N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-6.4

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

Section 16:53-6.4 - Chassis and body construction

(a) The chassis and body construction shall be of sufficient size and strength to safely support the gross vehicle weight and the allowable payload, as recommended by the chassis manufacturer.

(b) Axles, springs, tires, and suspension assemblies shall be of sufficient capacity to support the manufacturer's maximum gross vehicle weight rating.

(c) The gross vehicle weight rating certified by the manufacturer and the gross vehicle axle weight shall be set forth on a data plate that is affixed to the small autobus in a location that is readily visible for inspection. At no time shall the gross vehicle weight rating be exceeded.

(d) The body shall be mounted on an appropriate chassis and shall be free of sharp or jagged edges.

(e) Each small autobus shall be equipped with a front and rear bumper of sufficient size and strength attached to the main chassis frame supporting the body and extending the full width of the body.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-6.4

Recodified by R.1989 d.392, effective 7/17/1989.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 1098(a), 21 New Jersey Register 2051(b).
From N.J.A.C. 16:53-6.3.
Amended by R.2002 d.295, effective 9/3/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 1327(b), 34 New Jersey Register 3099(a).
Rewrote the section.