N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53A-3.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 16:53A-3.12 - Emergency exits (buses)

(a) The following are the violations, categories and penalties pertaining to emergency exits required by 49 CFR 393.61 that are missing, inoperable, or obstructed with passengers on board.

1. Missing emergency exits is a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 3,000 per emergency exit or emergency window exit.

2. Inoperable emergency exits which have not been intentionally made inoperative is a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 1,000 per emergency exit or emergency window exit.

3. Inoperable emergency exits which have intentionally been made inoperable. No emergency exit shall be wired shut or otherwise secured in the closed position so that it cannot be readily opened is a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 5,000 per emergency exit or emergency window exit.

4. Emergency exits with baggage, freight or express stowed in a manner that obstructs access to exits by any occupant of the bus is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00 per emergency exit.

5. Missing or illegible emergency exit signs and/or instructions. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 300.00 per emergency exit.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53A-3.12

Amended by R.2004 d.331, effective 9/7/2004.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 1672(a), 36 New Jersey Register 4163(a).
In (a), added 5.