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Vehicle Inspection Presentation
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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
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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.
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Lifts continued All interior and exterior lift lights must be fully operational All Lifts must have manual hand pump stored in provided clip
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Exteriors continued All exterior lights and signals must be fully operational All lens covers and housings must be free of damage
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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
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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
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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
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Tires Per NJDOT, a tire cannot be used having exposed fabric on the tread or sidewall
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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
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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 16-25 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
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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
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