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.
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