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 3221.05 - Wooden Bumpers
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3221.05
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) Wooden bumpers on any van, light-duty truck or multipurpose passenger vehicle shall meet the following requirements:
(1) The bumper shall
be made of hardwood;
(2) The wood
shall be at least 2 inches in thickness and 6 inches in height;
(3) The bumper shall be attached to the frame
of the vehicle in the same manner as a steel bumper;
(4) There shall be no sharp or pointed edges,
or any other condition hazardous to any person;
(5) All wooden bumpers shall have a backing
of 1/4 inch steel plate;
(6) All
wooden bumpers shall be a single unit, and shall not consist of 2 or more
pieces of wood joined together; and
(7) Wooden bumpers shall not be used on
vehicles equipped with factory installed energy-absorbing bumpers.
(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07
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