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Vehicle Inspection Presentation

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

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Vehicle Inspection Presentation

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  1. Vehicle Inspection Presentation

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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)

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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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