New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 16 - TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 53A - BUS SAFETY COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT, ENFORCEMENT, OUT-OF-SERVICE VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Subchapter 3 - SCHEDULE OF VIOLATIONS AND APPLICABLE PENALTIES
Section 16:53A-3.4 - Frame

1. Any cracked, loose, sagging or broken frame siderail permitting shifting of the body onto moving parts or other condition indicating an imminent collapse of the frame. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.

2. Any cracked, loose, or broken frame member adversely affecting support of functional components such as steering gear, engine, transmission, body parts and suspension. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.

3. A crack one and one-half inches long or longer in the frame siderail web which is directed toward bottom flange. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 100.00.

4. Any crack extending from the frame siderail web around the radius and into the bottom flange. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 100.00.

5. A crack one inch or longer in siderail bottom flange. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 100.00.

6. Any cracked, loose, sagging or broken frame siderail, resulting from a preexisting rust, corrosion or other deteriorating condition. Parts and accessories shall not be welded to the frame nor shall repair of the frame be welded other than in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation. This is a category 1 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 1,000.

1. Any condition, including loading, that causes the body or frame to be in contact with a tire or any part of the wheel assemblies, at the time of inspection. This is a category 2 violation. The penalty for this violation shall be $ 500.00.