Wheelchair spaces
- Fit at least one wheelchair space on regulated public service vehicles
Northern Ireland Statutory Rule
2003
United Kingdom
Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003
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8 compliance obligations
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Schedules
Rearward-facing wheelchairs
- Fit rearward-facing wheelchair spaces to regulated public service vehicles
Boarding lifts and ramps
- Fit boarding lifts/ramps meeting safety, size & interlock standards
Communication devices
- Fit communication devices for wheelchair users in and on your vehicle
Priority seats
- Fit at least four priority seats meeting accessibility requirements
Handrails and handholds
- Fit handrails and handholds to required standards in regulated public service vehicles
Communication devices
- Fit and maintain bus stop-request devices to accessibility standards
Handrails
- Fit handrails in regulated public service vehicles to accessibility standards
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Definitions
Lighting
Forward-facing wheelchairs
Entrances and exits
Gangways
Signs and markings
Definitions
Floor and gangways
Steps
Kneeling systems
Route and destination displays
Definitions
Floors and gangways
Seats
Steps
Kneeling systems
Route and destination displays
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Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Application
Exemptions
Recognition of EEA equivalent requirements
Introductory
Applications and fees for accessibility certificates
Accessibility certificate
Introductory
Applications for type vehicle approval
Copies of drawings and specifications
Fees for approval as a type vehicle
Introductory
Form of declaration of conformity
Introductory
Form of conformity certificate
Fee for conformity certificate
Issue of duplicate documentation
Reviews and appeals
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