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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.29 - Glazing and window construction

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Glazing shall
				conform to
				49 CFR §
										393.60, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 and
				217 (
				49 CFR §
										571.205 and §
									571.217
				), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.
(b) Interior glazing including, but not
				limited to, mirrors, partitions, cabinets, and lighting fixtures shall be
				constructed of laminated safety glass or other material approved by the New
				Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.30 - Exterior lights and reflectors

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(a) Each autobus
				shall be equipped with lamps, signaling devices, and reflectors that conform to
				49 CFR §
										393.11, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 (
				49
				CFR §
										571.108 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
(b) Stoplights shall be separate and
				independent of all other rear lights. One stoplight shall be provided at each
				side of the vertical centerline of the autobus at the same height and as far
				apart as practicable. Center stoplights are permissible but shall not be
				considered as meeting the requirement for separate and independent stoplights.
				Stoplights shall be no lower than 15 inches nor higher than 72 inches measured
				from the road surface to the center of the lamp at curb weight.
(c) When viewed at a distance of 50 feet from
				the center of the rear of an autobus, rear hazard warning lights shall not be
				obstructed from view when the engine door(s) is open.
(d) Back-up lights are required and shall be
				activated only when the autobus is in reverse.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.31 - Horn; audible warning device

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(a) Each autobus
				shall be equipped with a horn in proper operating condition to give reasonable
				warning to others of the approach of the vehicle.
(b) Each autobus shall be equipped with an
				audible warning device that shall be activated when the vehicle is in
				reverse.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.32 - Speedometer; odometer

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(a) Each autobus
				shall be equipped with a speedometer in proper operating condition capable of
				indicating the speed of the vehicle in miles per hour and readily visible to
				the driver.
(b) Each autobus shall
				be equipped with an odometer in proper operating condition capable of recording
				accumulated miles.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.33 - Grounding device

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each autobus, unless otherwise designed to eliminate static
				  electric charge buildup, shall be equipped with a grounding device.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.34 - Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

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(a) A heating
				system capable of heating the passenger section to a temperature of at least 50
				degrees Fahrenheit shall be provided.
(b) Heating systems using exhaust gas to heat
				air carried within the passenger section or exhaust gas passing through
				conductors within the passenger section are prohibited.
(c) Heating devices using gasoline or other
				fuel shall be of a type approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. and
				conform to
				49 CFR
				§
										393.77, incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented, and all fuel lines shall be located
				outside of the passenger section.
(d) Every autobus shall be equipped with a
				system of ventilation capable of distributing an adequate supply of fresh air
				throughout the passenger section.
(e) Every autobus equipped with at least 50
				percent non-operational passenger windows as originally designed by the
				manufacturer shall be equipped with an air conditioner in proper operating
				condition during the period between May 1 and October 1 of each year.
(f) Each autobus shall be equipped with a
				windshield defroster in proper operating condition.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.35 - Turntable (articulated)

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The turntable floor shall be properly aligned to prevent the
				  raising or lowering thereof while the autobus is in operation.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.36 - Turntable area enclosure

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Bellows or similar devices designed to enclose the portion
				  of the autobus in the turntable area shall be maintained to prevent exhaust
				  fumes or rain, snow, or ice from entering the autobus.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.37 - Anti-jackknifing devices

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(a) An articulated
				autobus shall be equipped with an interlock to prevent the vehicle from
				jackknifing while backing up.
(b)
				An articulated autobus shall be equipped with an audible or visible signal
				indicating to the driver when the vehicle is nearing the jackknife
				position.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.38 - Fuel system

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(a) All parts of
				the fuel system shall be securely installed outside of the passenger section
				and shall be located or protected so as to prevent damage to any part
				thereof.
(b) Autobuses manufactured
				after January 1, 1974, shall have the fuel supply line fitting located in the
				top of the tank.
(c) The filler cap
				shall be non-detachable, leakproof, and spillproof.
(d) A gasoline tank shall not be placed below
				an aisle unless the area over such tank is protected by metal
				shielding.
(e) A fuel supply system
				using a fuel other than gasoline or diesel shall meet all of the requirements
				set forth in
				49 CFR §
										393.69, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented, or National Fire Protection Association Standard 52
				"Compressed Natural Gas Vehicular Fuel Systems Code," incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented, whichever is applicable. Copies of the
				National Fire Protection Association standards may be obtained from the
				National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269,
				(617) 770-3000.
(f) All autobuses
				manufactured after January 1, 1974 shall be equipped with fuel tanks certified
				and marked by the manufacturer to be in compliance with
				49 CFR §
										393.67, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented, pertaining to liquid fuel tanks. Replacement fuel
				tanks installed on any autobus after January 1, 1974 shall comply with this
				subsection.
(g) Fuel and any other
				combustible material or compressed gas, other than compressed gas contained in
				fire extinguishers, shall not be carried or stored in the passenger
				compartment.
(h) Fuel tanks and
				systems shall conform to
				49 CFR §
										393.65, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented, and either
				49 CFR §
										393.67 or §
									393.69,
				whichever is applicable, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and
				supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.39 - Fire extinguisher

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Fire extinguishers are required on all autobuses and shall
				  be designed, constructed, and maintained as provided in
				  49 CFR §
										393.95, incorporated herein by reference, as
				  amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.40 - Mirrors; video camera

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Interior and
				exterior mirrors shall be provided to insure a clear view of the vehicle
				interior and of the exterior sides to the rear.
(b) A video camera may be installed to enable
				the driver to view the exterior rear of the autobus. The camera shall be
				operable only while the autobus is in reverse.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.41 - Video monitor and/or television receiver installation for passenger use

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An autobus
				shall not have a video monitor, except as otherwise provided in
				16:53-3.4 0(b), and/or a
				television receiver installed in such a manner that the viewing screen is
				visible to the driver while operating the autobus.
(b) The operation of a video monitor and/or
				television receiver, other than the on/off and volume functions, shall be
				performed at a location other than the driver's seat.
(c) A viewing screen shall be installed in
				such a manner so as to minimize passenger contact therewith. A viewing screen
				shall not block normal access to the aisle or emergency escape
				windows.
(d) A viewing screen
				placed above a passenger seat shall be installed in such a manner so as to
				allow a passenger to sit in the seat below the viewing screen without coming in
				contact with it.
(e) Except for the
				viewing screen and the front perimeter of the housing of the video monitor or
				television receiver, the video monitor or television receiver shall be enclosed
				in a material designed to soften any passenger impact with the chassis of the
				unit or its mounting components. Ventilation holes are permitted.
(f) All video equipment shall be securely
				mounted to the autobus so that such equipment cannot be moved without being
				intentionally unfastened. In lieu of this requirement, video equipment shall be
				inside of an enclosure to prevent its shifting or falling on the driver or
				passengers.
(g) Wiring shall be
				installed in a workmanlike manner and shall be equipped with an overload
				protector.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.42 - Lavatory

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(a) An autobus that
				is equipped with a lavatory shall have:
1. An
				audible or visible signal to alert the driver of an emergency, which shall be
				clearly marked "EMERGENCY SIGNAL";
2. Adequate lighting; and
3. A door lock that normally operates only
				from the inside, with key provision for emergency access from the outside of
				the lavatory.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.43 - Steps

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(a) The first step
				at entrance areas shall not exceed 16 inches from the ground when the autobus
				is unloaded.
(b) The surface of all
				steps shall be of a nonskid material.
(c) Steps shall not extend beyond the body
				limits to a degree that could result in bodily injury or property
				damage.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.45 - Baggage racks and compartments

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(a) Exterior
				baggage racks are prohibited.
(b)
				Interior baggage shall be carried in a manner so as not to interfere with any
				passenger's seat, safety, or comfort.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 4 - AUTOBUSES AND SMALL AUTOBUSES WITH MODIFIED INTERIORS › Section 16:53-4.2 - Seating

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All seats shall
				be securely fastened.
(b) An
				autobus shall have an aisle that extends the entire length of the vehicle. The
				aisle shall have a minimum width of 14 inches, and shall be
				unobstructed.
(c) A small autobus
				shall have an aisle that extends the entire length of the vehicle. The aisle
				shall have a minimum width of 12 inches, and shall be unobstructed.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 4 - AUTOBUSES AND SMALL AUTOBUSES WITH MODIFIED INTERIORS › Section 16:53-4.3 - Passageways

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(a) Original
				service doors, steps, controls, and passageway lighting shall not be
				modified.
(b) Trap doors over
				entrance steps shall not be permitted.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 4 - AUTOBUSES AND SMALL AUTOBUSES WITH MODIFIED INTERIORS › Section 16:53-4.4 - Fire extinguisher

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
A fire extinguisher that complies with
				  49 CFR §
										393.95, incorporated herein by reference, as
				  amended and supplemented, shall be located adjacent to any interior auxiliary
				  equipment that could produce a fire hazard (including, but not limited to, a
				  microwave oven or stove).
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 4 - AUTOBUSES AND SMALL AUTOBUSES WITH MODIFIED INTERIORS › Section 16:53-4.5 - Installation of special equipment

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Special equipment including, but not limited to, auxiliary
				  engines, generators, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and televisions shall be
				  installed according to the manufacturer's specifications and, with regard to
				  the installation of televisions, shall conform to
				  49 CFR §
										393.88, incorporated herein by reference, as
				  amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 4 - AUTOBUSES AND SMALL AUTOBUSES WITH MODIFIED INTERIORS › Section 16:53-4.6 - Driver's compartment partition

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A partition shall be provided as required in
				  16:53-3.5. In no case shall a door
				  or similar device completely separate the driver from the interior of the
				  autobus or small autobus.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 5 - CERTIFICATES › Section 16:53-5.1 - Fee for issuance

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(a) A certificate
				of compliance, as required by law and the rules of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle
				Commission, shall not be issued to an operator of a van-type autobus, an
				autobus, a small autobus, a special autobus-type recreational vehicle, or a
				sedan-type autobus unless the statutory fee therefor has been paid to the New
				Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
(b) A certificate of inspection shall not be
				issued to any operator of a van-type autobus, an autobus, a small autobus, a
				special autobus-type recreational vehicle, or a sedan-type autobus unless the
				statutory fee therefor has been paid to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle
				Commission.
(c) A certificate of
				inspection or compliance shall not be issued if payment of the statutory fee
				remains outstanding to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
(d) A notice of discontinuance shall be
				affixed to any vehicle that fails the required inspection.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 5 - CERTIFICATES › Section 16:53-5.2 - Registration certificates; omnibus and apportioned vehicle license plates

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(a) An initial
				vehicle registration certificate and omnibus or apportioned vehicle license
				plates, as required by law, shall not be issued to any operator of a van-type
				autobus, an autobus, a small autobus, a special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle, or a sedan-type autobus unless an Autobus Certificate of Compliance
				(MC-9) as set forth in chapter Appendix B, incorporated herein by reference,
				and an Authorization to Issue or Renew License Plates (CMC-12) as set forth in
				chapter Appendix C, incorporated herein by reference, have been issued for such
				vehicle by the Motor Vehicle Commission's Commercial Bus Inspection and
				Investigation Unit.
(b) An operator
				of a van-type autobus, an autobus, a small autobus, a special autobus-type
				recreational vehicle, or a sedan-type autobus shall present to the Motor
				Vehicle Commission the Autobus Certificate of Compliance (MC-9) and the
				Authorization to Issue or Renew License Plates (CMC-12) at the time of
				application for an initial vehicle registration certificate and omnibus or
				apportioned vehicle license plates.
(c) A vehicle registration certificate
				renewal and renewal of omnibus or apportioned vehicle license plates, as
				required by law, shall not be issued to any operator of a van-type autobus, an
				autobus, a small autobus, a special autobus-type recreational vehicle, or a
				sedan-type autobus unless an Authorization to Issue or Renew License Plates
				(CMC-12) as set forth in chapter Appendix C, incorporated herein by reference,
				has been issued for such vehicle by the Motor Vehicle Commission's Commercial
				Bus Inspection and Investigation Unit.
(d) An operator of a van-type autobus, an
				autobus, a small autobus, a special autobus-type recreational vehicle, or a
				sedan-type autobus shall present to the Motor Vehicle Commission the
				Authorization to Issue or Renew License Plates (CMC-12) at the time of
				application for a renewal of a vehicle registration certificate and omnibus or
				apportioned vehicle license plates.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.3 - Dimensions

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(a) The overall
				length of a small autobus, excluding the bumpers, shall not exceed 30
				feet.
(b) The overall width of a
				small autobus shall not exceed 102 inches outside measurement, measured at the
				widest part of the body. Mirrors, fender moldings, and other similar
				accessories shall not be included in determining body width.
(c) The overall height of a small autobus
				shall not exceed 13 feet, six inches.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.4 - Chassis and body construction

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(a) The chassis and
				body construction shall be of sufficient size and strength to safely support
				the gross vehicle weight and the allowable payload, as recommended by the
				chassis manufacturer.
(b) Axles,
				springs, tires, and suspension assemblies shall be of sufficient capacity to
				support the manufacturer's maximum gross vehicle weight rating.
(c) The gross vehicle weight rating certified
				by the manufacturer and the gross vehicle axle weight shall be set forth on a
				data plate that is affixed to the small autobus in a location that is readily
				visible for inspection. At no time shall the gross vehicle weight rating be
				exceeded.
(d) The body shall be
				mounted on an appropriate chassis and shall be free of sharp or jagged
				edges.
(e) Each small autobus shall
				be equipped with a front and rear bumper of sufficient size and strength
				attached to the main chassis frame supporting the body and extending the full
				width of the body.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.5 - Equipment unit

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(a) A small autobus
				shall be of the single unit type with the motive power and passenger
				compartment mounted as one unit.
(b) Trailers of any type are
				prohibited.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.6 - Interior

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(a) The interior
				shall be free of unnecessary projections. Body panels, seats, flooring, and all
				other component parts of the body shall be installed in a workmanlike manner
				and be free of sharp or jagged edges, protruding nails, screws, or similar
				objects.
(b) The interior shall be
				equipped with inner linings on the ceiling and side walls covering all body
				bows and body supports.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.7 - Aisle

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The aisle of a small autobus shall be not less than 12
				  inches wide and 68 inches high.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.8 - Seating

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(a) A transverse
				seat width of not less than 15 inches shall be provided for each passenger on
				seats having multiple seating positions. Single seats shall provide a
				transverse seat width of not less than 19 inches. Seats shall have unobstructed
				kneeroom of not less than seven inches across the full width of the
				seat.
(b) Seats shall be of
				substantial construction and securely mounted to the floor and/or sides.
				Perimeter seating is permitted. Stanchions shall be provided, evenly spaced on
				each side of the aisle for use when carrying standees.
(c) Portable seats and seats not securely and
				permanently mounted to the floor are prohibited.
(d) The total number of passengers shall not
				exceed the capacity of the small autobus as specified by the manufacturer or
				the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's rated passenger capacity as
				designated on the Commission's certificate of compliance.
(e) Wheelchair positions may be rear or
				forward-facing. Wheelchair positions in small autobuses that are used to
				transport students to or from school or school-connected activities shall be
				forward-facing. Wheelchair positions shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle
				Safety Standard No. 208, 209 and 210 (
				49 CFR §
										571.208, §
									571.209
				and §
									571.210
				), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.
(f) A tour guide seat may be installed to the
				right of the center aisle, provided that such seat shall not be occupied by a
				person other than an employee of the autobus company. The tour guide seat shall
				be equipped with a seat belt.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.9 - Glazing

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(a) All glazing
				shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (
				49 CFR §
										571.205 ), incorporated herein by reference,
				as amended and supplemented.
(b)
				Interior glazing including, but not limited to, mirrors, partitions, cabinets,
				and lighting fixtures shall be constructed of laminated safety glass or other
				material approved by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.10 - Lights; reflectors

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(a) Interior
				lighting shall be sufficient in number to provide proper
				illumination.
(b) Exterior lights
				shall conform to
				49 CFR §
										393.11, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 (
				49
				CFR §
										571.108 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
(c) A small autobus shall be equipped with
				rear reflectors on each side in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
				Standard No. 108 (
				49
				CFR §
										571.108 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented. Reflectors shall be mounted not more
				than 60 inches nor less than 24 inches as measured from the center of the
				reflector to the level surface upon which the small autobus stands.
(d) At least one step light shall be provided
				at each service door.
(e)
				Stoplights shall be separate and independent of all other rear lights. One
				stoplight shall be provided at each side of the vertical centerline of the
				small autobus at the same height and as far apart as practicable. Center
				stoplights are permissible but shall not be considered as meeting the
				requirement for separate and independent stoplights. Stoplights shall be no
				lower than 15 inches nor higher than 72 inches measured from the road surface
				to the center of the lamp at curb weight.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.11 - Mirrors

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(a) Interior and
				exterior mirrors shall be provided to insure a clear view of the vehicle
				interior and of the exterior sides to the rear.
(b) Exterior left and right side mirrors
				shall be low mount, firmly supported, and easily adjustable.
(c) A video camera may be installed to enable
				the driver to view the exterior rear of the small autobus. The camera shall be
				operable only while the small autobus is in reverse.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.12 - Brakes

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(a) Brakes shall
				conform to the manufacturer's specifications applicable to the gross vehicle
				weight rating of the small autobus.
(b) A hydraulic service brake system shall be
				of the dual (split) type and shall meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
				No. 105 (
				49 CFR
				§
										571.105 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
(c) Service brakes shall be power-actuated
				and shall operate on all wheels.
(d) Service brakes shall be constructed and
				maintained to stop the small autobus at a rate of deceleration equivalent to a
				stop in 25 feet or less from a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(e) A small autobus shall be equipped with
				two independent brake systems having two sets of controls that are capable of
				being actuated independently of each other.
(f) If a small autobus is equipped with a
				mechanical parking brake, such parking brake shall be constructed and
				maintained to hold the small autobus in a stopped position with the
				transmission in a forward gear while the parking brake is applied.
(g) Brake stopping distances shall be
				measured by means of an instrument or machine of the decelerometer-type capable
				of being read in feet.
1. Each small autobus
				shall meet the brake stop test requirement on an approved decelerometer that
				has been calibrated for accuracy.
2. Brake stop test equipment shall be owned
				by the operator, or arrangements shall be made for its use by the operator, or
				such equipment shall be provided to the operator by others, or the operator may
				choose to have such testing performed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle
				Commission for the fee set forth in
				16:53-10.2.
3. The brake stop test shall be performed
				within 20 days prior to self-inspection certification.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.13 - Tires and wheels

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A small autobus
				shall be equipped with tires and wheels of sufficient size and construction as
				recommended by the manufacturer to meet the gross vehicle weight rating of the
				small autobus.
(b) A small autobus
				shall not be operated on any tire having exposed fabric on the tread or
				sidewall.
(c) The front tires of a
				small autobus shall have a minimum tread groove of 4/32 of an inch. The rear
				tires of a small autobus shall have a minimum tread groove of 2/32 of an inch.
				Measurements shall be made at any point on a major tread groove except where
				tie bars, humps, or fillets are located.
(d) A small autobus shall not be operated
				with regrooved, recapped, or retread tires on the front wheels.
(e) A small autobus shall be equipped with
				tires that are matched in size designation, construction, and profile on the
				same axle. Radial tires shall not be mixed with other types of tires on the
				same axle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.14 - Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A heating
				system capable of heating the passenger section to a temperature of at least 50
				degrees Fahrenheit shall be provided.
(b) Heating systems using exhaust gas to heat
				air carried within the passenger section or exhaust gas passing through
				conductors within the passenger section are prohibited.
(c) Heating devices using gasoline or other
				fuel shall be of a type approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. and
				conform to
				49 CFR
				§
										393.77, incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented, and shall be located outside of the
				passenger section.
(d) Every small
				autobus shall be equipped with a system of ventilation capable of distributing
				an adequate supply of fresh air throughout the passenger section.
(e) Every small autobus equipped with at
				least 50 percent non-operational passenger windows as originally designed by
				the manufacturer shall be equipped with an air conditioner in proper operating
				condition during the period between May 1 and October 1 of each year.
(f) Each small autobus shall be equipped with
				a windshield defroster in proper operating condition.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.15 - Fuel tanks and fuel systems

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Fuel tanks and
				systems shall meet all applicable Federal requirements as set forth in Federal
				Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 301 (
				49 CFR §
										571.301 ), incorporated herein by reference,
				as amended and supplemented, and
				49 CFR §
										393.65 and §
									393.67,
				incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.
(b) Fuel tanks and filler pipes shall be
				located wholly outside of the body to the rear of the line of the windshield
				and/or the front axle, as physical conditions permit, and be properly insulated
				to prevent fire.
(c) Fuel tanks
				shall be constructed and located in a manner that will permit the filling and
				draining thereof only from the outside of the small autobus.
(d) The filler cap shall be non-detachable,
				leakproof, and spillproof.
(e) Fuel
				and any other combustible material or compressed gas, other than compressed gas
				contained in fire extinguishers, shall not be carried or stored in the
				passenger compartment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.16 - Exhaust system

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The exhaust
				system shall be securely installed entirely outside of the vehicle body. The
				exhaust system shall be equipped with a muffler in proper operating condition.
				The exhaust system shall be free of leaks. Flexible pipe or tubing is
				prohibited in the exhaust system.
(b) The exhaust system shall vent to the rear
				or on the street side to the rear of the rear wheels.
(c) The engine shall be maintained in proper
				operating condition so as to prevent the emission of excessive smoke or other
				air contaminants. Small autobuses shall meet the New Jersey Department of
				Environmental Protection motor vehicle emission inspection standards applicable
				to the type of engine installed.
1. Each
				exhaust emission system shall be inspected utilizing equipment approved by the
				New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
2. Inspection of the exhaust emission system
				may be conducted by the operator, by a person designated by the operator, or by
				the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for the fee set forth in
				16:53-10.1.
3. Each small autobus shall be inspected
				every six months by a person qualified to conduct emission testing.
				Self-inspection emission testing shall be completed within 20 days prior to
				self-inspection certification. Inspections performed by any person other than
				New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission personnel shall require a certification
				from the individual conducting such inspection indicating his or her
				qualifications to conduct such a test and the type of equipment used.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.17 - Windshield wipers and washers

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Small autobuses
				shall be equipped with windshield wipers and washers sufficient in size and
				power and maintained so as to provide the driver with clear forward vision.
				Windshield wipers shall be located and shall operate in accordance with the
				original equipment manufacturer's specifications.
(b) Windshield wipers shall be of variable
				speed and electrically-operated.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.18 - Steps

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The first step
				at the entrance area shall not exceed 16 inches from the ground when the small
				autobus is unloaded.
(b) The
				surface of all steps shall be of a nonskid material.
(c) Steps shall not extend beyond the body
				limits to a degree that could result in bodily injury or property
				damage.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.20 - Baggage racks and compartments

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Exterior
				baggage racks shall be constructed so that all baggage is held in a secure
				manner under all conditions of operation.
(b) Ladders or any other similar means of
				reaching the exterior baggage racks shall be prohibited unless protection is
				provided that will prevent the possibility of ride hitching.
(c) An interior baggage area shall be
				separated from the passenger compartment by a partition of sufficient strength
				and construction installed in a workmanlike manner to safely separate the
				areas. A partition shall not intrude past the rear of the rear seat with or
				without baggage on board. Interior baggage shall be carried in a manner so as
				not to interfere with any passenger's seat, safety, or comfort.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.21 - Identification

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A small autobus
				shall not be operated unless it displays on each side of its exterior the exact
				name of the operator in clearly visible letters at least three inches high and
				of a sharply contrasting color from the background.
(b) Every small autobus shall be assigned an
				identification number by the operator. This number shall be displayed on the
				interior front, and on the front, rear, and both sides of the exterior.
				Interior and exterior numbers shall be at least three inches high and of a
				sharply contrasting color from the background. The number at the rear shall be
				displayed at least 60 inches from the ground.
(c) Each small autobus shall display on the
				right-hand side thereof the number of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's
				certificate of compliance and the charter number, if applicable, in letters and
				numbers three inches high in the following style: NJMVC 12345 and/or NJMVC
				123C.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.22 - Certification of inspection

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An authorized
				New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission employee or company official (private
				operator) shall affix a certificate of inspection (inspection sticker) to a
				small autobus at the completion of each six-month certification
				inspection.
(b) A certificate of
				inspection shall not be issued without certification by the person authorized
				to inspect the small autobus verifying that the vehicle was inspected, is in
				proper and safe condition, and complies with all requirements of the New Jersey
				Motor Vehicle Commission. The required certification shall be made on the
				maintenance inspection report (MC-26) as set forth in chapter Appendix A,
				incorporated herein by reference.
(c) A small autobus shall not be operated
				unless it prominently displays an unexpired certificate of inspection issued by
				the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, visible from the exterior, on the
				lower right corner of the right-hand windshield.
(d) Each small autobus operating in the State
				shall be subject to on-road and in-terminal inspections. Such inspections shall
				be conducted at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's option as to location
				and frequency.
(e) Any person who
				issues a certificate of inspection or submits a certification to the New Jersey
				Motor Vehicle Commission without the required inspection and/or repair having
				been performed shall be deemed to be in noncompliance with
				48:4-2.1a and this subchapter. A
				notice of discontinuance shall be affixed to any small autobus for which the
				required inspection and/or repair has not been performed.
(f) A notice of discontinuance shall be
				affixed to any small autobus that fails the required inspection.
(g) A certificate of inspection or compliance
				shall not be issued if payment of a statutory or regulatory fee remains
				outstanding to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.23 - Drive shaft

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Any drive shaft extending lengthwise under the floor of the
				  passenger compartment of a small autobus shall be protected by means of at
				  least one guard or bracket at that end of the drive shaft which is provided
				  with a sliding connection (spline or other such device) to prevent the whipping
				  of the shaft in the event of failure thereof or of any of its component parts.
				  A shaft contained within a torque tube shall not require any such
				  device.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.24 - Signs

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) An illuminated
				sign indicating route, where applicable, and destination shall be provided, so
				designed and located that it may be read by day or night. Such sign shall not
				interfere with the driver's view or produce an annoying glare.
(b) The destination sign requirement set
				forth in (a) above may be waived provided the operator receives written
				approval from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
(c) A sign shall be provided indicating that
				smoking on autobuses is prohibited by law.
(d) Every small autobus shall have a sign
				with letters at least one-half inch high indicating that it is a violation of
				the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's regulations for a bus to be
				operated with persons occupying the prohibited area as provided in
				49 CFR §
										393.90, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented.
(e) A
				sign shall be provided that indicates the location of the fire extinguisher if
				the fire extinguisher is not readily visible.
(f) All signs required by (c), (d) and (e)
				above shall be located in the interior front of the small autobus.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.25 - Overhang of body

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The maximum
				overhang of the body to the rear of a load-bearing rear axle shall not exceed
				one-third of the total length of the small autobus.
(b) Vehicle measurements shall be taken from
				the extreme front to the extreme rear of the small autobus, not including the
				bumpers.
(c) Overhang measurements
				shall be taken from the center of the rear load-bearing axle to the extreme
				rear end of the small autobus, not including the rear bumper.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.26 - Speedometer; odometer

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each small
				autobus shall be equipped with a speedometer in proper operating condition
				capable of indicating the speed of the vehicle in miles per hour and readily
				visible to the driver.
(b) Each
				small autobus shall be equipped with an odometer in proper operating condition
				capable of recording accumulated miles.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.27 - Horn; audible warning device

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each small
				autobus shall be equipped with a horn in proper operating condition to give
				reasonable warning to others of the approach of the vehicle.
(b) Each small autobus shall be equipped with
				an audible warning device that shall be activated when the vehicle is in
				reverse.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.28 - Grounding device

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each small autobus, unless otherwise designed to eliminate
				  static electric charge buildup, shall be equipped with a grounding
				  device.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.29 - Partition and curtain

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each small autobus shall be equipped with a partition of
				  metal, or with a partition of safety glass or rigid plastic that conforms to
				  Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (
				  49 CFR §
										571.205 ), incorporated herein by reference,
				  as amended and supplemented. The partition shall be located to the rear of the
				  driver's seat. A partition of safety glass or rigid plastic shall be tinted or
				  covered by a curtain, if necessary, to shield the driver from the glare of
				  inside lights. The minimum dimensions of drivers' partitions shall be 18 inches
				  wide and shall extend upward from at least two inches below the top of the
				  driver's seatback to not less than 18 inches from the ceiling.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.30 - Bumpers

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each small
				autobus shall be equipped with a front and rear bumper of sufficient size and
				strength attached to the main frame supporting the body and extending the full
				width of the body.
(b) The rear
				bumper shall extend at least four inches beyond the body limits and be shielded
				on the top to prevent toehold, except on a small autobus constructed with its
				engine attached to the extreme rear end of the chassis frame or one having a
				similarly sized compartment between the extreme rear of the bus body and rear
				seat in the passenger compartment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.32 - Special equipment

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Special equipment used to transport passengers in
				  wheelchairs shall comply with N.J.A.C. 16:53-2.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.33 - Fire extinguisher

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Every small autobus shall be equipped with a fire
				  extinguisher having a minimum Underwriters' Laboratories rating of 5BC. The
				  fire extinguisher shall be permanently mounted and readily accessible to the
				  driver.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 6 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SMALL AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-6.34 - Window openings

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each window
				opening, other than the driver's window, shall be restricted to a maximum of
				six inches.
(b) On small autobuses
				that are used to transport children to or from school or school-connected
				activities, each full side window shall provide an unobstructed emergency
				opening at least nine inches high and 22 inches wide, obtained by lowering the
				window.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.2 - Dimensions

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The overall length of a special autobus-type recreational
				  vehicle, excluding the bumpers, shall not exceed 30 feet.