N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-32.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:20-32.8 - Obstruction to driver's vision, all motor vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

(a) No accessory or other object shall be mounted in such a manner as to interfere with the driver's vision.

(b) Signs, posters, stickers, or other non-transparent material shall not be placed upon the windshield, wings, deflectors, side shields, or front side windows of any motor vehicle; provided, however, an inspection certificate of approval, inspection decal, inspection rejection sticker, an automatic vehicle identification system transponder approved by the Chief Administrator in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-10, or any other sticker approved by the Chief Administrator, is permitted.

(c) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because a sign, poster, sticker, or other non-transparent material has been affixed to the windshield or front side window of a motor vehicle, provided the location of such sign, poster, sticker, or other non-transparent material does not obstruct the driver's vision. However, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected.

(d) A commercial vehicle shall not be certified if it has an air scoop on the engine hood and the scoop is so high that it obstructs more than a three-inch high area of the windshield glass. The height of the obstructed area of the windshield glass shall be measured by placing a straight edge on the top of the scoop and holding the straight edge in a level position with one end contacting the windshield glass.

(e) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused because of any vehicle safety technology, as defined in the United States Code of Federal Regulations at 49 CFR 393.5, and as adopted, amended, and supplemented in accordance with N.J.A.C 13:60-2.1 and pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:5B-32. Devices must be mounted in accordance with United States Code of Federal Regulations at 49 CFR 393.60(e)(ii) A and B, unless a specific and proper exemption from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration can be provided, in either the form of an official letter or a notification published in the Federal Register.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-32.8

Repealed by 48 N.J.R. 810(a), effective 5/16/2016

Adopted by 53 N.J.R. 2056(a), effective 12/6/2021