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New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.3 - Chassis and body construction

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) The chassis and
				body construction shall be of sufficient size and strength to safely support
				the gross vehicle weight (GVW) and the allowable payload, as recommended by the
				chassis manufacturer.
(b) Axles,
				springs, tire and suspension assemblies shall be of sufficient capacity to
				support the manufacturer's maximum GVWR.
(c) The gross vehicle weight rating certified
				by the manufacturer and the gross vehicle axle weight shall be set forth on a
				data plate that is affixed to the special autobus-type recreational vehicle in
				a location that is readily visible for inspection. At no time shall the gross
				vehicle weight rating be exceeded.
(d) The body shall be mounted on an
				appropriate chassis and shall be free of sharp or jagged edges.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.4 - Equipment unit

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(a) The special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle shall be of the single unit type with the
				motive power and passenger compartment mounted as one unit.
(b) Trailers of any type are
				prohibited.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.5 - Interior

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The interior shall be free of unnecessary projections. Body
				  panels, seats, flooring, and all other component parts of the body shall be
				  installed in a workmanlike manner and be free of sharp or jagged edges,
				  protruding nails, screws, or similar objects.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.6 - Aisle

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The aisle of a special autobus-type recreational vehicle
				  shall not be less than 14 inches wide and 68 inches high.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.7 - Seating

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(a) A transverse
				seat space of not less than 15 inches shall be provided for each passenger on
				seats having multiple seating positions. Single seats shall provide a
				transverse seat space of not less than 19 inches. Seats shall have unobstructed
				kneeroom of not less than seven inches across the full width of the
				seat.
(b) Seats shall be of
				substantial construction and securely mounted to the floor and/or
				sides.
(c) Portable seats and seats
				not securely and permanently mounted to the floor are prohibited.
(d) The total number of passengers shall not
				exceed the capacity of the special autobus-type recreational vehicle as
				specified by the manufacturer or the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's
				rated seating capacity as designated on the Commission's certificate of
				compliance.
(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 tour guide seat shall be equipped with a seat belt.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.8 - Glazing

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(a) All glazing
				shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205 (
				49 CFR §
										571.205 ), incorporated herein by reference,
				as amended and supplemented.
(b)
				Interior glazing including, but not limited to, mirrors, partitions, cabinets,
				and lighting fixtures shall be constructed of laminated safety glass or other
				material approved by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.9 - Lights; reflectors

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(a) Interior
				lighting shall be sufficient in number to provide proper
				illumination.
(b) Exterior lights
				shall conform to
				49 CFR §
										393.11, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 (
				49
				CFR §
										571.108 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
(c) Special autobus-type recreational
				vehicles shall be equipped with rear reflectors on each side in accordance with
				49 CFR §
										393.11, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 (
				49
				CFR §
										571.108 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented. Reflectors shall be mounted not more
				than 60 inches nor less than 24 inches as measured from the center of the
				reflector to the level surface upon which the special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle stands.
(d) At least one
				step light shall be provided at each service door.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.10 - Mirrors

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(a) Interior and
				exterior mirrors shall be provided to insure a clear view of the vehicle
				interior and of the exterior sides to the rear.
(b) Exterior left and right side mirrors
				shall be low mount, firmly supported, and easily adjustable.
(c) A video camera may be installed to enable
				the driver to view the exterior rear of the special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle. The camera shall be operable only while the special autobus-type
				recreational vehicle is in reverse.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.11 - Brakes

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(a) Brakes shall
				conform to the manufacturer's specifications applicable to the gross vehicle
				weight rating of the special autobus-type recreational vehicle.
(b) A hydraulic service brake system shall be
				of the dual (split) type and shall meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
				No. 105 (
				49 CFR
				§
										571.105 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
(c) Service brakes shall be power-actuated
				and shall operate on all wheels.
(d) Service brakes shall be constructed and
				maintained to stop the special autobus-type recreational vehicle in 25 feet or
				less from a speed of 20 miles per hour.
(e) A special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle shall be equipped with two independent brake systems having two sets of
				controls that are capable of being actuated independently of each
				other.
(f) If a special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle is equipped with a mechanical parking brake,
				such parking brake shall be constructed and maintained to hold the vehicle in a
				stopped position with the transmission in a forward gear while the parking
				brake is applied.
(g) Brake
				stopping distances shall be measured by means of an instrument or machine of
				the decelerometer-type capable of being read in feet.
1. Each special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle shall meet the brake stop test requirement on an approved decelerometer
				that has been calibrated for accuracy.
2. Brake stop test equipment shall be owned
				by the operator, or arrangements shall be made for its use by the operator, or
				such equipment shall be provided to the operator by others, or the operator may
				choose to have such testing performed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle
				Commission for the fee set forth in
				16:53-10.2.
3. The brake stop test shall be performed
				within 20 days prior to self-inspection certification.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.12 - Tires and wheels

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(a) A special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle shall be equipped with tires and wheels of
				sufficient size and construction as recommended by the manufacturer to meet the
				gross vehicle weight rating of the special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle.
(b) A special autobus-type
				recreational vehicle shall not be operated on any tire having exposed fabric on
				the tread or sidewall.
(c) The
				front tires of a special autobus-type recreational vehicle shall have a minimum
				tread groove of 4/32 of an inch. The rear tires of a special autobus-type
				recreational vehicle shall have a minimum tread groove of 2/32 of an inch.
				Measurements shall be made at any point on a major tread groove except where
				tie bars, humps, or fillets are located.
(d) A special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle shall not be operated with regrooved, recapped, or retread tires on the
				front wheels.
(e) A special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle shall be equipped with tires that are matched
				in size designation, construction, and profile on the same axle. Radial tires
				shall not be mixed with other types of tires on the same axle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.13 - 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, and
				49 CFR §
										393.65 and §
									393.67,
				incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.
(b) Fuel tanks and filler pipes shall be
				located wholly outside of the body to the rear of the line of the windshield
				and/or the front axle, as physical conditions permit, and be properly insulated
				to prevent fire.
(c) Fuel tanks
				shall be constructed and located in a manner that will permit the filling and
				draining thereof only from the outside of the special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle.
(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 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.14 - 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 rearmost portion of the special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle.
(c) The engine shall be
				maintained in proper operating condition so as to prevent the emission of
				excessive smoke or other air contaminants. Special autobus-type recreational
				vehicles 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 special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle 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 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.15 - Windshield wipers and washers

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(a) Special
				autobus-type recreational vehicles 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 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.16 - Steps

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(a) The first step
				at the entrance area shall not exceed 16 inches from the ground when the
				special autobus-type recreational vehicle is unloaded.
(b) The surface of all steps shall be of a
				nonskid material.
(c) Steps shall
				not extend beyond the body limits to a degree that could result in bodily
				injury or property damage.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.17 - Certification of inspection

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(a) An authorized
				New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission employee or company official (private
				carrier) shall affix a certificate of inspection (inspection sticker) to a
				special autobus-type recreational vehicle 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 special autobus-type recreational vehicle
				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 special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle 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
				special autobus-type recreational vehicle 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 special autobus-type
				recreational vehicle for which the required inspection and/or repair has not
				been performed.
(f) A notice of
				discontinuance shall be affixed to any special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle 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 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.18 - Drive shaft

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Any drive shaft extending lengthwise under the floor of the
				  passenger compartment of a special autobus-type recreational vehicle 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 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.19 - Overhang of body

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(a) The maximum
				overhang of the body to the rear of the rear load-bearing axle shall not exceed
				one-third of the total length of the special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle.
(b) Vehicle measurements
				shall be taken from the extreme front to the extreme rear of the special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle, not including the bumpers.
(c) Overhang measurements shall be taken from
				the center of the rear load-bearing axle to the extreme rear of the special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle, not including the rear bumper.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.20 - Speedometer; odometer

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(a) Each special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle 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 special autobus-type recreational
				vehicle 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 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.21 - Horn; audible warning device

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(a) Each special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle shall be equipped with a horn in proper
				operating condition to give reasonable warning to others of the approach of the
				vehicle.
(b) Each special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle 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 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.22 - Grounding device

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Each special autobus-type recreational vehicle, 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 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.24 - Identification

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) A special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle 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 special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle shall be assigned an identification number by
				the operator. This number shall be displayed on the interior front, and on the
				front, rear, and both sides of the exterior. Interior and exterior numbers
				shall be at least three inches high and of a sharply contrasting color from the
				background.
(c) Each special
				autobus-type recreational vehicle 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 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.25 - Window openings

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(a) Each window
				opening, other than the driver's window, shall be restricted to a maximum of
				six inches.
(b) Open-air special
				autobus-type recreational vehicles shall meet the following requirements:
1. The vertical distance between a
				seat-bottom and any opening shall be a minimum of 16 inches. Vehicles not
				meeting this requirement shall have protective bars extending from the front to
				the rear of the opening. Bars shall be spaced no more than six inches apart,
				and the distance from the seat-bottom to the top of the highest bar shall be a
				minimum of 16 inches.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.26 - Platforms

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(a) Special
				autobus-type recreational vehicles designed and/or constructed with platforms
				attached to the rear of the vehicle shall meet the following requirements:
1. No person shall be permitted to stand or
				ride on the platform.
2. Any door
				leading to the platform from the interior of the vehicle shall display a sign,
				in letters at least three inches high, indicating "EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY" and
				shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217 (
				49
				CFR §
											571.217 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
3. The door shall not be locked while the
				vehicle is in operation.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.27 - Curtains

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
Curtains are permitted to be used while a special
				  autobus-type recreational vehicle is in operation, during times of inclement
				  weather only, provided the requirements pertaining to emergency egress as
				  defined in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217 (
				  49
				  CFR §
										571.217 ), incorporated herein by
				  reference, as amended and supplemented, are met.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.28 - Heating; ventilation; air conditioning

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(a) A heating
				system capable of heating the passenger compartment to a temperature of at
				least 50 degrees Fahrenheit shall be provided.
(b) Heating systems using exhaust gas to heat
				air carried within the passenger compartment or exhaust gas passing through
				conductors within the passenger compartment are prohibited.
(c) Heating devices using gasoline or other
				fuel shall be of a type approved by the Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. and
				conform to
				49 CFR
				§
										393.77, incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented, and shall be located outside of the
				passenger compartment.
(d) Every
				special autobus-type recreational vehicle shall be equipped with a system of
				ventilation capable of distributing an adequate supply of fresh air throughout
				the passenger compartment.
(e)
				Every special autobus-type recreational vehicle equipped with at least 50
				percent non-operational passenger windows as originally designed by the
				manufacturer shall be equipped with an air conditioner that is in proper
				operating condition during the period between May 1 and October 1 of each
				year.
(f) Each special autobus-type
				recreational vehicle shall be equipped with a windshield defroster in proper
				operating condition.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 7 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SPECIAL AUTOBUS-TYPE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Section 16:53-7.29 - Signs

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
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 special autobus-type recreational vehicle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.3 - Dimensions

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(a) The overall
				length of a sedan-type autobus, including the bumpers, shall not exceed 300
				inches.
(b) The overall width of a
				sedan-type autobus shall not exceed 84 inches measured at the widest point of
				the body. Mirrors, fender moldings, and other similar accessories shall not be
				included in determining body width.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.4 - Seating

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(a) A transverse
				seat space of not less than 15 inches shall be provided for each
				passenger.
(b) Portable seats shall
				not be permitted.
(c) The front
				seat shall not be occupied by more than one passenger, excluding the
				driver.
(d) The total number of
				passengers being transported shall not exceed the seating capacity of the
				sedan-type autobus.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.5 - Doors

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(a) A door shall be
				provided on each side of the sedan-type autobus at each cross seat.
(b) On each sedan-type autobus having a
				standard chassis that has been altered, doors located to the rear of the driver
				shall be equipped with an audible or visible signal indicating to the driver
				when the door is not completely closed.
(c) Doors shall be constructed and maintained
				so as to be readily opened from both inside and outside of the sedan-type
				autobus.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.6 - Fire extinguisher

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
(a) Each sedan-type
				autobus shall be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher having an
				Underwriters' Laboratories rating of 5BC or more, as provided in
				49 CFR §
										393.95, incorporated herein by reference, as
				amended and supplemented. The use of a vaporizing liquid-type fire extinguisher
				is prohibited.
(b) Fire
				extinguishers shall be located in the passenger compartment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.7 - Lights

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(a) Interior
				lights, under the control of the driver, shall be sufficient in number to
				provide proper illumination at each row of seats.
(b) Each sedan-type autobus shall be equipped
				with front and rear lights in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
				Standard No. 108 (
				49
				CFR §
										571.108 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
(c) Each sedan-type autobus shall be equipped
				with at least two rear red reflectors, at least one on each side, in accordance
				with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 (
				49
				CFR §
										571.108 ), incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.8 - Chassis and body construction

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(a) The chassis and
				body, or the complete sedan-type autobus unit, shall be so designed and
				constructed that it will properly and safely support the gross weight of the
				sedan-type autobus, including the maximum passenger capacity thereof. The gross
				vehicle weight rating shall not exceed 10,000 pounds.
(b) No extensions of the manufacturer's
				standard chassis frame will be permitted except as set forth in (c)
				below.
(c) Alteration of the
				wheelbase or the standard chassis frame shall be permitted when such alteration
				is performed by the chassis or unit manufacturer or by others provided that a
				certification of approval has been issued by the original chassis or unit
				manufacturer. 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 alteration or
				extension.
(d) The gross vehicle
				weight rating certified by the manufacturer and the gross vehicle axle weight
				shall be set forth on a data plate that is affixed to the sedan-type autobus in
				a location that is readily visible for inspection. At no time shall the gross
				vehicle weight rating be exceeded.
(e) Each sedan-type autobus shall be equipped
				with front and rear bumpers attached to the main frame of the
				chassis.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.9 - Brakes

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(a) Each sedan-type
				autobus shall be equipped with two brake systems operating independently of
				each other and conforming to the following standards of construction and
				maintenance:
1. Service (foot) brakes shall
				be power-actuated and shall operate on all wheels;
2. Service (foot) brakes equipped with a
				hydraulic system shall be of a dual-type, split to the front and rear
				wheels;
3. Service (foot) brakes
				shall be constructed and maintained to stop the sedan-type autobus in 25 feet
				or less from a speed of 20 miles per hour;
4. If a sedan-type autobus is equipped with a
				mechanical parking brake, such parking brake shall be constructed and
				maintained to hold the sedan-type autobus in a stopped position with the
				transmission in a forward gear while the parking brake is applied;
5. Brake stopping distances shall be measured
				by means of an instrument or machine of the decelerometer-type capable of being
				read in feet:
i. Each sedan-type autobus shall
				meet the brake stop test requirement on an approved decelerometer that has been
				calibrated for accuracy.
ii. Brake
				stop test equipment shall be owned by the operator, or arrangements shall be
				made for its use by the operator, or such equipment shall be provided to the
				operator by others, or the operator may choose to have such testing performed
				by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission for the fee set forth in
				16:53-10.2.
iii. The brake stop test shall be performed
				within 20 days prior to self-inspection certification.
6. Brake drums and rotors shall be
				permanently and plainly marked and shall clearly indicate the maximum safe
				diameter of the drum or the minimum safe thickness of the rotor as determined
				by the manufacturer of the drum or rotor. A drum or rotor worn beyond the
				maximum safe diameter or minimum safe thickness as prescribed by industry
				standards shall be discarded; and
7. Brake linings and pads shall meet the
				manufacturer's specifications for minimum thickness.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.10 - Mirrors

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Inside and outside mirrors shall be provided to insure clear
				  vision of traffic to the sides and rear of the sedan-type autobus.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.11 - Tires and wheels

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(a) A sedan-type
				autobus shall be equipped with tires and wheels of proper size and construction
				as recommended by the manufacturer to meet the gross vehicle weight rating of
				the sedan-type autobus, in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
				Standard No. 109 and 110 (
				49 CFR
				§
										571.109 and §
									571.110
				), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.
(b) A sedan-type autobus shall not be
				operated on any tire having exposed fabric on the tread or sidewall.
(c) A sedan-type autobus shall not be
				operated with recapped, regrooved, or retread tires on any wheel.
(d) The front and rear tires of a sedan-type
				autobus shall have a minimum tread groove of 2/32 of an inch. Measurements
				shall be made at any point on a major tread groove except where tie bars,
				humps, or fillets are located.
(e)
				A sedan-type autobus shall be equipped with tires that are matched in size
				designation, construction, and profile. Radial tires shall not be mixed with
				other types of tires on the same axle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.12 - Windshield wipers and washers

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(a) Each sedan-type
				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.
(b) Windshield wipers shall be of variable
				speed and electrically-operated.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.13 - Heaters and defrosters

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(a) Each sedan-type
				autobus shall be equipped with a heating and defrosting system maintained in
				proper operating condition.
(b)
				Exhaust gases shall not be used to heat the air within the passenger
				compartment.
(c) Heating devices
				using gasoline or other fuel shall be of a type approved by the Underwriters'
				Laboratories, Inc. and conform to
				49 CFR
				§
										393.77, incorporated herein by
				reference, as amended and supplemented, and shall be located entirely outside
				of the passenger compartment.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.14 - 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 shall 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 sedan-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 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.15 - Exhaust system

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(a) The exhaust
				system shall vent to the rear of the rear wheels. The exhaust system shall not
				discharge below or forward of any operable window.
(b) All parts of the exhaust system shall be
				securely installed entirely outside of the vehicle body. Flexible pipe or
				tubing is prohibited in the exhaust system.
(c) The engine shall be maintained in proper
				operating condition so as to prevent the discharge of excessive smoke or other
				air contaminants. Sedan-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 sedan-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 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.16 - Drive shaft

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Any drive shaft extending lengthwise under the floor of the
				  passenger compartment of a sedan-type autobus, except sedan-type autobuses
				  having a seating capacity of five or less passengers, 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 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.17 - Glazing

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
All glazing shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
				  Standard No. 205 (
				  49 CFR §
										571.205 ), incorporated herein by reference,
				  as amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.18 - Directional signals

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Each sedan-type autobus shall be equipped with directional
				  signals that conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 (
				  49
				  CFR §
										571.108 ), incorporated herein by
				  reference, as amended and supplemented.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.19 - Horn

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Each sedan-type autobus shall be equipped with a horn in
				  proper operating condition to give reasonable warning to others of the approach
				  of the vehicle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.20 - Speedometer; odometer

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(a) Each sedan-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
				sedan-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 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.21 - Identification

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A sedan-type autobus shall not be operated unless it
				  displays under the hood on the right front wheel well an identification number
				  assigned to the vehicle by the operator and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle
				  Commission's certificate of compliance number in the following style: NJMVC
				  12345.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.22 - 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
				sedan-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 sedan-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 sedan-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.
(d) Each sedan-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 sedan-type autobus for which
				the required inspection and/or repair has not been performed.
(f) A notice of discontinuance shall be
				affixed to any sedan-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 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.24 - Baggage racks

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Exterior baggage racks shall be constructed so that all
				  baggage is held in a secure manner under all conditions of operation.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES › Section 16:53-8.26 - Inspection and certificate of inspection

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(a) All sedan-type
				autobuses for which certificates of compliance have been issued by the New
				Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall be inspected at least twice annually.
				Nothing herein shall limit the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's authority
				to require more frequent inspections of such vehicles when the safety of the
				public so requires.
(b) A
				sedan-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
				windshield.
(c) Sedan-type
				autobuses having an altered chassis shall be subject to quarterly inspection by
				New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission personnel.
(d) Each sedan-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.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 9 - PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE › Section 16:53-9.2 - Autobuses

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(a) All autobuses
				shall be insured covering their operations in the State of New Jersey in the
				business of their operators and/or others, and whether in regular or other
				service, and whether on or off their regular routes.
(b) The driver of each autobus shall at all
				times when such autobus is in operation exhibit a certificate showing that the
				autobus is insured in conformity with Title 48 of the Revised Statutes or 49
				CFR Part 387, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented,
				whichever is applicable. Such certificate shall contain the name of the company
				by which the autobus is insured, the insurance policy number or, in the case of
				a self-insurer, a certificate signed by an officer or agent that it has
				qualified as a self-insurer, the manufacturer, year, vehicle identification
				number, and rated seating capacity of the autobus. Such certificate shall be
				posted in a conspicuous place in the autobus on the right-hand side of the
				driver above the windshield.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 10 - MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION FEES FOR AUTOBUS INSPECTIONS › Section 16:53-10.1 - Emission inspection

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The fee charged for an emission inspection performed by New
				  Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission personnel in conjunction with a self-inspection
				  certification shall be $ 45.00 per vehicle.
New Jersey Administrative Code › Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION › Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES › Subchapter 10 - MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION FEES FOR AUTOBUS INSPECTIONS › Section 16:53-10.2 - Brake inspection

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 14, July 15, 2024
The fee charged for a brake inspection performed by New
				  Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission personnel in conjunction with a self-inspection
				  certification shall be $ 45.00 per vehicle.