New Jersey Administrative Code

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.14 Repealed by R.2001 d.466, effective 11/15/2001. See: 33 New Jersey Register 4157(a). Section was "Helmet straps". Adopted Concurrent Proposal, R.2002 d.54, effective 1/11/2002. See: 33 New Jersey Register 4157(a), 34 New Jersey Register 744(c)…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.15 Amended by R.2001 d.20, effective 1/16/2001. See: 32 N.J.R. 3720(a), 33 N.J.R. 269(a). Substituted "confirm" for "reveal" following "such report shall". Repealed by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(c). Sec…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.16 Amended by R.2006 d.249, effective 7/3/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 386(b), 38 N.J.R. 2835(a). Substituted "shall" for "must" and "Chief Administrator" for "Director". Repealed by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.17 Amended by R.2006 d.249, effective 7/3/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 386(b), 38 N.J.R. 2835(a). Substituted "Chief Administrator" for "Director" and deleted comma following "notice of approval". Repealed by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.18 Amended by R.2006 d.249, effective 7/3/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 386(b), 38 N.J.R. 2835(a). Substituted "Chief Administrator" for "Director" and "Motor Vehicle Commission" for "Division of Motor Vehicles" and removed capitalization from "subchapter…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.19 Amended by R.2001 d.20, effective 1/16/2001. See: 32 N.J.R. 3720(a), 33 N.J.R. 269(a). Amended by R.2006 d.249, effective 7/3/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 386(b), 38 N.J.R. 2835(a). Substituted "Chief Administrator" for "Director" throughout. Repealed…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.2 Amended by R.2001 d.20, effective 1/16/2001. See: 32 N.J.R. 3720(a), 33 N.J.R. 269(a). Repealed by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(c). Section was "Goggles test procedure".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.20 Amended by R.1996 d.28, effective 1/16/1996. See: 27 N.J.R. 4140(a), 28 N.J.R. 272(a). Rewrote (a). Amended by R.1999 d.422, effective 12/6/1999. See: 31 N.J.R. 2466(a), 31 N.J.R. 4078(a). Rewrote the section. Amended by R.2006 d.249, effectiv…

Only one license plate and/or one license plate tab shall be issued for each motorcycle or autocycle, to be displayed horizontally, and clearly visible, on the rear of the motorcycle or autocycle. However, if a motorcycle or autocycle is equipped by the manufacturer solely to acc…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.3 Repealed by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(c). Section was "Goggle approval requirements".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.4 Amended by R.1996 d.28, effective 1/16/1996. See: 27 N.J.R. 4140(a), 28 N.J.R. 272(a). Amended by R.2006 d.249, effective 7/3/2006. See: 38 N.J.R. 386(b), 38 N.J.R. 2835(a). Substituted "Chief Administrator" for "Director". Repealed by R.2014 d…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.5 Amended by R.2001 d.20, effective 1/16/2001. See: 32 N.J.R. 3720(a), 33 N.J.R. 269(a). Repealed by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(c). Section was "Test procedure for face shields".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.6 Amended by R.2001 d.20, effective 1/16/2001. See: 32 N.J.R. 3720(a), 33 N.J.R. 269(a). In (a)1 and (a)4, amended the N.J.A.C. reference. Repealed by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(c). Section was "Face sh…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.7 Repealed by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(c). Section was "Identification mark on face shield".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.8 Amended by R.2001 d.20, effective 1/16/2001. See: 32 N.J.R. 3720(a), 33 N.J.R. 269(a). In (a)4, amended the N.J.A.C. reference. Repealed by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(c). Section was "Windscreen appro…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-24.9 Repealed by R.2014 d.008, effective 1/6/2014. See: 45 N.J.R. 842(a), 46 N.J.R. 103(c). Section was "Mark on windscreen".

This subchapter shall apply to all vehicles registered in this State. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-26.1 Amended by R.2001 d.20, effective 1/16/2001. See: 32 New Jersey Register 3720(a), 33 New Jersey Register 269(a). Rewrote the section.

(a) The following practices and forms are recommended to motor carriers for consideration as one means of establishing the inspection and maintenance practices which are required by N.J.A.C. 13:20-26.3 through 26.9. 1. As a convenient means of providing for the report required by…

(a) The following items of equipment shall be inspected and maintained at least once every three months: 1. All brake lines and lining; 2. Drive lines; 3. Coupling devices; 4. Tires, wheels, and flaps; 5. Springs; 6. Emergency equipment; 7. Fuel system; 8. Cooling system; 9. Ligh…

All equipment subject to inspection shall meet and shall be inspected in accordance with the standards now or hereafter prescribed by Federal law or rule, New Jersey statute, or Motor Vehicle Commission rule. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-26.12 Amended by 48 N.J.R. 810(a), effec…

Every owner or lessee shall certify to the Chief Administrator on a form prescribed that he or she has inspected and maintained his or her vehicles in conformity with this subchapter. Such certification shall be made once every 12 months. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-26.13 Amen…

This subchapter shall not be construed to limit or deny the Chief Administrator the authority to require additional inspection to determine levels of air contaminants from vehicles, nor shall this subchapter be construed as abrogating any code, rule, or regulation now or hereafte…

Any owner or lessee who violates any provision of this subchapter may be subject to the suspension or revocation of his or her New Jersey registration privileges and/or may be subject to the loss of the self-inspection privilege authorized by this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Co…

Notwithstanding, and in addition to, any other provision or requirement of this subchapter, gasoline-fueled and bi-fueled trucks shall be inspected on a biennial basis at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility; provided, however, if that gasolin…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in P.L. 1995, c. 157, heavy-duty diesel trucks operating in New Jersey shall be subject to applicable diesel emission standards established by the Department of Environmental Protection at N.J.A.C. 7:27-14, an examination of the muffler and diesel…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Chief Administrator" means the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. "Diesel bus" means a diesel bus as define…

Inspection and maintenance of all motor vehicles must meet all Federal requirements set forth by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR 396.3), which are incorporated herein by reference. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-26.3…

Operation of all vehicles must meet all Federal requirements set forth by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 396.7 (49 CFR 396.7), which is incorporated herein by reference. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-26.4 Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1821(a), effective 8/6/2018

(a) Every State Police officer, and every examiner of the Motor Vehicle Commission may enter upon and perform inspections of vehicles in operation upon the highways of this State or at the premises or places of business of the owner or lessee of such vehicles; provided, however, …

(a) Vehicles declared "out-of-service" must meet all Federal requirements set forth by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 396.9c ( 49 CFR 396.9c), which is incorporated herein by reference. (b) Any authorized State Police officer or examiner shall declare and mark "out-of-serv…

(a) The driver of any vehicle receiving an "out-of-service" notice must meet all Federal requirements set forth by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 396.9d ( 49 CFR 396.9d), which is incorporated herein by reference. (b) For operating convenience, the owner or lessee may desi…

An owner or lessee shall not permit or require a driver to operate nor shall any driver operate a motor vehicle which has been damaged in an accident or by other cause until an inspection has been performed by a person qualified to ascertain the nature and extent of the damage an…

Every owner or lessee shall require its drivers to report, and every driver shall prepare such a report in writing at the completion of his or her work day or tour of duty. Vehicle condition reports must meet all Federal requirements set forth by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Stan…

(a) The purpose of this subchapter is to effect increased equipment and vehicular safety by requiring new motor vehicle dealers to inspect new motor vehicles prior to delivery to an ultimate purchaser in New Jersey. The purpose of this subchapter is also to effect increased equip…

This subchapter shall not be construed to limit the Chief Administrator's authority to require any additional inspection, including, but not limited to: roadside inspection and self-inspection to assure the proper functioning of an element of design and the exhaust system, includ…

The Chief Administrator or his or her designee may enter upon the premises of a new motor vehicle dealer or a motor vehicle leasing company to determine compliance with the requirements of this subchapter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-28.11 Amended by R.2001 d.20, effective 1/1…

(a) A new motor vehicle dealer that violates any provision of this subchapter shall be subject, upon notice and an opportunity to be heard, to the suspension or revocation of its New Jersey motor vehicle dealer license and/or its privilege of performing inspections of new motor v…

This subchapter shall apply to all new motor vehicle dealers licensed by the Chief Administrator. This subchapter shall also apply to those motor vehicle leasing companies that take delivery of new motor vehicles or new heavy-duty diesel trucks from franchised New Jersey licensed…

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "California Air Resources Board" or "CARB" means the agency of the State of California established and empowered to regulate sources of a…

(a) A new motor vehicle dealer shall, prior to delivery to an ultimate purchaser of a new motor vehicle, inspect the safety and emission control devices on such motor vehicle and perform such services as may be necessary so that such motor vehicle conforms to specifications estab…

(a) A new motor vehicle subject to inspection pursuant to this subchapter shall meet the equipment standards now or hereafter prescribed by the United States Department of Transportation, by Federal or State statute, by Motor Vehicle Commission rule, or by specifications establis…

(a) A new motor vehicle dealer or a motor vehicle leasing company shall, after satisfactory completion of an inspection of a new motor vehicle or heavy-duty diesel truck pursuant to this subchapter, affix a decal upon such motor vehicle as an indication of same. The decal shall b…

(a) A new motor vehicle dealer shall not deliver a new motor vehicle or new heavy-duty diesel truck to an ultimate purchaser unless such motor vehicle has been inspected pursuant to this subchapter and found to be in compliance with the equipment and emissions standards set forth…

(a) Compliance with this subchapter shall be established by:1. The new motor vehicle dealer's or motor vehicle leasing company's completion of the manufacturer's pre-delivery checklist; and 2. The new motor vehicle dealer's or motor vehicle leasing company's certification that th…

The pre-delivery checklist used by the new motor vehicle dealer or the motor vehicle leasing company shall indicate the place and date of inspection, the person or persons performing the new motor vehicle or new heavy-duty diesel truck inspection, and that the new motor vehicle o…

There is hereby created in the Motor Vehicle Commission a Mobile Inspection Unit that is authorized to conduct on-road inspections of motor vehicles registered in New Jersey in accordance with the procedures set forth at N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.14 for the purpose of fostering highway s…

(a) Motor vehicles inspected pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:8-2g, this subchapter and N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.14 that are found to be in proper operating condition shall retain the existing inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal issued therefor. If a motor vehicle passes an on…