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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 13:20-33.4 - License plates; private inspection facilities

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A motor vehicle shall not be certified unless at least one of the license plates is in the possession of the operator when the motor vehicle is presented for inspection.
(b) Certification of a passenger motor vehicle shall not be refused because the following requirements are not met; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected:
1. The license plates shall be clear and distinct and free from grease, dirt, or other blurring material so that they are plainly visible at all times of the day and night;
2. The license plates shall be securely attached to the front and rear of the motor vehicle, respectively;
3. The license plates shall be displayed not less than 12 inches nor more than 48 inches from the ground in a horizontal position, right side up and right side out; provided, however, that the rear license plate may be displayed more than 48 inches from the ground on tank trucks, trailers and other commercial vehicles carrying inflammable liquids and on sanitation vehicles which are used to collect, transport and dispose of garbage, solid wastes and refuse;
4. The letters and/or numbers on the license plates shall agree with the letters and/or numbers on the registration certificate of the motor vehicle;
5. A license plate shall not be obstructed by a trailer hitch, snow plow bracket, bumper, bumper guard, sign, mounting bolt head, reflector, or by any other device or material;
6. The license plates shall not be covered by glass, plastic, or similar material; or
7. The license plates shall not be bent, illegible, or defaced.
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 13:20-33.5 - Commercial vehicle inspection: steering and suspension

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The suspension system shall consist of the basic elements originally provided by the motor vehicle manufacturer and shall be geometrically arranged in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. No suspension system component shall be replaced unless the replacement component meets or exceeds the quality and performance standards established by the vehicle manufacturer. The motor vehicle shall have a suspension system that allows movement between the unsprung axles and wheels and the chassis body and shall be equipped with a shock-absorbing device at each wheel location. The suspension system shall be capable of providing a minimum relative motion of plus or minus two inches. When any corner of the motor vehicle is depressed and released, the damping device shall stop the vertical body motion within two cycles. The use of spacer blocks between the front axle and leaf springs is prohibited.
(b) Starting with the front wheels in the straight-ahead position, the steering wheel shall be turned in one direction until there is a perceptible movement of a front wheel. When the steering wheel is turned in the other direction, a point on the steering wheel rim shall not move more than three inches before there is a perceptible return movement of the front wheel under observation. When this test is performed on motor vehicles which are equipped with power steering, the transmission shall be in "neutral" and the engine shall be running.
(c) With the front end of the motor vehicle lifted, the front and rear of a front tire shall be grasped and an attempt made to turn the tire and wheel assembly to the right and to the left. The free movement at the front or rear of the tire shall not exceed one-quarter inch. The top and bottom of a front tire shall then be grasped and moved in and out. The movement of the tire shall not exceed the manufacturer's specifications. Both front tires shall be tested in this manner.
(d) The steering wheel shall be turned through the limit of travel in both directions. There shall be no binding or jamming in the steering wheel mechanism.
(e) The steering wheel shall be a minimum of 13 inches in diameter.
(f) There shall be no wear or breakage of components of the steering or suspension system, vehicle frame or chassis that adversely affects the safe operation of the motor vehicle. There shall be no visible caster or camber.
(g) Shock absorbers shall be properly installed and in proper operating condition. Shock absorbers shall not exhibit oil on the shock absorber housing attributable to leakage by the seal.
(h) No portion of a motor vehicle shall extend below the bottom of the wheel rim line at maximum suspension deflection.
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 13:20-33.6 - Commercial vehicles inspection: front parking lights

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Front parking 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 letter "P," along with the manufacturer's name or trademark, are often on the lens of such lights.
(b) Front parking lights shall be white, yellow, or amber in color, and shall be securely mounted on the motor vehicle so as to reduce the likelihood of their being obscured by mud or dust thrown up by the wheels. There shall be one front parking light mounted on each side of the vertical centerline of the motor vehicle at the same height and as far apart as practicable.
(c) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall be refused because of the following reasons:
1. One or both of the front parking lights are inoperative; or
2. A front parking light lens is damaged or missing.
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 13:20-33.7 - Commercial vehicle inspection: glazing

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) All glazing used on motor vehicles manufactured after July 1, 1935, shall be an approved type of glazing which is legibly and permanently marked with the manufacturer's name, trademark, DOT number, "AS" number, or other distinctive designation under which the glazing was approved, so as to be visible when the glazing is installed in the motor vehicle. The proper type of glazing shall be used for each location in a motor vehicle. The approved locations for the various types of glazing are as follows:
1. AS-1: Mandatory in windshields but may be used for any other window in a motor vehicle;
2. AS-2: Anywhere except windshields;
3. AS-3: Rear side windows on buses;
4. AS-4, AS-5, AS-6 and AS-7: Rear windows of convertibles and windows (except windshields) which can be readily removed without the use of tools;
5. AS-8 and AS-9: Rear windows of buses;
6. AS-10: Bullet-resistant windshields;
7. AS-11: Bullet-resistant windows except windshields; and
8. AS-12 and AS-13: Windows (except windshields) which can be readily removed without the use of tools.
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 13:20-33.8 - Commercial vehicle inspection: obstruction to driver's vision

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) No accessory or other object shall be mounted in such a manner as to interfere with the driver's vision.
(b) Signs, posters, stickers or other non-transparent material shall not be placed upon the windshield, wings, deflectors, side shields or front side windows of any motor vehicle; provided, however, an inspection certificate of approval, inspection decal, inspection rejection sticker, an automatic vehicle identification system transponder approved by the Chief Administrator in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-10 or any other sticker approved by the Chief Administrator, is permitted.
(c) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused because a sign, poster, sticker, or other non-transparent material has been affixed to the windshield or front side window of a motor vehicle, provided the location of such sign, poster, sticker, or other non-transparent material does not obstruct the driver's vision. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected.
(d) A commercial motor vehicle shall not be certified which has an air scoop on the engine hood if the scoop is so high that it obstructs more than a three inch high area of the windshield glass. The height of the obstructed area of the windshield glass shall be measured by placing a straight edge on the top of the scoop and holding the straight edge in a level position with one end contacting the windshield glass.
(e) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused because of the installation of any vehicle safety technology, as defined in the United States Code of Federal Regulations at 49 CFR 393.5, and as adopted, amended, and supplemented, and 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 the United States Code of Federal Regulations, 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.9 - Commercial vehicle inspection: horn

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall be refused for any of the following reasons:
1. A horn which is inoperable;
2. A horn which is not audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet;
3. A horn which is not securely fastened to the motor vehicle;
4. A horn which has a broken button or switch, or a horn which does not have a button or switch. (For example, a horn which is activated by grounding a bare wire shall not be certified.);
5. A horn which has an activating button or switch beyond the reach of the driver;
6. A horn button which is located in a place that is not readily conspicuous to the driver, or a horn button which requires the driver to take his or her eyes off of the road to activate the horn;
7. A horn ring which is broken so as to be likely to cause injury or to snag clothing; or
8. A motor vehicle which is equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell (except an authorized emergency vehicle or unless a permit for same has been issued by the Chief Administrator in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:24); provided, however, that any motor vehicle may be equipped with a theft alarm signal device which is installed so that it cannot be used by the driver as an ordinary warning signal.
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 13:20-33.10 - Commercial vehicle inspection: windshield wipers

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every commercial motor vehicle having a windshield shall be equipped with at least one windshield wiper in proper operating condition to provide clear vision for the driver. A commercial motor vehicle manufactured with only one windshield wiper shall have the wiper so located that it cleans the portion of the windshield directly in front of the driver in order for the driver to safely operate the motor vehicle.
(b) If a commercial motor vehicle was originally manufactured with two windshield wipers, both wipers shall operate properly.
(c) A windshield wiper shall be capable of operating at a speed necessary to provide the driver a clear view ahead under all conditions of weather.
(d) Windshield wiper blades shall not be damaged, hardened, deteriorated, missing, or of an improper type (such as a blade designed for a flat windshield installed on a curved windshield), or of an improper size.
(e) A windshield wiper blade shall be held against the windshield with adequate pressure to provide the driver a clear view ahead under all conditions of weather.
(f) A windshield wiper shall clean the full area of the windshield for which it was designed.
(g) A windshield wiper control shall be constructed and installed as to be operated or controlled by the driver and shall be in proper operating condition.
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 13:20-33.11 - Commercial vehicle inspection: clearance lights

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Clearance lights are lights which 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 or bus 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 which fulfills the requirements of both a clearance light and a side-marker light.
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 13:20-33.12 - Commercial vehicle inspection: turn signals and hazard warning signals

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every commercial motor vehicle shall be equipped with two front and two rear turn signals, except that a passenger vehicle manufactured before July 2, 1954, is not required to be equipped with turn signals. When any motor vehicle, regardless of the date of its manufacture, is equipped with turn signals, the turn signals shall be in proper operating condition.
(b) All turn signal and hazard warning signal systems including lights, flashers and operating units 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," along with the manufacturer's name and trademark, are often on such devices. In the case of front and rear turn signal lights, the letter "I" or the letter "D" is often on the lens of such lights.
(c) Front turn signal and hazard warning signal lights shall be mounted on each side of the vertical centerline at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practical. Front turn signal and hazard warning signal lights shall emit a flashing white or amber light visible for a distance of 500 feet.
(d) Rear turn signal and hazard warning signal lights shall be mounted on each side of the vertical centerline at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practical. Rear turn signal and hazard warning signal lights shall emit a flashing red or amber light visible for a distance of 500 feet.
(e) All turn signal lights shall be permanently and securely mounted in such a manner so as to reduce the likelihood of their being obscured by mud or dust thrown up by the wheels.
(f) A turn signal light shall not be obstructed by any part of the chassis, body, or bumper, or by any type of add-on device or material if such obstruction reduces the visible area of the turn signal light to less than three and one-half square inches on a passenger automobile, truck, bus, or jitney which is less than 80 inches in overall width, or reduces the visible area of the turn signal light to less than 12 square inches on a truck, bus, or jitney which is 80 inches or more in overall width.
(g) Turn signal lights shall flash from 50 to 130 times per minute. The "on" period of the flashes shall be long enough to permit the bulb filaments to reach full brightness.
(h) All turn signal light systems and components shall be in proper operating condition. Certification of a motor vehicle shall not be refused because a turn signal light has a cracked, broken, or missing lens, provided no white light shows to the rear of the motor vehicle. 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.13 - Commercial vehicle inspection: reflectors

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 or bus 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.14 - Commercial vehicle inspection: identification lights

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Identification lights are used in groups of three in a horizontal row which 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 or bus 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.
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 13:20-33.15 - Commercial vehicle inspection: side-marker lights

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 or bus 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 State 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 which fulfills the requirements of both a clearance light and a side-marker light.
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 13:20-33.16 - Commercial vehicle inspection: taillights and license plate light

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped on the rear with at least two red taillights and at least two red reflectors, one at each side of the vertical centerline at the same height and as far apart as practicable, except that a passenger vehicle manufactured before July 2, 1954, may be equipped with one red taillight and one red reflector.
(b) Taillights 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 "T," along with the manufacturer's name or trademark, are often on the lens of such lights.
(c) Taillights shall exhibit a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the vehicle.
(d) Taillights shall be permanently and securely mounted on a permanent part of the vehicle. The mounted height of taillights, as measured from the center of the lens to the level surface upon which the vehicle stands, shall be not less than 15 inches nor more than 72 inches. On any vehicle designed for carrying flammable liquids as cargo, the taillights may be mounted higher than 72 inches. When two taillights are required, they shall be mounted at the same level and spaced as far apart laterally as practical.
(e) Certification of a motor vehicle shall not be refused because a taillight has a cracked lens, provided no white light shows to the rear of the motor vehicle and no portion of the lens is missing. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
(f) If a motor vehicle is equipped with two or more taillights on each side, it shall not be refused certification because some of the taillights are not operative, provided at least one taillight on each side of the motor vehicle is operative. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.
(g) Certification of a motor vehicle shall not be refused because the license plate light is missing, inoperative, or does not operate properly; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected. License plate 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 letter "L," along with the manufacturer's name or trademark, are often on the lens of such lights.
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 13:20-33.18 - Commercial vehicle inspection: wheels

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 which adversely affect the safe operation of the motor vehicle.
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 13:20-33.19 - Commercial vehicle inspection: tires

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The tread on each front tire of a motor vehicle that is registered as a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to 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 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.
(b) 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.
(c) 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.
(d) 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 which were originally manufactured with extra undertread material and are marked "REGROOVABLE" may be regrooved below the original tread depth.
(e) 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 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.20 - Vehicle inspection: exhaust system

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, or passenger vehicle transportation shall not be certified if there is evidence of tampering with the emission control apparatus.
(b) In the case of commercial vehicle inspection, the following shall not be certified if:
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 tampering with emission control apparatus in violation of 7:27-15.7;
3. An exhaust system if there is evidence of exhaust gas leakage at any point in the system;
4. 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 which causes excessive noise;
5. An exhaust system which has loose or worn components or has been patched; provided, however, that an exhaust system which has been properly welded and is in good condition may be certified;
6. 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 which might burn a person or cause injury shall be protected in a permanent and effective manner; or
7. An exhaust system installed in a manner that any part thereof passes 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.21 - Prescribed emission or on-board diagnostics test(s)

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, a licensed private inspection facility shall conduct the emission or OBD test(s) specified for such motor vehicle at 13:20-43.8 in 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, a licensed private 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) With respect to each diesel-fueled motor vehicle that is registered as a commercial vehicle with model year 1996 or older having a GVWR of 8,500 pounds or less that is presented for inspection, a licensed private inspection facility shall conduct a visible smoke 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.
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 13:20-33.22 - Emission test equipment and on-board diagnostics inspection equipment maintenance

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The emission test equipment and 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.23 - Commercial vehicle inspection: headlights

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 mounted 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. Headlights shall not be tested for aim unless they have been previously rejected at inspection for one of the reasons set forth in this section. If headlight aim testing is required, the headlight aim shall meet the specifications listed below:
1. High beam aim specifications:
i. Vertical aim: From four inches above to five inches below;
ii. Horizontal aim: From six inches right to six inches left.
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 13:20-33.24 - Commercial vehicle inspection: rear view mirrors

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A motor vehicle shall not be certified if it is not equipped with at least one rear view mirror. A passenger automobile 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 rear view 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 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 rear view 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.25 - Commercial vehicle inspection: miscellaneous lights

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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.26 - Commercial vehicle inspection: wiring and switching

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Certification of a motor 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.27 - Commercial vehicle inspection: headlight beam indicator light

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Certification of a motor 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.28 - Commercial vehicle inspection: turn signal and hazard warning signal indicator lights

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Certification of a motor 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.29 - Commercial vehicle inspection: antenna

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 motor vehicle shall not be refused because of an insecure 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.30 - Commercial vehicle inspection: body

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 motor vehicle shall not be refused because the motor vehicle 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 motor vehicle shall not be refused because the motor 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.31 - Commercial vehicle inspection: bumpers

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Bumpers, if present, shall be securely mounted on a motor vehicle. Front and rear bumper heights shall be in accordance with the motor vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
(b) Certification of a motor 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 motor 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.32 - Commercial vehicle inspection: doors

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 which are equipped with glazing material which can be readily removed without the use of tools.
(b) Motor vehicles designed and manufactured with doors shall be equipped with doors.
(c) Motor vehicles designed and manufactured without doors shall be equipped with seat belts or 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.33 - Commercial vehicle inspection: fenders and fender flaps

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The motor vehicle fenders shall be securely mounted and shall have no rips or sharp edges which 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 motor vehicle from throwing dirt, water, or other material onto other motor 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.34 - Fuel system

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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.35 - Commercial vehicle inspection: hood

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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.36 - Commercial vehicle inspection: lettering

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 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 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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.37 - Commercial vehicle inspection: ornaments

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 33 - INSPECTION STANDARDS AND TEST PROCEDURES TO BE USED BY LICENSED PRIVATE INSPECTION FACILITIES › Section 13:20-33.38 - Commercial vehicle inspection: pedals

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.