object in front the measurement will be taken from the base of the seat to the nearest obstruction in front. All seating within the vehicle must be forward or rear facing. Each seat must be fitted with fully operational seat belts, compliant with British Standards, except where the law specifically provides an exemption from providing seatbelts. Each seat must not be less than 406mm (16 inches) in width at its widest point. Where bench seats are provided, then the seat must provide at its widest point a minimum of 406mm (16 inches) seating space for each passenger i.e. a bench seat must not be less than 1218 mm (48 inches) in order to accommodate 3 passengers. Wheelchair carrying facilities Any vehicle that has the facility for the carriage of wheelchair(s) and wheelchair passenger(s) must be fitted with:- (a) approved anchorages that must be either chassis or floor linked and capable of withstanding approved dynamic or static tests; (b) restraints independent of each other and anchorages for the safe storage of wheelchair(s), whether folded or otherwise, if carried within the passenger compartment, such anchorages and restraints must be so designed that they do not cause any danger to other passengers; (c) a ramp or ramps for the loading of wheelchair(s) and passenger(s) is available at all times which must have an adequate locking device fitted to ensure that the ramp(s) do not slip or tilt when in use, together with provision for the ramps to be stored safely when not in use. The vehicle, if it has the facility for the carriage of wheelchair(s) and wheelchair passenger(s), must be equipped with a user’s manual/guide on the safe loading and unloading of wheelchair passengers. Any equipment fitted to the vehicle for the purpose of lifting wheelchair(s) into or out of the vehicle must have been tested in accordance with the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) during 6 months prior to being first licensed and at each subsequent renewal and be so certified and produced to the Council. Wheels & Tyres The vehicle must be fitted with at least 4 road wheels.
object in front the measurement will be taken from the base of the seat to the nearest obstruction in front. All seating within the vehicle must be forward or rear facing. Each seat must be fitted with fully operational seat belts, compliant with British Standards, except where the law specifically provides an exemption from providing seatbelts. Each seat must not be less than 406mm (16 inches) in width at its widest point. Where bench seats are provided, then the seat must provide at its widest point a minimum of 406mm (16 inches) seating space for each passenger i.e. a bench seat must not be less than 1218 mm (48 inches) in order to accommodate 3 passengers. Wheelchair carrying facilities Any vehicle that has the facility for the carriage of wheelchair(s) and wheelchair passenger(s) must be fitted with:- (a) approved anchorages that must be either chassis or floor linked and capable of withstanding approved dynamic or static tests; (b) restraints independent of each other and anchorages for the safe storage of wheelchair(s), whether folded or otherwise, if carried within the passenger compartment, such anchorages and restraints must be so designed that they do not cause any danger to other passengers; (c) a ramp or ramps for the loading of wheelchair(s) and passenger(s) is available at all times which must have an adequate locking device fitted to ensure that the ramp(s) do not slip or tilt when in use, together with provision for the ramps to be stored safely when not in use. The vehicle, if it has the facility for the carriage of wheelchair(s) and wheelchair passenger(s), must be equipped with a user’s manual/guide on the safe loading and unloading of wheelchair passengers. Any equipment fitted to the vehicle for the purpose of lifting wheelchair(s) into or out of the vehicle must have been tested in accordance with the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) during 6 months prior to being first licensed and at each subsequent renewal and be so certified and produced to the Council. Wheels & Tyres The vehicle must be fitted with at least 4 road wheels.