N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-4.12

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

Section 13:62-4.12 - Rollover bars

(a) All vehicles shall be equipped with a rollover bar of a design, construction, and quality recognized by industry standard and maintained with a view toward affording the driver maximum protection against injury. Roll bar/cage padding meeting SFI Specification 45.1 (August 11, 2005) is mandatory anywhere a drivers helmet or body may come in contact with roll bar/cage components. SFI Specification 45.1 (August 11, 2005), is incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented and available at http://www.sfifoundation.com. SFI roll bar/cage padding standards are available from the SFI Foundation, Inc., 15708 Pomerado Road, Suite N208, Poway, CA 92064.

(b) Rollover bars shall measure a minimum distance of three inches between the top of the driver's helmet and the bottom of the roll bar measured at the closest point between the two when the driver is seated and belted in place.

(c) Rollover bars shall be bolted or welded to the frame of the vehicle.

(d) The securing of solid weight or loose ballast material in proximity to the drivers head is prohibited. The use of hose clamps, strapping, tape, tie wraps, or any other means deemed insufficient by the Superintendent or designee, for securing weight or ballast is prohibited.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:62-4.12

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 1885(a), effective 9/2/2014.