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In forceAmended1999 Revised Edition

97H. Signs and markings

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Last amended by an amending law of 2006.

(1)

A vehicle shall have a sign conforming with Diagram 3 of the Schedule, or a sign of equivalent meaning conforming to the dimensions in that diagram, which —

(a)

is coloured white on a blue background;

(b)

has dimensions of not less than 150 millimetres by 150 millimetres when fitted externally or of not less than 60 millimetres by 60 millimetres when fitted internally; and

(c)

is situated —

(i)

on the exterior of the vehicle and adjacent to any entrance for a wheelchair user;

(ii)

on the interior of the vehicle and adjacent to any exit for a wheelchair user; (iii)adjacent to any wheelchair space; and

(iv)

in a position clearly visible to a wheelchair user.

(2)

There shall be situated adjacent to a wheelchair space and in a position clearly visible to a wheelchair user —

(a)

a sign indicating the direction that the wheelchair and the wheelchair user shall face during travel; and

(b)

appropriate safety instructions explaining the use of the wheelchair space.

(3)

Where a vehicle is fitted with a wheelchair space for a forward-facing wheelchair in accordance with the requirements of rule 97C, instructions on the use of the wheelchair restraint system and wheelchair user restraint system shall be situated in a position readily visible to any person using the system.

Subregulation 1

A vehicle shall have a sign conforming with Diagram 3 of the Schedule, or a sign of equivalent meaning conforming to the dimensions in that diagram, which —

(a)

is coloured white on a blue background;

(b)

has dimensions of not less than 150 millimetres by 150 millimetres when fitted externally or of not less than 60 millimetres by 60 millimetres when fitted internally; and

(c)

is situated —

(i)

on the exterior of the vehicle and adjacent to any entrance for a wheelchair user;

(ii)

on the interior of the vehicle and adjacent to any exit for a wheelchair user; (iii)adjacent to any wheelchair space; and

(iv)

in a position clearly visible to a wheelchair user.

Subregulation 2

There shall be situated adjacent to a wheelchair space and in a position clearly visible to a wheelchair user —

(a)

a sign indicating the direction that the wheelchair and the wheelchair user shall face during travel; and

(b)

appropriate safety instructions explaining the use of the wheelchair space.

Subregulation 3

Where a vehicle is fitted with a wheelchair space for a forward-facing wheelchair in accordance with the requirements of rule 97C, instructions on the use of the wheelchair restraint system and wheelchair user restraint system shall be situated in a position readily visible to any person using the system.

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