New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 3200 - OFFICIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Part Saf-C 3211 - WHEELS AND TIRES
Section Saf-C 3211.05 - Wheel Condition

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3211.05

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) A vehicle shall be rejected if:

(1) Wheel bolts, studs or lugs are loose, missing or damaged; or

(2) The wheel is bent, cracked, re-welded, damaged, or has elongated bolt holes, and this affects the safe operation of the vehicle; or

(3) Any other defect that affects the safe operation of the vehicle.

(b) If a vehicle of any kind, including passenger vehicles, vans, light-duty trucks, trucks, buses and multipurpose passenger vehicles, is equipped with an exterior spare tire carrier, the vehicle shall fail inspection requirements if:

(1) Upon visual inspection, the spare tire/wheel assembly or carrier is not securely fastened to the vehicle; or

(2) The spare tire/wheel assembly or carrier is cracked or rusted to the degree that it might allow the spare tire or wheel to become unattached or fall off the vehicle.

(See Revision Notes at Chapter Heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07; ss by #10189, eff 9-27-12)

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