is a muffler cut-out, muffler bypass, or any similar device, or any change or modification to the exhaust system that causes excessive noise;
4. An exhaust system that has loose or worn components or has been patched; provided, however, that an exhaust system that has been properly welded and is in good condition may be certified;
5. An exhaust system in which all parts are not properly mounted. The entire exhaust system shall be in such condition that it cannot burn or cause injury to any person. Exposed exhaust pipes, stacks, or other parts of the exhaust system that might burn a person or cause injury shall be protected in a permanent and effective manner; or
6. An exhaust system installed in a manner that causes any part thereof to pass through the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. The exit point for the exhaust gas shall be located so that dangerous amounts of exhaust gas will not enter the passenger compartment under normal vehicle use, even with the windows open or the outside air inlets to the heater or air conditioner open. A replacement exhaust system is acceptable provided it is specifically manufactured for the motor vehicle by a company which guarantees that the exhaust system has a safe exhaust gas exit location.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.21 - Vehicle inspection: visible smoke and on-board diagnostics test(s) requirements, all vehicles; vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) With respect to each gasoline-fueled or bi-fueled motor vehicle that is presented for inspection, an official inspection facility shall conduct the emission or OBD test(s) specified for such motor vehicle at N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.8in accordance with the inspection standards and test procedures established by the Department of Environmental Protection at N.J.A.C. 7:27-15 and 7:27B-5.
(b) With respect to each OBD-equipped and OBD-eligible diesel-fueled motor vehicle with model year 1997 or newer having a GVWR of 8,500 pounds or less that is presented for inspection, an official inspection facility shall conduct a visible smoke test and an OBD test specified for such motor vehicle in accordance with the inspection standards and test procedures established by the Department of Environmental Protection at N.J.A.C. 7:27-14 and 7:27B-4. An OBD inspection shall not be required pursuant to this subsection for any OBD-equipped diesel-fueled motor vehicle that is not OBD-eligible, as shall be determined by the Department of Environmental Protection.
(c) No motor vehicle shall be certified if there is evidence of tampering with emission control apparatus in violation of N.J.A.C. 7:27-15.7.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.22 - On-board diagnostics inspection equipment maintenance; official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
OBD inspection equipment shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements and the general instructions for all tests adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection at 7:27B-4.2(b)  and 5.2.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.23 - Headlights requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with at least two headlights at the same level with an equal number on each side of the front of the motor vehicle. Headlights shall emit only a white light and shall be tested for proper operation.
(b) Headlights shall be properly installed, so that their beams are readily adjustable, both vertically and horizontally, and their aim is not grossly misaligned nor readily disturbed by ordinary vehicle operation.
(c) Headlights shall be of a type approved as meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation or, for motor vehicles manufactured prior to the adoption of such standards, the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
(d) A commercial motor vehicle having a headlight with a missing lens shall not be certified; provided, however, that a motor vehicle shall not be refused certification because the headlight has a bull's-eye-type hole that has been repaired in a proper manner.
(e) There shall be no colored spray on the lens, visor, reflector, or other attachment that is not included in the standards of the United States Department of Transportation or, for motor vehicles manufactured prior to the adoption of such standards, the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers.
(f) On motor vehicles equipped with four headlights, the Type 2 headlight shall be mounted above or to the outside of the Type 1 headlight.
(g) Retractable headlights shall be in the fully open position when the headlights are tested.
(h) Motor vehicles used for plowing snow may have an extra set of headlights mounted above the plow. Switching shall be permitted; provided, so that either set of headlights may be used, but not both.
(i) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused because a headlight lens is cracked or broken or there is excessive moisture within the headlight, provided the headlight is operational and emits a white light. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
(j) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused because the light intensity of a headlight is weak, provided the headlight is operational and emits a white light. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
(k) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused because there is a brush guard, grille, or cover over or in front of a headlight; provided the headlight is operational and emits a white light. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected.
(l) A commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused certification because of a missing headlight rim or rims; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.24 - Rear view mirrors requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A commercial motor vehicle shall not be certified if it is not equipped with at least one rear view mirror. A passenger vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1965, shall be equipped with an interior mirror and an exterior mirror on the driver's side.
(b) A commercial motor vehicle manufactured after January 1, 1965, shall be equipped with an interior mirror and an exterior mirror on the driver's side, except that every such vehicle so constructed or loaded as to obstruct or obscure a rear view from an interior mirror shall, in lieu of an interior mirror, be equipped with an exterior mirror on the side of the vehicle opposite the driver's side.
(c) Mirrors shall be securely mounted and located and adjusted, so as to provide the driver adequate rearview vision. Mirrors shall not obstruct the driver's forward vision. Concave or convex mirrors shall not be used in place of the interior mirror or the driver's side exterior mirror.
(d) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused because a mirror is discolored, peeled, tarnished, cracked, broken, or has sharp edges, provided the mirror affords the driver adequate rearview vision. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
(e) Mirrors shall be capable of adjustment to a fixed horizontal and vertical position.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.25 - Miscellaneous lights requirements, all vehicles; commercial motor vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All miscellaneous lights used on motor vehicles shall be of a type and color approved as meeting the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers. The letters "SAE," along with the manufacturer's name and trademark, are often on the lens of such lights. In addition, the letters listed below often appear on the following lights:
1. Fog lights = F;
2. Spot lights = O;
3. Emergency warning lights = W or W1 or W3; or
4. Supplemental driving or passing lights = Y or Z.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.26 - Wiring and switching requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall be refused for any of the following reasons:
1. The wiring is not in proper condition, is improperly installed, or is so located as to cause damage;
2. Any connection that is not secure or shows signs of corrosion;
3. The switches are not in proper condition or do not function properly;
4. Any light circuit that does not light the proper filament when the appropriate switch position is applied; or
5. Any defect in wiring and/or switching which adversely affects the lighting performance of any exterior light.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.27 - Headlight beam indicator light, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because the headlight beam indicator light is inoperative or does not operate properly; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.28 - Turn signal and hazard warning signal indicator lights, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because of an inoperative turn signal indicator light and/or an inoperative hazard warning signal indicator light; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
(b) If any turn signal indicator light is not readily visible to the driver, there shall be an illuminated indicator to give the driver a clear and unmistakable indication that the turn signal system is turned "on."
(c) In motor vehicles equipped with a single turn signal indicator, a separate hazard warning signal indicator shall flash and the turn signal indicator may flash while the hazard warning signal system is turned "on."
(d) In motor vehicles equipped with right and left turn signal indicators, both indicators or separate indicators shall flash simultaneously while the hazard warning signal system is turned "on."
(e) If a separate indicator light is used for the hazard warning signal system, it shall emit a red color and have a minimum area equivalent to a one-half inch diameter circle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.29 - Antenna requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Any antenna mounted on a motor vehicle shall be securely attached, so as not to swing or project in a hazardous manner. Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because of an unsecured antenna; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.30 - Body requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The motor vehicle body panels, floor pan, and other sections shall not be missing.
(b) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because the body panels, floor pan, or other sections have excessive rust. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
(c) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because the vehicle body has rips or sharp edges; provided such rips or sharp edges do not pose a risk of injury. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.31 - Bumper requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Bumpers, if present, shall be securely mounted on a motor vehicle. Commercial vehicles are required to have bumpers. Front and rear bumper heights shall be in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
(b) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because a bumper has excessive rust. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
(c) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because a bumper has sharp or protruding parts or edges; provided such sharp or protruding parts or edges do not pose a risk of injury. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.32 - Door requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The motor vehicle doors and all door operating devices, handles, buttons, hinges, and latches shall be in proper operating condition. A method of opening the door from the outside is not required on motor vehicles with fabric tops that are equipped with glazing material that can be readily removed without the use of tools.
(b) Commercial vehicles designed and manufactured with doors shall be equipped with doors.
(c) Commercial vehicles designed and manufactured without doors shall be equipped with driver and passenger seat belts and a strap, chain, or restraining device of some type across the openings.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.33 - Fenders and fender flaps requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Fenders shall be securely mounted and shall have no rips or sharp edges that could cause injuries to persons.
(b) Fenders shall cover the width of the tire tread. The rear fenders shall be designed and installed, so as to prevent the wheels of the vehicle from throwing dirt, water, or other material onto other vehicles. Fender flaps may be attached to the rear fenders to provide the necessary wheel coverage.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.34 - Vehicle inspection: fuel system; official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Fuel leakage at any point in the motor vehicle fuel system shall be cause for rejection. The fuel tank and piping shall be securely mounted and in proper condition and the fuel tank shall be properly capped.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.35 - Hood requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Motor vehicles shall be equipped with an engine hood. The hood shall be properly secured and latched, and all hinges, latches, and other components shall be in proper operating condition.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.36 - Inspection of vehicles used for commercial purposes: lettering requirements; official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Vehicles used for commercial purposes on a street or highway, except for passenger automobiles and vehicles owned or leased by a pharmacy and utilized for the transportation or delivery of drugs, shall have conspicuously displayed on the vehicle, or on a name plate attached to the vehicle, the name of the owner, lessee, or lessor of the vehicle, and the name of the municipality in which the owner, lessee, or lessor has his or her principal place of business. Franchised public utilities and operators of fleets of 50 or more commercial vehicles shall be exempted from displaying the name of the municipality, provided that their vehicles display a corporate identification number. The sign or the name plate shall be in plain view and the lettering shall be as close as possible to three inches high. Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because the vehicle fails to display the owner's name and business address; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected.
(b) A noncommercial truck, registered as a passenger vehicle pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:3-8.1, is issued passenger vehicle license plates by the Motor Vehicle Commission. Such a noncommercial truck shall not have any advertising, signs, lettering, names, or addresses on its exterior, excepting trademarks and labels of the manufacturer and dealer. Certification of a noncommercial truck shall not be refused because the truck displays any type of lettering; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected.
(c) Certification of a commercial vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more shall not be refused because the GVWR is not displayed on the vehicle; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.37 - Ornaments, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
All motor vehicle ornaments shall be free of sharp parts or edges that could cause injury to persons.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.38 - Pedal requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Brake, clutch, and accelerator pedals shall have rubber pads or some other method of providing the pedals with a non-skid surface. All pedals shall be in proper operating condition.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.39 - Rack or carrier requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A motor vehicle may be equipped with racks or carriers; provided the maximum vehicle dimensional limits set forth at N.J.S.A. 39:3-84are not exceeded and provided they do not create a dangerous condition that may cause injury to persons.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.40 - Reflective tape requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Reflective tape of a color amber to white may be displayed on the front of a motor vehicle. Reflective tape of a color red or amber to white may be displayed on the rear of a motor vehicle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.41 - Seat requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
All motor vehicle seats shall be securely mounted and free of hazardous conditions. The driver's seat shall lock securely in a position that permits the safe operation of the motor vehicle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.42 - Seat belt requirements, all vehicles; air bag requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All motor vehicles that are required by law to be equipped with seat belts shall be in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Nos. 208 and 209, codified at 49 CFR 571.208 and 49 CFR 571.209, respectively, both of which are incorporated herein by reference. All motor vehicles that are required by law to be equipped with air bags shall be in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, codified at 49 CFR 571.208, incorporated herein by reference. Copies of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards that are codified in the Code of Federal Regulations at 49 CFR Part 571 may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, United States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, (202) 783-3238, and are available for review, during regular business hours, at:
Office of the Chief Administrator
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
225 East State Street
9th Floor
Trenton, NJ 08666-0160
Regular business hours at this office are 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. The telephone number is (609) 777-1407.
(b) Seat belts and their anchorage units, or other restraining devices, shall be of a type approved as meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation or the specifications of the Society of Automotive Engineers. The buckles and anchorage units shall be in good condition and the webbing shall not be dangerously worn or cut.
(c) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall be refused if an air bag(s) has been deployed and has not been replaced with an air bag(s) that is in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, incorporated herein by reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.43 - Gear shift indicator requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A motor vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission shall be equipped with a gear shift indicator in proper operating condition. Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because of a minor misalignment of a gear shift indicator, that is, a misalignment of not more than one-half the distance between shift positions; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.44 - Transmission requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The transmission of a motor vehicle shall operate properly and shall be capable of operating in reverse. A reverse detent mechanism shall be present and shall be in proper operating condition.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.45 - Television, videocassette recorder, or digital video disk player requirements, all vehicles; video camera requirements, all vehicles; global positioning system requirements, all vehicles; vehicle safety devices requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A motor vehicle shall not have a television, videocassette recorder, or digital video disk player installed in such a manner that the viewing screen is visible to the driver while he or she is operating the motor vehicle.
(b) A motor vehicle may be equipped with a video camera or other device to enable the driver to view the exterior rear of the vehicle. Such camera or device shall not be operable when the vehicle is in forward motion.
(c) A motor vehicle may be equipped with a global positioning system provided such system does not obstruct the vision of the driver.
(d) A motor vehicle may be equipped with various types of vehicle safety technology, as defined in the United States Code of Federal Regulations at 49 CFR 393.5, and as adopted, amended, and supplemented in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:60-2.1 and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:5B-32. Devices must be mounted in accordance with United States Code of Federal Regulations at 49 CFR 393.60(e) (ii) A and B, unless a specific and proper exemption can be provided from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the form of an official letter or a notification published in the Federal Register.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.46 - Trunk lid requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A motor vehicle trunk lid shall be capable of being securely fastened in accordance with the motor vehicle manufacturer's original design and specification.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.48 - Parking brake requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The parking brake shall be able to hold the motor vehicle stationary on any up or down grade upon which the vehicle can be operated, whether the motor vehicle is empty or loaded.
(b) The parking brake shall be equipped with a ratchet and pawl, or other type of automatic locking device, which will hold the brake in the applied position. On motor vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission and an automatic parking brake release, the locking device shall hold the parking brake in the applied position regardless of whether the transmission gear shift lever is in the "neutral" or "park" position.
(c) When the parking brake is applied, there shall be a minimum of one-third of the total average travel (as per the motor vehicle manufacturer's specifications) remaining on the brake mechanism.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.49 - Speed recording instrument (speedometer), all vehicles; mileage recording instrument (odometer), all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The speed recording instrument (speedometer) and the mileage recording instrument (odometer) in a motor vehicle shall operate properly. Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall be refused if the speed recording instrument (speedometer) or the mileage recording instrument (odometer) for such motor vehicle is inoperative or does not operate properly.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.50 - Emergency exits for buses

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The emergency exit door on all buses shall comply with provisions of 49 CFR 393.62, as adopted, and as adopted, amended, and supplemented in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:60-2.1 and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:5B-32, which are incorporated herein by reference.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 32 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY OFFICIAL INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-32.51 - Limousine inspections

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Certification of vehicles registered and displaying license plates as limousines shall be refused if the following requirements at N.J.S.A. 48:16-22.1are not met:
1. Two-way communications system, which, at a minimum, shall provide for communication to a person outside the vehicle for a distance of not less than 100 miles and which requirement may be satisfied by a mobile telephone;
2. A removable first-aid kit and an operable fire extinguisher, which shall be placed in an accessible place within the vehicle; and
3. Sideboards attached to the permanent body construction of the vehicle if the height of the vehicle floor is 10 inches or more above ground level.
i. This measurement shall be determined from ground level to the top of the limousine's passenger entrance door rocker panel or sill plate.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.2 - General provisions; Class I, II, and III licensees

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) This subchapter contains the inspection standards and test procedures to be used by Class I, Class II, and Class III licensed private inspection facilities when conducting the following vehicle inspections:
1. Passenger vehicle inspection;
2. Commercial vehicle inspection; or
3. Smoke opacity inspection.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 20 - ENFORCEMENT SERVICE › Subchapter 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.3 - Credentials; private inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The driver of a passenger motor vehicle presented for inspection shall possess a valid driver's license for the class of motor vehicle being operated, a valid New Jersey motor vehicle registration certificate, and a valid New Jersey insurance identification card for the motor vehicle, if applicable. Class I, II, III, IV, and V inspection facility employees shall advise motorists of such requirement.
(b) Certification of a motor vehicle shall not be refused because the New Jersey motor vehicle registration certificate presented by the motorist contains a typographical error(s) in the vehicle identification number, provided the make, year and license plate number of the motor vehicle set forth on the registration certificate are accurate.
(c) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle presented for inspection shall present a valid driver's license for the class of motor vehicle being operated, a valid New Jersey motor vehicle registration certificate, and a valid New Jersey insurance identification card for the motor vehicle, if applicable.
(d) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall be refused because the driver's license for the class of motor vehicle being operated, New Jersey motor vehicle registration certificate, or insurance identification card presented by the motorist contains errors, is altered, or is missing.