N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-6.20

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:53-6.20 - Baggage racks and compartments

(a) Exterior baggage racks shall be constructed so that all baggage is held in a secure manner under all conditions of operation.

(b) Ladders or any other similar means of reaching the exterior baggage racks shall be prohibited unless protection is provided that will prevent the possibility of ride hitching.

(c) An interior baggage area shall be separated from the passenger compartment by a partition of sufficient strength and construction installed in a workmanlike manner to safely separate the areas. A partition shall not intrude past the rear of the rear seat with or without baggage on board. Interior baggage shall be carried in a manner so as not to interfere with any passenger's seat, safety, or comfort.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-6.20

Recodified by R.1989 d.392, effective 7/17/1989.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 1098(a), 21 New Jersey Register 2051(b).
Formerly N.J.A.C. 16:53-6.19.
Amended by R.2002 d.295, effective 9/3/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 1327(b), 34 New Jersey Register 3099(a).
In (a), substituted "is" for "will be" and deleted ", safe" preceding "manner"; in (c), rewrote the first sentence and added the second sentence.