1 Scope

1.1 General

This Standard applies to motor vehicles other than passenger cars (as defined in Section 2 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations) designed and manufactured, or altered, and equipped for the purpose of transporting persons with disabilities.

1.2 Inclusions

This Standard specifies

a) the design, manufacture and alteration of vehicles equipped with lifts or ramps;

b) the mobility aid location and securement; and

c) the required safety equipment.

1.3 Exclusions

This Standard does not apply to any transit bus and any over-the-road bus.

This Standard also does not apply to school bus (see CSA D250).

1.4 Units of Measurement

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

1.5 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to Tables and Figures are considered part of the table or Figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.