Section 301.66. Seats and restraints.

 

(1)  Seat frames may be equipped with a device to which belts or restraining harnesses may be attached.

(2)  Every occupant shall be secured to the wheelchair while being transported.

(3)  Vehicles manufactured and placed in operation prior to August 25, 1990, that are designed to transport wheelchairs may have aisle facing seats over the wheel housing provided they are equipped with a device to prevent a passenger from sliding off either end. A seat belt may not in itself meet this requirement. The seat shall be permanently mounted and may not fold up or down.

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