2 Del. Admin. Code § 2287-16.0
Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024
Section 2287-16.0 - Specifications for a Passenger Trailer16.1 All passenger trailers that travel over the roadways of Delaware shall be pulled by a Certified public carrier and shall be inspected in accord with the rules and regulations set forth by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles. In addition to an inspection by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles the vehicles may be inspected by the OPC while operating on the roadways of Delaware or at the location of the trailer's owner. The OPC may direct the trailer's owner to have the trailer inspected by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles if the OPC deems that action to be required to protect the safety of the public.16.2 Maintenance 16.2.1 The body, chassis and all equipment shall be maintained in proper adjustment and safe operating condition.16.2.2 All lights must be clean, in working order and properly aimed. This includes stoplights, turn signals, license plate lights, parking lights and headlights.16.2.3 Any braking system must stop be operational.16.2.4 Any plastic or glass windows or screen netting have no holes, breaks or cracks.16.2.5 Mirrors must be clean and unbroken.16.2.6 Tires must have no bulges, no fabric showing, no bald areas and no cuts. Tread depth must be at least 2/32 inch measured in two adjacent treads or indicated by the tire's wear bar indicators.16.2.7 Doorknobs or equivalent must be present and in working condition.16.2.8 There must be no damaged or dislocated parts projecting from the trailer.16.2.9 There must be no fluid leaks.16.2.10 Bumper height on taxicabs must not exceed 22 inches from the ground to the bottom of the bumper.16.2.11 The interior of the trailer shall be clean and well maintained. There shall be no tears larger than 3" on any seat or cushion.16.2.12 There shall be no broken floor boards or seats.16.2.13 The trailer hitch shall be properly sized for the trailer and powered vehicle and in good working order.16.2.14 The trailer shall be properly hitched when in use with all required safety chains, electric hook-ups and other safety devices.16.2.15 A correct record shall be kept showing the vehicle identification, date of breakdowns, any defects reported and corrective measures taken. These records shall be retained by the carrier for at least three years.16.2.16 Each Certificate holder shall make a complete inspection of each trailer at least once each week for mechanical or structural defects and all necessary repairs shall be made before the trailer is returned to service. An itemized record of each inspection showing the date, vehicle identification, lubrication record and adjustments, and signed by the person making such inspection, shall be retained by the carrier for at least three years.16.2.17 All records will be available to the OPC for inspection at the discretion of the OPC.16.2.18 The maintenance facilities or an arrangement for the use of such facilities, of each Certificate holder shall be adequate and shall include either a suitable pit, ramp, lift or hoist.2 Del. Admin. Code § 2287-16.0
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