The requirements for securement devices and safety restraints are as follows:
- (1) Each wheelchair or other type of mobility device location shall have devices that secure wheelchairs or other types of mobility devices in a forward-facing position at a minimum of four anchorage points. The securement devices shall be installed and used as designated by the manufacturer.
- (2) Three-point safety restraints for lap and upper torso shall be provided for wheelchair and other types of mobility device occupants.
- (3) Securement devices and safety restraints shall be designed and installed in compliance with FMVSS No. 222. See Appendix A.
Authority
The provisions of this § 171.93 amended under the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa.C.S. § § 4103, 4551—4553 and 6103.
Source
The provisions of this § 171.93 adopted August 19, 1983, effective August 20, 1983, 13 Pa.B. 2561; readopted December 4, 1987, effective December 5, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5052; amended September 13, 1996, effective September 14, 1996, 26 Pa.B. 4411. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (129344).