N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50A.26

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

Section 13:20-50A.26 - Transmission

(a) When an automatic transmission is used, it shall provide at least three forward speeds and one reverse speed.

(b) When a manual transmission is used, second gear and higher shall be synchronized except when incompatible with engine power. A minimum of three forward speeds and one reverse speed shall be provided.

(c) A diagram of the shifting control pattern shall be located in a position easily visible to the driver.

(d) The automatic transmission shift lever shall be equipped with a detent mechanism to ensure that the transmission cannot accidentally move from "neutral" to a drive gear without driver effort.

(e) School buses that are not equipped with a "park" position on the shift control selector for automatic transmissions shall be equipped with a heavy-duty parking brake.

(f) The transmission shift control lever/mechanism shall be mounted to the right of the steering column.

(g) The shift indicator shall align with the corresponding gear.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50A.26