Department of the Environment
Transport and the Regions - Mobility Unit

DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995
THE GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSALS FOR TAXIS


AN INFORMAL CONSULTATION DOCUMENT
ISSUED JOINTLY BY:

DOE Northern Ireland DETR Scottish Office

Contents

Introduction

Section 1

Part one - Timetable for implementation
Part two - Technical specification
Part three - 'Interim' requirements for existing re-licensed vehicles

Diagrams

Annexes

Annex A - Exemption Criteria
Annex B - Status requirements for swivel seats

Section 2

Part 1 - Assessment of costs/benefits
Part 2 - Duties of drivers of regular taxis
Part 3 - Safety of wheelchairs in taxis
Part 4 - Enforcement
Part 5 - Questions and answers
Part 6 - Where to send responses
Part 7 - Exemption procedures in Scotland

Questionnaire


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Last updated 5 August 1997