Department of the Environment
Transport and the Regions - Mobility Unit

DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1995
THE GOVERNMENT'S PROPOSALS FOR TAXIS


DIAGRAM 2 - SWIVEL SEAT DEPLOYED

When fully rotated the front edge of the seat cushion must project at least 100mm from the side of the vehicle.

There must be a minimum distance between the highest point on the seat cushion and the top of the door aperture of 760mm.

The highest point on the seat cushion from the ground must be between 450mm and 550mm when deployed. If another means is provided for the wheelchair users to transfer inside the vehicle then the range can be 450 to 650mm.

Diagram 2 Photograph
Diagram 2

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Last updated 5 August 1997