Section 301.65. Wheelchair fasteners.

 

(1)  Each wheelchair shall be secured to the vehicle before the vehicle moves from the parked position with a fastening device with sufficient strength to:

(a) Retain the chair in the event the vehicle overturns.

(b) Prevent the chair from moving.

(c) Prevent the chair's wheels from leaving the floor in the event of a sudden stop or start.

(2)  The device may be either a metal locking unit that secures the wheelchair to the wall or floor or a webbing belt system that accomplishes the same purpose.

(3)  There may be no wheelchair attachment to any door.

(4)  If a webbing belt system is used it shall be secured to the vehicle at not less than 2 points with bolts, nuts, and lock washers or self-locking nuts, or with a positive latching mechanism of matching interlocking units which permits the belt portion to be removed and stored. The webbing system shall be free of any tears or damage to the locking mechanism.

(5)  A webbing belt used to secure the wheelchair to the body frame may not be used to secure the passenger to the wheelchair.

Cr. Register, March, 1982, No. 315 , eff. 4-1-82; am. (3) and (5), Register, April, 1997, No. 496 , eff. 5-1-97.