N.J. Admin. Code § 13:24-3.5

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

Section 13:24-3.5 - Mounting; specifications

(a) Any siren permitted by this subchapter shall be mounted on the vehicle in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation and be audible from a distance of not less than 500 feet.

(b) Any red emergency light permitted by this subchapter shall be affixed to the vehicle by means of a nonpermanent mounting system unless the vehicle is identified, by function and by either county or municipality, by means of a placard or sign which is attached to the vehicle and which contains letters in contrasting colors with a minimum height of two and one-half inches.

(c) Nonpermanent red emergency lights permitted by this subchapter shall be displayed on the vehicle only when it is being operated in response to an emergency and shall be removed at the conclusion of the emergency.

(d) Red emergency lights displayed on a vehicle pursuant to a permit issued in accordance with this subchapter shall not be used in place of the vehicle's regular headlights and shall not be mounted on the interior front dashboard of the vehicle.

(e) Alternately flashing or strobe headlights are prohibited and shall not be incorporated into the housing of any lighting permitted by this subchapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:24-3.5

Amended by R.1989 d.542, effective 10/16/1989.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 2460(a), 21 New Jersey Register 3299(c).
Recodified from 13:24-3.6.
In (a): added "or in the center of the roof".
In (b): added "removable".
In (c): added "red" light.
In (d): added "interior front" dashboard.
Amended by R.1999 d.358, effective 10/18/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 1901(a), 31 New Jersey Register 3093(a).
Rewrote the section.