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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.15 - Heaters and defrosters

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A van-type
				autobus shall be equipped with a heating and defrosting system maintained in
				proper operating condition.
(b) The
				use of exhaust gases for heating purposes within the passenger compartment
				shall not be permitted, nor shall any portion of the exhaust system be
				contained within the passenger compartment.
(c) Heaters permitting air contamination
				shall be prohibited.
(d) Heating
				devices utilizing gasoline or other fuel shall be of a type approved by the
				Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., shall conform to
				49 CFR
				§
										393.77, incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented, and shall be located entirely outside
				of the passenger compartment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.16 - Fuel tanks and fuel systems

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(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.
(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 van-type 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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.17 - Exhaust system

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(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
				of the rear wheels and shall not vent below or forward of any door or window
				designed to be opened for ventilation. A window designed to be opened solely as
				an emergency exit shall not be considered a window designed to be opened for
				ventilation.
(c) The engine shall
				be maintained in proper operating condition so as to prevent the emission of
				excessive smoke or other air contaminants. Van-type 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 van-type 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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.18 - Windshield wipers and washers

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Van-type
				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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.19 - Steps

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(a) The first step
				at the right side center door area shall not be more than 16 inches from the
				ground when the van-type autobus is unloaded.
(b) The surface of all steps shall be a
				nonskid material.
(c) A van-type
				autobus having a front entrance door of 74 inches or more in height shall have
				a step height at that location not to exceed 16 inches (unloaded) and shall
				also be equipped with an entrance handle.
(d) 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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.20 - Sun visor

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A van-type autobus shall be equipped with an interior sun
				  visor for the use of the driver.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.21 - Baggage racks and compartments

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(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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.22 - 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 van-type 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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.23 - Speedometer; odometer

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each van-type
				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
				van-type 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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.24 - Overhang of body

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(a) The maximum
				overhang of the body to the rear of the rear axle shall not exceed one-third of
				the total length of the van-type autobus.
(b) Vehicle measurements shall be taken from
				the extreme front to the extreme rear of the van-type autobus, not including
				the bumpers.
(c) Overhang
				measurements shall be taken from the center of the rear axle to the extreme
				rear of the van-type autobus, not including the rear bumper.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.25 - Horn; audible warning device

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each van-type
				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 van-type 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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.26 - Grounding device

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Each van-type 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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.27 - Identification

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(a) A van-type
				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 van-type 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. All
				numbers shall be at least three inches high and of a sharply contrasting color
				from the background.
(c) Each
				van-type 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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.28 - Certificate of inspection

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A van-type autobus shall not be operated unless it
				  prominently displays on the lower right-hand corner of the windshield, visible
				  from the exterior, an unexpired certificate of inspection issued by the New
				  Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.30 - Certification of inspection

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(a) An authorized
				New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission employee or company official (private
				operator) shall affix a certificate of inspection (inspection sticker) to a
				van-type 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 van-type 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 van-type 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 van-type 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 van-type autobus for which the
				required inspection and/or repair has not been performed.
(f) A notice of discontinuance shall be
				affixed to any van-type 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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.31 - Fire extinguisher

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Each van-type 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 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.32 - Warning devices

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Each van-type autobus shall be equipped with warning devices
				  for stopped vehicles for use during roadside emergencies as provided in
				  49 CFR §
										393.95(f), incorporated
				  herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-1.33 - Signs

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A sign shall be provided indicating that smoking on
				  autobuses is prohibited by law. The required sign shall be located in the
				  interior front of the van-type autobus.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 2 - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS › Section 16:53-2.1 - Doors, steps, and thresholds

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(a) Doors, steps,
				and thresholds shall conform to
				49 CFR §
										38.153, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented.
(b) A
				service door(s) shall be located on the right side of the vehicle. The door(s)
				opening shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the wheelchair and the
				seated wheelchair passenger.
(c) A
				drip molding shall be installed above the door(s) opening to effectively divert
				water from the entrance.
(d) The
				door(s) shall cover the entire opening and shall be weathersealed to protect
				the lift or ramp storage area from the elements.
(e) The door(s) shall be equipped with a
				device that will actuate an audible or visible signal when the door(s) is not
				securely closed. Such warning signal shall be located in the driver's
				compartment.
(f) A positive
				fastening device shall be installed to hold the door(s) in an open
				position.
(g) A stepwell light and
				doorway light shall be provided. The stepwell light and doorway light shall be
				activated by opening the door(s). The stepwell light and doorway light shall
				conform to
				49 CFR
				§
										38.157, incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 2 - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS › Section 16:53-2.2 - Ramp

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(a) A ramp shall
				conform to
				49 CFR §
										38.159, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented.
(b) If a
				ramp is used, it shall be stored completely enclosed in the vehicle.
(c) A ramp shall be equipped with a handle(s)
				designed to permit one person to place the ramp in the service position and to
				return it to the storage area.
(d)
				A ramp shall be properly secured in the stored position.
(e) Provisions shall be made to permanently
				attach the ramp at one end to the inside of the vehicle at floor level, in such
				manner as to permit easy access of the wheels of the wheelchair(s) to the floor
				of the vehicle.
(f) The width of
				the ramp shall conform generally to the width of the door(s) opening.
(g) Rear door ramps are not
				permitted.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 2 - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS › Section 16:53-2.3 - Power lift

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(a) A power lift
				shall conform to
				49 CFR §
										38.159, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented.
(b) If a
				power lift is used, it shall be stored completely within the vehicle.
(c) The power lift shall be mounted on the
				chassis frame or vehicle body, provided the body and/or chassis frame is
				adequately strengthened and warranted by the lift installer. The edges of the
				platform and the adjacent floor shall be properly finished and all seams
				covered with molding as required for the vehicle floor. Flexible seals,
				designed to keep out dirt, water and fumes when the lift is in a locked
				position, shall be installed along the platform edges.
(d) All electrical and hydraulic lines within
				the passenger compartment shall be enclosed and protected.
(e) Rear door lifts are prohibited.
(f) In the event the power lift, when in the
				stored position, prevents inside access to the special service door(s) opening,
				the lift control system shall be equipped with a device that will allow the
				lift to be moved from its obstructing position in the event of an emergency or
				power failure.
(g) A power lift
				shall be approved by the lift manufacturer for passenger carrying purposes. The
				manufacturer's certificate shall be permanently attached to the vehicle. The
				manufacturer's certificate shall certify that the power lift conforms to the
				requirements set forth in
				49 CFR §
										38.159.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 2 - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS › Section 16:53-2.4 - Securement devices for wheelchairs

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Securement devices shall be provided that will securely hold
				  a wheelchair(s) in position. Securement devices for wheelchairs shall conform
				  to
				  49 CFR §
										38.159, incorporated herein by reference, as
				  amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 2 - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS › Section 16:53-2.5 - Aisle; aisle armrests

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(a) An aisle
				leading from a wheelchair position to an emergency door, exit door, or power
				lift door shall be a minimum of 30 inches in width.
(b) A minimum of 50 percent of aisle seats,
				including all moveable or removable seats at wheelchair or mobility aid
				securement locations, shall have an armrest on the aisle side that can be
				raised, removed, or retracted to permit easy entry or exit.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 2 - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS › Section 16:53-2.6 - Fuel tanks

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The fuel tank may be relocated from the original
				  manufacturer's position if required for wheelchair installation. The relocated
				  fuel tank position shall be approved by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle
				  Commission. A person or entity that relocates a fuel tank from the original
				  manufacturer's position shall certify that the fuel tank conforms to the
				  requirements set forth in
				  49 CFR §
										393.67.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 2 - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS › Section 16:53-2.7 - Seat/shoulder belts

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A Type 2 lap/shoulder belt restraint system that meets all
				  applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209 and
				  210 (
				  49 CFR §
										571.209 and §
									571.210
				  ), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, shall be
				  provided for restraint of the wheelchair occupant's pelvic lap area and upper
				  torso area.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 2 - SPECIAL EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN WHEELCHAIRS › Section 16:53-2.8 - Handrails and stanchions

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Handrails and stanchions shall conform to
				  49 CFR §
										38.155, incorporated herein by reference, as
				  amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.2 - Dimensions

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(a) The overall
				length of a single unit autobus shall not exceed 45 feet, excluding the
				bumpers. The overall length of an articulated autobus shall not exceed 61 feet,
				excluding the bumpers.
(b) The
				overall width of an autobus shall not exceed 102 inches outside measurement,
				measured at the widest point of the body. Mirrors, fender moldings, and other
				similar accessories shall not be included in determining body width.
(c) The inside height of the entire aisle of
				autobuses transporting passengers shall not be less than 75 inches measured
				vertically from the floor to the ceiling or any fixture. For purposes of this
				subsection, an aisle shall be deemed to start at the front of the front seats
				and end at a point 84 inches forward of the rear firewall.
(d) The overall height of an autobus shall
				not exceed 13 feet, six inches.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.3 - Window opening

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(a) Each window
				opening, other than the driver's window, shall be restricted to a maximum of
				six inches.
(b) On autobuses that
				are used to transport children to or from school or school-connected
				activities, each full side window, other than push-out type windows installed
				in accordance with
				16:53-3.8(f),
				shall provide an unobstructed 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 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.4 - Guardrail

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Each autobus equipped to permit the carrying of standees
				  shall comply with
				  49 CFR §
										393.90, incorporated herein by reference, as
				  amended and supplemented. A crowd gate or guardrail that is installed in an
				  autobus shall be in proper operating condition.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.5 - Partition and curtain

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Each 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 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.6 - Service doors

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(a) All service
				doors and connecting passages shall have a horizontal clearance of not less
				than 24 inches.
(b) Service doors
				located rearward of the front service door shall be equipped with an audible or
				visible signal indicating to the driver when the door is not completely closed.
				Such doors shall also be equipped with flexible rubber edges having a total
				width of four inches.
(c) Rear side
				service doors shall be so interlocked that it will be impossible, under normal
				operating conditions, to put the vehicle in motion when such door is
				open.
(d) Autobuses equipped with a
				kneeling feature are required to have the following:
1. A warning sign located on the right front
				exterior, visible while the door is opened, indicating that the bus
				kneels;
2. A flashing amber light
				at least 2 1/2 inches in diameter located at the right front of the vehicle and
				an audible device which shall be activated when the bus is lowered or raised;
				and
3. An interlock installed so
				that during the kneeling cycle, it will be impossible, under normal operating
				conditions, to put the vehicle in motion.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.8 - Emergency exits

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(a) An emergency
				door located in the center of the rear vertical plane of the autobus body or in
				the left side of the autobus body between the center of the autobus and the
				extreme rear of the autobus body shall be provided. The emergency door shall
				have a clearance with the door open of not less than 10 inches at the floor
				line and not less than 18 inches from a point 12 inches above the floor line to
				the upper belt panel.
(b) The
				emergency door shall be conspicuously marked in letters at least one inch high
				with the words "EMERGENCY DOOR" or "EMERGENCY EXIT" on the inside of the
				autobus body as provided in
				49 CFR §
										393.62(e), incorporated
				herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.
(c) The emergency door shall be constructed
				and maintained in such condition as to be readily opened by passengers in case
				of emergency.
(d) A clear passage
				to the emergency door of not less than ten inches in width and free from all
				obstruction shall be provided and maintained.
(e) The emergency door shall be equipped with
				an audible or visible signal to warn the driver when the door is not completely
				closed.
(f) In lieu of an emergency
				door, each autobus shall have adequate means of escape for passengers through
				push-out type windows. Roof hatches shall also be required where there is no
				rear push-out type window. Each push-out type window so constructed shall have
				a frame or sash so designed, constructed, and maintained as to permit the
				opening thereof with reasonable effort. Both push-out type windows and roof
				hatches shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217 (
				49
				CFR §
										571.217 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.10 - Seating

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(a) A clearance of
				not less than 26 inches shall be provided between seats, measured at the seat
				line from the front of the backrest of each seat to the nearest forward
				obstruction.
(b) A transverse and
				longitudinal seat space of not less than 16 inches shall be provided for each
				seated passenger.
(c) The seating
				capacity or seat layout in any autobus shall not be permanently changed without
				notification to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and no autobus in which
				such changes have been made shall be placed in service until inspected and
				approved by a representative of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle
				Commission.
(d) Seats are
				prohibited to the right of the driver except as otherwise provided in (e)
				below.
(e) 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 seat
				shall be permanently installed. When the tour guide seat is not in use, it
				shall automatically fold to allow a clear 24-inch passageway. The tour guide
				seat shall be forward-facing and shall be equipped with a seat belt. The tour
				guide seat shall conform to
				49 CFR §
										393.90, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented.
(f) Seats
				shall be of substantial construction and securely mounted to the floor and/or
				sides.
(g) Wheelchair positions may
				be rear or forward-facing. Wheelchair positions in 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.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.11 - Entrance handles for passenger use

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(a) Rails or
				handles located inside the autobus body shall be provided at each service
				door.
(b) Outside handles shall not
				be permitted on any portion of the autobus.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.12 - Handles for standing passengers

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(a) Handles,
				stanchions, or handrails placed at a convenient height shall be provided in
				autobuses that carry standing passengers.
(b) All handrails, stanchions, and handles
				shall be constructed of rigid materials and provide for a suitable
				grasp.
(c) Standing passengers
				shall not be carried in excess of the following limitations, except that the
				total weight of the passenger load plus a combined weight of the body and
				chassis shall not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating recommended by the
				chassis manufacturer:
1. 75 percent of the
				seating capacity of a bus with a main aisle not less than 20 inches
				wide;
2. 70 percent of the seating
				capacity of a bus with a main aisle less than 20 inches but not less than 19
				inches wide;
3. 65 percent of the
				seating capacity of a bus with a main aisle less than 19 inches but not less
				than 18 inches wide;
4. 60 percent
				of the seating capacity of a bus with a main aisle less than 18 inches but not
				less than 17 inches wide;
5. 55
				percent of the seating capacity of a bus with a main aisle less than 17 inches
				but not less than 16 inches wide;
6. 50 percent of the seating capacity of a
				bus with a main aisle less than 16 inches but not less than 15 inches
				wide;
7. 40 percent of the seating
				capacity of a bus with a main aisle less than 15 inches but not less than 14
				inches wide.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.13 - Interior lights

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(a) An interior
				lighting system shall be provided having a total luminous intensity of not less
				than five rated candlepower per seated passenger and receptacles located so as
				to provide a reasonably uniform diffusion of light within the passenger
				compartment. The lamps shall be located or shielded so as to prevent direct
				rays of light from striking the windshield.
(b) At least one step light shall be provided
				at each service door. All interior steps shall be illuminated.
(c) All instrument panel, warning, and
				signaling lights shall operate as designed by the manufacturer.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.14 - Passenger signal

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A signal system shall be provided for the use of passengers
				  to signal for a stop if the autobus is operated on an approved route and
				  passengers are discharged at points between termini.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.15 - Signs

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(a) An illuminated
				sign indicating route 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 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 an autobus 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 autobus.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.16 - Chassis and body construction

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(a) The chassis and
				body, or the complete autobus unit, shall be so designed and constructed that
				it will properly and safely support the gross weight of the autobus, including
				the maximum passenger capacity thereof.
(b) Axles, springs, tires, and suspension
				assemblies shall be of sufficient capacity to support the manufacturer's
				maximum GVWR.
(c) The GVWR
				certified by the manufacturer and the gross vehicle axle weight shall be set
				forth on a data plate that is affixed to the autobus in a location that is
				readily visible for inspection. At no time shall the GVWR be
				exceeded.
(d) The body shall be
				mounted on an appropriate chassis and shall be free of sharp or jagged
				edges.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.17 - Relation of body and chassis frame

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(a) The body shall
				not extend more than 18 inches beyond the rear of the main frame supporting the
				body.
(b) An extension may be
				installed at the rear end of the original chassis frame by the chassis
				manufacturer or by others provided that a certification of approval has been
				issued by the original chassis manufacturer. Such certification shall contain a
				detailed description of the extension.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.18 - Overhang of body

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(a) The maximum
				overhang of the body to the rear of the rear axle shall not exceed one-third of
				the total length of the autobus.
(b) Vehicle measurements shall be taken from
				the extreme front to the extreme rear of the autobus, not including the
				bumpers.
(c) Overhang measurements
				shall be taken from the center of a load-bearing axle to the extreme rear end
				of the autobus, not including the rear bumper.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.19 - Bumpers

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(a) Each 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 an 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 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.20 - Brakes

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(a) Every autobus
				shall be equipped with two independent brake systems. Service brakes shall
				operate on all wheels and shall be capable of bringing the autobus to a stop in
				22.5 feet or less from a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(b) The emergency brake shall be capable of
				bringing the autobus to a stop within 75 feet or less from a speed of 20 miles
				per hour.
1. The emergency brake shall be
				activated and capable of stopping and holding the autobus if the main system
				supply to the service brake falls below a safe operating level. Upon
				application of the emergency brake, it shall remain on, though the source of
				energy for its application may be eliminated.
2. When the emergency brake is activated by
				the loss of the system to the main service brakes, the driver, without leaving
				his or her seat, shall be able to override the emergency brake a minimum of
				three times. The control to operate the override shall be of a "dead man" type,
				necessitating constant driver effort to use. All autobuses manufactured after
				March 1975 and equipped with an air brake system shall comply with Federal
				Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121 (
				49 CFR §
											571.121 ), incorporated herein by reference,
				as amended and supplemented, pertaining to split system and emergency
				application.
3. Any system source
				to activate the emergency brake shall be separate and independent of the main
				service brake system supply source.
4. If an autobus is equipped with a
				mechanical parking brake, such parking brake shall be constructed and
				maintained to hold the autobus in a stopped position with the transmission in a
				forward gear while the parking brake is applied.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.21 - Equipment unit

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(a) Only
				single-unit, including articulated, autobus equipment with the motive power and
				the passenger compartment mounted on such unit shall be permitted.
(b) Trailers shall not be permitted to be
				attached to an autobus used for the transportation of passengers.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.22 - Identification

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(a) An 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 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. All
				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
				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 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.23 - Certification of inspection

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(a) An authorized
				New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission employee or company official (private
				operator) shall affix a certificate of inspection (inspection sticker) to an
				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 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) An 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 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 autobus for which the required
				inspection and/or repair has not been performed.
(f) A notice of discontinuance shall be
				affixed to any 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 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.25 - Tires and wheels

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(a) An autobus
				shall be equipped with tires and wheels of sufficient size and construction, as
				recommended by the manufacturer to meet the GVWR of the autobus.
(b) An autobus shall not be operated with
				regrooved, retread, or recapped tires on the front wheels. An autobus shall not
				be operated on any tire having exposed fabric on the tread or
				sidewall.
(c) An autobus shall not
				be operated unless the front tires have a tread groove of at least 4/32 of an
				inch when measured in a major tread groove.
(d) An autobus shall not be operated unless
				the rear tires have a tread groove of at least 2/32 of an inch when measured in
				a major tread groove.
(e) An
				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.
(f) All autobuses shall meet the requirements
				set forth in
				49 CFR
				§
										393.75, incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.26 - Windshield wipers and washers

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Each autobus 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.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.27 - Exhaust system

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(a) The exhaust
				system shall vent to the rear or on the street side to the rear of the rear
				wheels of the autobus. No portion of the exhaust system shall be located in a
				manner that could result in the burning, charring, or damaging of electrical
				wiring, the fuel supply, or any combustible part of the autobus.
(b) The exhaust system of an autobus powered
				by a gasoline engine shall terminate at or within six inches forward of the
				rearmost part of the autobus and shall discharge gases to the atmosphere to the
				rear of all doors or windows designed to be opened for ventilation. Windows
				designed to be opened solely as emergency exits shall not be considered to be
				designed to be opened for ventilation.
(c) The exhaust pipe of an autobus, other
				than a gasoline-powered autobus, shall:
1.
				Discharge gases to the atmosphere at or within 15 inches forward of the
				rearmost part of the autobus; or
2.
				Discharge gases to the atmosphere to the rear of all doors or windows designed
				to be opened for ventilation. Windows designed to be opened solely as emergency
				exits shall not be considered to be designed to be opened for
				ventilation.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS › Section 16:53-3.28 - Drive shaft

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Any drive shaft extending lengthwise under the floor of the
				  passenger compartment of an 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.