New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES
Subchapter 1 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR VAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES
Section 16:53-1.3 - Chassis and body construction
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The chassis and body construction shall be of sufficient size and strength to safely support the gross vehicle weight (GVW) and the allowable payload, as recommended by the chassis manufacturer.
(b) Axles, springs, tires and suspension assemblies shall be of sufficient capacity to support the manufacturer's maximum GVWR.
(c) The GVWR certified by the manufacturer and the gross vehicle axle weight shall be set forth on a data plate that is affixed to the van-type autobus in a location that is readily visible for inspection. At no time shall the GVWR be exceeded.
(d) Alteration of the wheelbase or the standard chassis frame shall be permitted when such alteration is performed by the chassis or unit manufacturer or by others provided that a certification of approval has been issued by the original chassis or unit manufacturer. An extension may be installed at the rear end of the original chassis frame by the chassis manufacturer or by others provided that a certification of approval has been issued by the original chassis manufacturer. Such certification shall contain a detailed description of the alteration or extension.
(e) Body modifications, such as raising of the roof and ceiling, shall be performed by an established unit manufacturer or by others provided a certification of approval has been issued by the original manufacturer.
(f) Roof modifications shall meet the requirements of the roof crush resistance standard set forth in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 216 ( 49 CFR § 571.216) , incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented. A certificate confirming that the roof crush resistance standard has been met shall be presented at the time of inspection.
(g) If an alteration or modification changes the GVWR of a van-type autobus, the GVWR on the data plate that is affixed to the vehicle shall be corrected to accurately reflect the GVWR of the vehicle.
(h) The body shall be mounted on an appropriate chassis and shall be free of sharp or jagged edges.
(i) A front and rear bumper shall be provided. The front and rear bumper shall be attached to the main chassis frame and shall be of sufficient size and strength to permit the vehicle to be pushed or pulled without permanent distortion to the bumper or the chassis.
