N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-6.8

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

Section 16:53-6.8 - Seating

(a) A transverse seat width of not less than 15 inches shall be provided for each passenger on seats having multiple seating positions. Single seats shall provide a transverse seat width of not less than 19 inches. Seats shall have unobstructed kneeroom of not less than seven inches across the full width of the seat.

(b) Seats shall be of substantial construction and securely mounted to the floor and/or sides. Perimeter seating is permitted. Stanchions shall be provided, evenly spaced on each side of the aisle for use when carrying standees.

(c) Portable seats and seats not securely and permanently mounted to the floor are prohibited.

(d) The total number of passengers shall not exceed the capacity of the small autobus as specified by the manufacturer or the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission's rated passenger capacity as designated on the Commission's certificate of compliance.

(e) Wheelchair positions may be rear or forward-facing. Wheelchair positions in small autobuses that are used to transport students to or from school or school-connected activities shall be forward-facing. Wheelchair positions shall conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, 209 and 210 ( 49 CFR § 571.208, § 571.209 and § 571.210 ), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.

(f) A tour guide seat may be installed to the right of the center aisle, provided that such seat shall not be occupied by a person other than an employee of the autobus company. The tour guide seat shall be equipped with a seat belt.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-6.8

Recodified by R.1989 d.392, effective 7/17/1989.
See: 21 N.J.R. 1098(a), 21 N.J.R. 2051(b).
From N.J.A.C. 16:53-6.7.
Amended by R.2002 d.295, effective 9/3/2002.
See: 34 N.J.R. 1327(b), 34 N.J.R. 3099(a).
Rewrote the section.
Amended by R.2008 d.49, effective 3/3/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 3889(a), 40 N.J.R. 1357(b).
In (d), substituted "Motor Vehicle Commission's" for "Department of Transportation's" and "Commission's" for "Department's"; and in (e), deleted ", longitudinal, diagonal," following "rear".