New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES
Subchapter 3 - AUTOBUS SPECIFICATIONS
Section 16:53-3.30 - Exterior lights and reflectors

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 16:53-3.30

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) Each autobus shall be equipped with lamps, signaling devices, and reflectors that conform to 49 CFR § 393.11, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108 ( 49 CFR § 571.108) , incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented.

(b) Stoplights shall be separate and independent of all other rear lights. One stoplight shall be provided at each side of the vertical centerline of the autobus at the same height and as far apart as practicable. Center stoplights are permissible but shall not be considered as meeting the requirement for separate and independent stoplights. Stoplights shall be no lower than 15 inches nor higher than 72 inches measured from the road surface to the center of the lamp at curb weight.

(c) When viewed at a distance of 50 feet from the center of the rear of an autobus, rear hazard warning lights shall not be obstructed from view when the engine door(s) is open.

(d) Back-up lights are required and shall be activated only when the autobus is in reverse.

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