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 3244 - STREET RODS
Section Saf-C 3244.04 - Brakes and Parking Brake

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3244.04

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) A street rod shall be rejected if:

(1) If it does not meet the requirements set forth in Saf-C 3212.02(a) (1), (2), (6), and (7)-(22);

(2) Brake pedal reserve shows that less than 1/5 of the total service brake pedal travel remains when the pedal is depressed and held, or if the pedal height cannot be maintained for 10 seconds with moderate foot force;

(3) The parking brake:
a. Does not hold the street rod with engine slightly accelerated in low gear; or

b. The pedal or lever reaches its limit before the brakes are set;

(4) Fluid is leaking from the master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders or, parts are missing, improperly retained or not in good working condition;

(5) Hydraulic hoses, tubing or connections are leaking, chaffed, restricted, crimped, cracked, broken, corroded, flattened or insecurely fastened;

(6) Any mechanical linkage parts are missing, broken or badly worn;

(7) There is high friction in the brake pedal and linkage or in the brake components; or

(8) On vacuum booster power brakes:
a. Any hose or tube is leaking, collapsed, broken, badly chafed or improperly supported;

b. Any clamp is loose, missing or broken; or

c. The service brake pedal does not move slightly when the engine is started.

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

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