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 3226.29 - Rear Protection Device

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3226.29

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Each vehicle with a gross vehicle weight in excess of 10,000 pounds, except truck tractors and vehicles engaged in drive-away or tow-away operations, shall be equipped with a rear end protection device, if the chassis assembly, when unloaded, has a clearance at the rear end which is more than 30 inches above the ground.

(b) The base of the rear end protection device shall be no more than 30 inches above the ground and shall be within 18 inches of each side of the vehicle.

(c) This section shall not apply to vehicles constructed and maintained so that the body, chassis or other part of the vehicle affords protection to the rear end.

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

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