New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter VI - Transportation Regulations
Subchapter D - Motor Carriers Of Passengers
Article 3 - Safety
Part 721 - Bus And Passenger Carrying Vehicle/driver Operational Requirements
Section 721.1 - Maintenance

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) Preestablished Regular Maintenance Intervals: Every passenger vehicle operator shall insure that all vehicles subject to the requirements of 17 NYCRR 720 are examined and serviced at regular maintenance intervals preestablished by the operator, and that such operator has an effective preventive maintenance program.

(1) Any passenger vehicle operator that has been the subject of at least 10 department vehicle inspections conducted in the preceding state fiscal year pursuant to Section 140 (3) of the Transportation Law shall maintain an out of service rate of less than 25 percent.

(b) Regular maintenance review. The operator shall make a complete examination of each vehicle at the preestablished maintenance intervals for any mechanical, structural defects or other safety defects.

(1) Vehicle examinations shall include, but not be limited to the brake system, steering mechanism, tires, lights and all emergency exits and shall be consistent with the type(s) of vehicles in their operation. Use of a comprehensive vehicle examination checklist by the assigned maintenance staff is recommended.

(2) Each defect identified during a periodic vehicle maintenance examination shall be recorded on a maintenance form provided by the operator (see section 721.2 of this Part).

(3) All necessary safety defect repairs shall be made before the vehicle is returned to service.

(c) Method of repair. All such repairs shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures or industry accepted techniques. In addition, all repairs shall be done in a worker-like manner and shall not reduce the effectiveness of any component.

(d) Maintenance facility. The maintenance facilities used by each operator shall be adequate and shall include either a suitable pit or lift in an enclosed, heated garage. If the operator arranges to use a facility not owned or leased by the operator or contracts for maintenance services, the department shall be notified of such arrangement(s) in writing.

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