N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-32.23

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:20-32.23 - Headlights requirements, all vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

(a) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, shall be equipped with at least two headlights at the same level with an equal number on each side of the front of the motor vehicle. Headlights shall emit only a white light and shall be tested for proper operation.

(b) Headlights shall be properly installed, so that their beams are readily adjustable, both vertically and horizontally, and their aim is not grossly misaligned nor readily disturbed by ordinary vehicle operation.

(c) Headlights shall be of a type approved as meeting the standards of the United States Department of Transportation or, for motor vehicles manufactured prior to the adoption of such standards, the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers.

(d) A commercial motor vehicle having a headlight with a missing lens shall not be certified; provided, however, that a motor vehicle shall not be refused certification because the headlight has a bull's-eye-type hole that has been repaired in a proper manner.

(e) There shall be no colored spray on the lens, visor, reflector, or other attachment that is not included in the standards of the United States Department of Transportation or, for motor vehicles manufactured prior to the adoption of such standards, the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers.

(f) On motor vehicles equipped with four headlights, the Type 2 headlight shall be mounted above or to the outside of the Type 1 headlight.

(g) Retractable headlights shall be in the fully open position when the headlights are tested.

(h) Motor vehicles used for plowing snow may have an extra set of headlights mounted above the plow. Switching shall be permitted; provided, so that either set of headlights may be used, but not both.

(i) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused because a headlight lens is cracked or broken or there is excessive moisture within the headlight, provided the headlight is operational and emits a white light. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.

(j) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused because the light intensity of a headlight is weak, provided the headlight is operational and emits a white light. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.

(k) Certification of a commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused because there is a brush guard, grille, or cover over or in front of a headlight; provided the headlight is operational and emits a white light. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected.

(l) A commercial motor vehicle shall not be refused certification because of a missing headlight rim or rims; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the defect corrected.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-32.23

Repealed by 48 N.J.R. 810(a), effective 5/16/2016

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 2056(a), effective 12/6/2021