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Paragraph 1 Interpretation

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In this Schedule—

  • “boarding lift” means a lift fitted to a regulated taxi for the purpose of allowing wheelchair users to board and alight from the vehicle;

  • “boarding ramp” means a ramp fitted to a regulated taxi for the purpose of allowing wheelchair users to board and alight from the vehicle;

  • “contrast” means a contrast in the amount of light which is reflected by the surfaces of the parts of a regulated taxi or its equipment which is required by these Regulations to contrast;

  • “entrance” means any aperture or space provided to enable passengers to board the vehicle;

  • “exit” means any aperture or space provided to enable passengers to alight from the vehicle;

  • “intercom system” means an electronic communication system allowing passengers to communicate with the driver as required;

  • “induction loop system” means an audio-frequency induction loop;

  • “kg” means kilogram(s);

  • “mm” means millimetre(s);

  • “passenger compartment” means the area of the vehicle that is separated from the driver’s seat by a fixed partition;

  • “portable ramp” means a ramp which is carried on a regulated taxi for the purpose of allowing wheelchair users to board and alight from the vehicle;

  • “the Department” means the Department of the Environment;

  • “wheelchair restraint system” means a system which is designed to keep a wheelchair restrained within the wheelchair space;

  • “wheelchair space” means a space for a wheelchair with which a regulated taxi is fitted in accordance with paragraph 2;

  • “wheelchair user” means a disabled person using a wheelchair; and

  • “wheelchair user restraint system” means a system which is designed to keep a wheelchair user restrained in the wheelchair.