N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-32.9

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

Section 13:20-32.9 - Horn requirements, all motor vehicles; commercial vehicle inspection at official inspection facilities

(a) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall be refused for any of the following reasons:

1. A horn that is inoperable;

2. A horn that is not audible under normal conditions from a distance of 200 feet;

3. A horn that is not securely fastened to the motor vehicle;

4. A horn that has a broken button or switch, or a horn which does not have a button or switch. (For example, a horn that is activated by grounding a bare wire shall not be certified.);

5. A horn that has an activating button or switch beyond the reach of the driver;

6. A horn button that is located in a place that is not readily conspicuous to the driver, or a horn button that requires the driver to take his or her eyes off of the road to activate the horn;

7. A horn ring that is broken, so as to be likely to cause injury or to snag clothing; or

8. A motor vehicle that is equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell, except an authorized emergency vehicle or unless a permit for the siren, whistle, or bell has been issued by the Chief Administrator in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:24. However, any motor vehicle may be equipped with a theft alarm signal device that is installed, so that it cannot be used by the driver as an ordinary warning signal.

(b) Certification of a commercial vehicle shall not be refused for the following reasons; however, the motorist shall be advised to have the condition corrected:

1. A horn that emits an unreasonably loud or harsh sound. An unreasonably loud horn, such as an air horn, is permitted on a motor vehicle, provided the motor vehicle is also equipped with a standard horn for use in residence or business districts; and

2. A horn that can only be sounded by a portion of the horn activation device.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-32.9

Repealed by 48 N.J.R. 810(a), effective 5/16/2016

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