# The Taxi Accessibility Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015, Paragraph 8: Handholds and handrails


(1) Where an entrance or exit to a regulated taxi is fitted with a step in accordance with paragraph 6(1) the vehicle shall have at least one handhold or handrail fitted at that entrance or exit.
(2) The handholds or handrails shall—
(a) have a slip resistant surface;
(b) be capable of being easily and firmly gripped by a passenger; and
(c) contrast with the parts of the vehicle adjacent to the handhold or handrail.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2015/396/schedule/paragraph/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/taxi-accessibility-regulations-northern-ireland-2015/schedule/paragraph-8
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