N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-51.13

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

Section 13:20-51.13 - Seats and backrests

(a) Securely fastened seats and backrests shall be provided. Seats shall be forward facing and shall be spring or foam rubber upholstered.

(b) A "jump-type" or folding seat shall not be permitted.

(c) Each seat exit shall be clear of obstructions.

(d) A vehicle shall not be used as a Type S school vehicle if the seat in front of the seat to be exited from must be folded in order for a passenger to exit the vehicle.

(e) A seat belt shall be provided for the driver and for each passenger.

(f) A child passenger restraint system or booster seat, as described in FMVSS No. 213 ( 49 CFR § 571.213) , incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, shall be provided for each passenger under the age of eight years and weighing less than 80 pounds.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-51.13

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), substituted "vehicle" for "bus".