N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50A.16

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:20-50A.16 - Instruments and instrument panel

(a) The chassis shall be equipped with the following instruments and gauges:

1. Speedometer;

2. Odometer;

3. Ammeter with graduated charge and discharge indications or alternator light. An ammeter and its wiring shall be compatible with the generating capacities of the system. A voltmeter may be provided in lieu of an ammeter;

4. Oil pressure gauge;

5. Water temperature gauge;

6. Fuel gauge;

7. Upper beam headlight indicator light;

8. Air brake indicator gauge equipped with a warning buzzer or light indicating when air pressure is depleted below one-half of its capacity. A telltale warning light indicator shall be permitted in lieu of a gauge on school buses equipped with a hydraulic-over-hydraulic brake system;

9. Turn signal indicator lights;

10. Glow plug indicator light, where appropriate; and

11. Stoplight indicator light.

(b) Lights shall not be permitted in lieu of gauges except as otherwise provided in (a) above.

(c) All instruments shall be easily accessible for maintenance and repair.

(d) Instruments and gauges shall be mounted on an instrument panel in such a manner that each is clearly visible to the driver while he or she is seated in the driver's seat with the seat belt engaged.

(e) The instrument panel shall have lamps of sufficient candlepower to illuminate all instruments, gauges, and the gearshift selector indicator for an automatic transmission.

(f) Instruments and gauges shall be appropriately identified.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50A.16