N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53-8.16

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

Section 16:53-8.16 - Drive shaft

Any drive shaft extending lengthwise under the floor of the passenger compartment of a sedan-type autobus, except sedan-type autobuses having a seating capacity of five or less passengers, shall be protected by means of at least one guard or bracket at that end of the drive shaft which is provided with a sliding connection (spline or other such device) to prevent the whipping of the shaft in the event of failure thereof or of any of its component parts. A shaft contained within a torque tube shall not require any such device.

Amended by R.2002 d.295, effective 9/3/2002.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 1327(b), 34 New Jersey Register 3099(a).
Substituted references to "sedan-type autobuses" for 'limousine" throughout and inserted "drive" preceding "shaft".