67 Pa. Code § 171.93. Securement devices and safety restraints.

§ 171.93. Securement devices and safety restraints.

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).

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