# The Taxi Accessibility Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, Regulation 5: Duties of drivers


The driver of a regulated taxi shall ensure that when the vehicle is standing or plying for hire or reward or carrying passengers for hire or reward—
(a) the wheelchair space is available for use and any wheelchair restraint systems and wheelchair user restraint systems fitted in accordance with paragraph 2 of the Schedule are in working order and available for use; and
(b) any devices fitted or carried on the vehicle in accordance with paragraphs 3 to 8 of the Schedule are in working order and available for use.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2015/396/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/taxi-accessibility-regulations-northern-ireland-2015/regulation-5
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