# The Rail Vehicle Accessibility (South West Trains Class 458 Vehicles) Exemption Order 2002, Article 5: Exemption


The exemption given by article 4(2) above in relation to regulation 5(1)(b) shall only apply while—
(a) the control device is operable by the palm of the hand exerting a force not exceeding 40 newtons; and
(b) the operator provides, so far as is practicable, in that vehicle or, where an exempted vehicle forms part of a train, in that train a person, other than the driver of that vehicle or train, who is available to assist a disabled person.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/656/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/rail-vehicle-accessibility-south-west-trains-class-458-vehicles-exemption-order-2002/article-5
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