N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-33.45

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 13:20-33.45 - Commercial vehicle inspection: television, videocassette recorder, or digital video disk player; video camera; global positioning system; vehicle safety technology devices

(a) A motor vehicle shall not have a television, videocassette recorder or digital video disk player installed in such a manner that the viewing screen is visible to the driver while he or she is operating the motor vehicle.

(b) A motor vehicle may be equipped with a video camera or other device to enable the driver to view the exterior rear of the vehicle. Such camera or device shall not be operable when the vehicle is in forward motion.

(c) A motor vehicle may be equipped with a global positioning system provided such system does not obstruct the vision of the driver.

(d) A motor vehicle may be equipped with various types of vehicle safety technology, as defined in the United States Code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR 393.5, and as adopted, amended, and supplemented, and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:60-2.1 and N.J.S.A. 39:5B-32. Devices must be mounted in accordance with United States Code of Federal Regulations, 49 CFR 393.60(e)(ii) A and B, unless a specific and proper exemption can be provided from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the form of an official letter or a notification published in the Federal Register.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-33.45

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

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