N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1308.16

Current through Register No. 36, September 5, 2024

Section Saf-C 1308.16 - Instruments and Instrument Panel

(a) The chassis shall be equipped with the following instruments and gauges:

(1) Speedometer;

(2) Odometer, which shall give accrued mileage, and may include tenths of miles;

(3) Voltmeter or an ampmeter with graduated charge and discharge with compatible wiring and generating capacities;

(4) Oil pressure gauge;

(5) Water temperature gauge;

(6) Fuel gauge;

(7) Upper beam headlight indicator;

(8) Vacuum or air brake indicator gauge;

(9) A low air warning device on each school bus equipped with an air brake system; and

(10) Turn signal indicator.

(b) The instruments and gauges set forth in (a) above shall be mounted on the instrument panel in a manner that is clearly visible to the driver while in the driver's seat.

(c) The instrument panel shall have lamps of sufficient candlepower to illuminate all instruments and gauges and shift selector indicator for automatic transmission.

(d) Notwithstanding (a)(8) above, a light indicator shall be permitted on a school bus that is equipped with vacuum or air brake indicator gauges.

N.H. Admin. Code § Saf-C 1308.16

#8248, eff 1-4-05 (from Saf-C 1307.16 )

Ss by #10439, eff 10/11/2013 (See Revision Note at chapter heading for Saf-C 1300).