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.
(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.
(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.