New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 53 - AUTOBUSES
Subchapter 8 - SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEDAN-TYPE AUTOBUSES
Section 16:53-8.8 - Chassis and body construction
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024
(a) The chassis and body, or the complete sedan-type autobus unit, shall be so designed and constructed that it will properly and safely support the gross weight of the sedan-type autobus, including the maximum passenger capacity thereof. The gross vehicle weight rating shall not exceed 10,000 pounds.
(b) No extensions of the manufacturer's standard chassis frame will be permitted except as set forth in (c) below.
(c) 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.
(d) The gross vehicle weight rating certified by the manufacturer and the gross vehicle axle weight shall be set forth on a data plate that is affixed to the sedan-type autobus in a location that is readily visible for inspection. At no time shall the gross vehicle weight rating be exceeded.
(e) Each sedan-type autobus shall be equipped with front and rear bumpers attached to the main frame of the chassis.
