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Jurisdictional Use of PBBTs

Jurisdictional Use of PBBTs . PBBTs used for enforcement in USA Currently. Overview. Performance Based Brake Testers (PBBT) are currently in use by jurisdictions other than roadside inspections. Examples are: Registration renewal For – hire vehicle testing Transit bus testing

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Jurisdictional Use of PBBTs

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  1. Jurisdictional Use of PBBTs PBBTs used for enforcement in USA Currently

  2. Overview • Performance Based Brake Testers (PBBT) are currently in use by jurisdictions other than roadside inspections. • Examples are: • Registration renewal • For – hire vehicle testing • Transit bus testing • School bus testing

  3. Registration Renewal • Many states (18+DC) require an annual or biennial safety inspection before a vehicle can be registered in the state. • In New Jersey, Delaware and Washington DC, passing a PBBT is virtually required to renew plates. (Approx 7.5 million vehicles)

  4. Registration Renewal • In New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, Missouri, Texas, Illinois (Trucks only) and Utah the use of a PBBT to pass/fail safety inspection is optional. • Thus 10 states have determined that PBBTs are accurate and repeatable enough for enforcement (put out of service). Delaware Inspection Facility

  5. For-Hire Vehicle Testing • Some local jurisdictions require testing of for-hire vehicles such as taxi cabs and shuttle buses. • At least the cities (New York, Miami, and Jacksonville) require each vehicle to pass a PBBT regularly. (60,000+ vehicles regulated) Lane 1 NYC Inspection Facility

  6. Transit Bus Testing • Transit Buses are required to pass a performance brake test in virtually all jurisdictions. • This has traditionally been accomplished by a measured stop from 20mph (actual road test). • A number or jurisdictions have now opted for PBBTs because of their all-weather capability and detailed results. • Estimate 5000 buses tested per year. Niagara Frontier Cold Spring Garage

  7. School Bus Testing • Virtually all states require annual or biannual inspection of school buses. • Some local jurisdictions have opted to use PBBTs for their periodic bus inspections. (Over 2000 buses tested regularly on PBBTs) School Bus Inspection in Florida

  8. Summary • Every day hundreds of vehicles are tested on PBBT for enforcement purposes. • These test have proven reliable, accurate, and repeatable for many vehicle types. • These testers have withstood challenges and become accepted practice in may applications.

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