N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-46.3

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

Section 13:20-46.3 - Roadside inspections; scope; inspection procedures

(a) Roadside diesel emission inspections shall, except as hereafter provided, consist of an emission inspection; confirmation that the vehicle conforms to the general public highway standards established by the Department of Environmental Protection at 7:27-14.4; an examination of the muffler and emission control apparatus pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-14; and an examination of the driver's license, motor vehicle registration certificate, International Registration Plan (IRP) documentation, if any, insurance identification card, if applicable, and diesel emission inspection certificate of approval or new heavy-duty diesel truck inspection decal, if any.

(b) Roadside diesel emission inspection procedures shall utilize emission inspection equipment designated by the Chief Administrator. Emission inspection equipment shall be approved by the Department of Environmental Protection and shall meet specifications adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection.

(c) Roadside diesel emission inspections shall be conducted using the emission inspection standards and test procedures set forth in rules adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection at N.J.A.C. 7:27-14 and 7:27B-4.

(d) The Commission shall conduct a roadside diesel emission inspection on those heavy-duty diesel trucks and diesel powered motor vehicles directed to the inspection area by the New Jersey State Police or other proper authority. Heavy-duty diesel trucks that are found to be in proper operating condition at a roadside diesel emission inspection shall retain the existing diesel emission inspection certificate of approval or new heavy-duty diesel truck inspection decal issued therefor, if any. If a heavy-duty diesel truck passes a roadside diesel emission inspection and such truck is due for inspection at a diesel emission inspection center pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:8-60et seq., within the two-month period following the calendar month of the roadside diesel emission inspection approval, such heavy-duty diesel truck may be issued a diesel emission inspection certificate of approval for the inspection cycle applicable to such truck.

(e) If a heavy-duty diesel truck or diesel bus subject to roadside emission inspection pursuant to P.L. 1995, c. 157 fails to meet diesel emission inspection standards set forth in rules adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection at N.J.A.C. 7:27-14 and 7:27B-4, the diesel emission inspection certificate of approval or new heavy-duty diesel truck inspection decal displayed upon the windshield of the vehicle, if any, shall be defaced by the roadside inspector.

(f) The owner or lessee of a heavy-duty diesel truck, diesel powered motor vehicle, or diesel bus registered in this State that is subject to roadside diesel emission inspection pursuant to P. L. 1995, c. 157, which fails to meet diesel emission inspection standards set forth in rules adopted by the Department of Environmental Protection at N.J.A.C. 7:27-14, shall have the vehicle repaired, adjusted, or corrected within 45 days in order to legally operate it in New Jersey.

(g) Diesel buses shall be subject to roadside emission inspections pursuant to P.L. 1995, c.157 and this subchapter only in conjunction with roadside safety inspections conducted pursuant to law or regulation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-46.3

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 1532(a), effective 10/7/2019