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 3221 - VEHICLE BODY OR CHASSIS
Section Saf-C 3221.01 - Body Damage

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3221.01

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) A vehicle shall be rejected if:

(1) The body components have tears, sharp edges or protruding areas that present a safety hazard to any person;

(2) Any fender is:
a. Missing;

b. Improperly installed;

c. Not the proper height; or

d. Loosely attached;

(3) Any door is:
a. Missing;

b. Improperly fastened; or

c. Adjusted so that it cannot be tightly closed;

(4) Any door latch, lock, hinge or handle installed:
a. Is broken;

b. Does not work properly;

c. Is defective; or

d. Does not work as manufacturer intended;

(5) The hood is missing or cannot be tightly closed;

(6) The hood safety catch, hand operated hood release latch or remote control hood release is inoperable, unless equipped with operable primary hood release latch hood pins;

(7) The floor pan in the passenger compartment or trunk area has a hole, is worn or is rusted so that exhaust gases enter or cannot support vehicle occupants; or

(8) Any portion of the body, chassis or running gear is missing or does not function properly.

(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07

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