NSRA Vehicle Safety Inspection Requirements

Required Equipment

1. Horn: Electric only.
2. Speed Indicator: Speedometer or calibrated tachometer at 65 mph.
3. Rear View Mirror: One inside or outside on driver's side of vehicle.
4. Glass: Must be safety plate, lexon, or tempered glass.
5. Lighting: Hi-beam; low-beam; tail; brake; license.
6. Windshield Wiper: Electric or vacuum operated.
7. Automatic Transmission Lockout: Neutral and/or park start only.
8. Tires: 3/32 tread acceptable. Must meet D.O.T. specifications.
9. Steering No excessive "play" (2" radius max.) or binding; system must be safely mounted.
10. Throttle Linkage: Must not travel past center.
11. Fuel System: Check Vent on Trunk and Interior Mounted Tanks; no clear, plastic lines allowed. No leaks.
12. Exhaust System: No Leaks: Must pass rear edge of front door and exit exhaust away from vehicle.
13. Self-aligning Rod End Bearings: Check for fractures, insert sloppiness or binding.
14. Shock Absorbers: One per wheel, no leaks, 2" travel in each direction.
15. Brakes: Four-wheel brakes, no leaks, check brake pedal travel, no copper tubing, check length of flexible lines.
16. Sxrub Line: No steering, suspension or chassis components should be below this line.

Recommended Equipment: May be reason for failure

1. Windshield: Should be AS-1.
2. Shift Pattern: Shift pattern should be visible except on three speed standard column shift.
3. Fuel Lines: Should be safely mounted and routed.
4. Parking Brake: Should be activated independent of vehicle's hydraulic system.
5. Self-aligning Rod End Bearings: Ball should have 1/8 inch spacer on each side of the ball if there is any misalignment. Rod ends should not have more than 10° misalignment. ROD ENDS and 4 BAR-PARALLEL RADIUS ROD SYSTEM rubber bushed ends should have a safety washer at least the same outside diameter as the housing or larger.
6. Brake Lines: Should be safely mounted and routed.
7. Chassis Fasteners: Self-locking nuts, lock-washers, safety wire, or cotter pins.

For Your Safety

1. Safety Equipment: Fire extinguisher in driver/passenger compartment, seat belts, a third brake light and a dual master cylinder.



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