Motor vehicles for the transportation of persons with physical disabilities

Designation Number:
D409
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

1.1 This Standard applies to motor vehicles other than passenger cars (as defined in Section 2 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada)) designed and manufactured, or converted, and equipped for the purpose of transporting persons with physical disabilities.

1.2 This Standard specifies (a)the design and manufacture of the vehicle, lifts, and ramps; (b)the mobility aid location and securement; and (c)the required safety equipment.

1.3 This Standard does not apply to any transit bus and any overbus.

1.4 The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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