This bill authorizes private inspection facilities in New Jersey to conduct off-site vehicle inspections for one or more vehicles, including diesel-fueled trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 8,500 pounds or less, heavy-duty diesel trucks, and diesel-powered motor vehicles. However, it explicitly prohibits these facilities from performing off-site inspections on school buses or vehicles with elevated chassis heights. This change expands the current regulations, which only allow off-site inspections for fleets of 10 or more vehicles.
The bill defines "off-site vehicle inspection" as an inspection conducted at a location other than the facility's licensed business address, adhering to the rules set by the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Additionally, the Chief Administrator is empowered to adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement this provision. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.