N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-50A.26 - Transmission
(a) When an automatic transmission is used, it shall provide at least three forward speeds and one reverse
speed.
(b) When a manual transmission is used, second gear and higher shall be synchronized except when
incompatible with engine power. A minimum of three forward speeds and one reverse speed shall be provided.
(c) A diagram of the shifting control pattern shall be located in a position easily visible to the
driver.
(d) The automatic transmission shift lever shall be equipped with a detent mechanism to ensure
that the transmission cannot accidentally move from "neutral" to a drive gear without driver effort.
(e)
School buses that are not equipped with a "park" position on the shift control selector for automatic transmissions shall be equipped with a
heavy-duty parking brake.
(f) The transmission shift control lever/mechanism shall be mounted to the
right of the steering column.
(g) The shift indicator shall align with the corresponding gear.
Notes
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