Section 280-RICR-30-15-5.20 - BrakesA. Each jitney shall be equipped with two (2) sets of brakes, each operated independently of the other and conforming to the following standards of construction and maintenance. 1. All jitneys shall be equipped with service (foot) brakes, operated on all wheels, actuated by "power brakes", meaning a brake system using stored energy as the principal force in the operation of the brakes. Service (foot) brakes shall be constructed and maintained to stop a fully loaded jitney in accordance with the minimum requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Title 31.2. Emergency (hand) brakes shall be constructed and maintained to stop a fully loaded jitney in accordance with the minimum requirements of R.I. Gen. Laws Title 31.3. Brake systems actuated by compressed air pressure or vacuum power shall be constructed to afford the following results: a. Compressed air brake systems shall be equipped with an air compressor of sufficient size to fully charge the reservoir to its rated operating pressure in two and one-half (2 1/2) minutes.b. Reservoir capacity shall be sufficient to permit not less than four (4) full brake applications after the motor has been shut off.c. Brake systems actuated by vacuum power shall have reservoirs with a volume of not less than one thousand (1,000) cubic inches for braking purposes only.d. Every jitney having air brakes or a hydraulic power brake system with accumulator shall be equipped with gauge clearly visible to the driver which shall show the pressure in the reservoir. The lighting of the air gauge shall be of non-glare type.e. Jitneys equipped with air brakes or a hydraulic power brake system with accumulator as above shall be equipped with a device which, when the pressure in the air reservoir or accumulator is insufficient to activate any power operated device on the jitney, will give a distinctive audible or visible warning signal. Such warning signal shall be so located as to be readily visible to or easily recognizable by the driver.4. Brake lines shall be so located as to prevent chafing or damage.280 R.I. Code R. 280-RICR-30-15-5.20
Adopted effective 12/31/2018