Vehicle Inspection Presentation

Required Documentation  Each vehicle MUST contain ORIGINAL Registration & Insurance documents  NJ TRANSIT recommends that original documents be kept together AND in the same place on all vehicles

Safety Equipment  First Aid Kits Must be Mounted  Each vehicle MUST be equipped with Safety Triangles  It is recommended that all vehicles carry proper seatbelt cutters and not Letter openers  All safety buzzers and lights must be in working order (Rear emergency door, windows, etc..)  Emergency egress windows & roof hatch’s must be lubricated twice yearly and must be able to be opened with ease.

VEHICLE INTERIOR  Seats need to be free of dirt, debris, stains, & tears  All cabin lights must be working including interior stepwell, driver’s light, etc..  Seat Belts must be clean and operational  Floors must be kept free of dirt & debris (including the driver’s area)

Interiors: continued  A/C & Heating systems must be FULLY operational  Interiors must be kept clean  All dashboard gauges, instruments, and knobs must be in proper working condition

SIGNAGE/DECALS  All vehicles purchased with 5310 funds must have the following decals: “No Smoking”, “Seatbelts Required”, “Vehicle Height”,  Due to new NJ No Smoking Law, all other vehicle should also now have “No Smoking” signage in them

Signage/Decals continued  All Emergency exits (windows/doors) must be marked with “Emergency Exit” decals that are not faded per NJDOT.  All vehicles purchased with 5310 funds must have signage detailing Mobility Device securement instructions & Lift Operating instructions

Mobility Device Lifts  Lift platforms should have a slight upward tilt upon deployment. Platforms that do not are marked “Not Level”  Lifts that are equipped with safety belts must be free of ANY damage. Those that are found frayed must be replaced  Lifts with safety belts must have functional interlock systems

Lifts continued  All interior and exterior lift lights must be fully operational  All Lifts must have manual hand pump stored in provided clip

Lifts: continued  All lift safety hand rails should be tight and not have an exceptional amount of play  Lift control box shall be damage free and the wire cannot be cut or damaged

Securement Systems  Vehicles must have 4 floor belts per mobility space. Belts must be FROM SAME System. Shoulder belts MUST ALSO MATCH floor system  Floor Tracks must be kept free of dirt & debris

Securements continued  Securement Retractors MUST be stored in provided storage containers after use. Torn pouches & damaged boxes are not acceptable  Securement Retractors and all belts must be kept clean. See manufacturer’s literature for proper cleaning instructions

Vehicle Exteriors  All Exterior decals and paint must be damage free  All vehicles purchased with 5310 funds must have NJT’s colors & identification numbers (16-???). 16 numbers must be posted on the front header panel and at the top of the rear of the vehicle.  All vehicles purchased with 5310 funds must display “Owned By/Purchased By” decals as well as “Operated By” decals

Exteriors continued  All exterior lights and signals must be fully operational  All lens covers and housings must be free of damage

Exteriors: continued  All exterior reflectors must be damage free  All exterior mirrors must be damage free  All vehicles purchased with 5310 funds must have a fully functional reverse alarm

Body Damage: Wear and Tear  Reasonable wear and tear damage may be determined as acceptable for 5310 vehicles purchased prior to 2003  The definition of reasonable wear & tear is scuffs, small scratches, faded paint & decals, and small dents

Body Damage: Substantial  5310 funded vehicles must be damage free. No dents, No deep gashes, No detached body panels are acceptable  Decals must be damage free

Tires Per NJDOT, a tire cannot be used having exposed fabric on the tread or sidewall

Tires: continued  Per NJDOT, the front tires shall have a minimum tread groove of 4/32. Rear tires minimum is 2/32. If any part of the tire is found to be non compliant, the tire will not be acceptable

Tires: continued  Per NJDOT, a vehicle shall not be operated with re- grooved, recapped, or retread tires on the front wheels. This is for any vehicle carrying between passengers not including the driver  For vehicles carrying 15 passengers or less, these tire types are not to be utilized at all according to NJDOT

NJ TRANSIT Inspection Form  As you can see by the actual form, NJT’s inspection is a basic safety inspection.  It’s possible that in the future, inspections may become more mechanical in nature