N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.25

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

Section 13:20-50B.25 - Mirrors

(a) An interior mirror shall be provided that is either clear view laminated glass or clear view glass bonded to a backing that retains the glass in the event of breakage. The mirror shall have rounded corners and protected edges. Except as otherwise provided for a Type B school bus constructed on a cutaway chassis, every Type B, C and D school bus shall be equipped with an interior mirror that is a minimum of six inches by 30 inches. Every Type A school bus and every Type B school bus constructed on a cutaway chassis shall be equipped with either an interior mirror that is a minimum of six inches by 16 inches or an interior mirror that is in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

(b) Every school bus shall be equipped with a system of exterior mirrors that conforms to FMVSS No. 111 (49 CFR § 571.111), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, as follows:

1. A rear view mirror system that shall be capable of providing a view along the left and right sides of the school bus. The rear view mirror system shall provide the driver with a view of the rear tires at ground level, a view to the rear of the school bus a minimum distance of 200 feet, and a view at least 12 feet perpendicular to each side of the school bus at the rear axle line; and

2. A cross view mirror system that shall provide the driver with indirect vision of an area at ground level encompassing the entire width of the school bus from the front bumper forward to a point where the driver can see by direct vision. The cross view mirror system on every school bus shall also provide the driver with indirect vision of the area at ground level around the left and right front corners of the school bus, including the areas adjacent to the tires and service door, to a point where the cross view mirror system overlaps with the rear view mirror system. No portion of the cross view mirror assembly shall unduly obstruct either the light emitted from any required lamp or the driver's view of vehicular traffic.

(c) Stick-on convex mirrors shall not be attached to any mirror surface.

(d) Mounting brackets shall be affixed to the school bus so as to be securely fastened to the structural frame members of the school bus body, or shall be affixed to the existing exterior rear view mirror mounting brackets. Exterior mirror housing and support brackets shall be black and/or stainless steel in color. The mirror attachments such as clips, nuts, screws, rims, and rings may be black or stainless steel in color.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50B.25

Amended by R.2012 d.023, effective 2/6/2012.
See: 43 N.J.R. 1831(a), 44 N.J.R. 287(b).
In (d), inserted "and/or stainless steel in color", and in the last sentence, substituted "stainless steel in color" for "chrome".