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 3226 - TRUCKS AND BUSES
Section Saf-C 3226.28 - Parking Brake System
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3226.28
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) A vehicle shall be rejected for the parking brake system if:
(1) The parking brake control cannot be
reached when the driver is in a seated position;
(2) The operating mechanism fails to hold the
brakes in the applied position without a manual effort;
(3) The operating control "bottoms" before
the brakes are fully applied;
(4)
The parking brakes do not fully apply and release when the driver control is
operated;
(5) The parking brake
system is insufficient to hold the vehicle to the limit of traction on a grade
either facing forward or rearward, with the vehicle in neutral;
(6) The parking brake system does not hold
the vehicle with engine slightly accelerated in low gear; or
(7) There are any non-manufactured holes or
cracks in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake.
(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07
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