PSV Accessibility Regulations (DDA Regulations) - at a glance
PSV Accessibility Regulations (DDA Regulations) - at a glance
(02 Jan 2016, 3:44 pm)S813 FVK We should make Jimmi the NEB Non-DDA bus reporterI'm already the 'most annoying' poster. Besides, making me the NEB Non-DDA bus reporter would possibly cause repercussions for your job of 'destination inspector'
(02 Jan 2016, 3:44 pm)S813 FVK We should make Jimmi the NEB Non-DDA bus reporterI'm already the 'most annoying' poster. Besides, making me the NEB Non-DDA bus reporter would possibly cause repercussions for your job of 'destination inspector'
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This might be a good time to plug the photos I've just uploaded...
Un-modified interior of a Wright Cadet - as modelled by 1915 which I took to Thorntons
Arriva North East - DAF SB120 Wright Cadet Interior by Scott Cooper, on Flickr
Modified interior of a Wright Cadet - as modelled by 1920 that I returned from Thorntons
Arriva North East - DAF SB120 Wright Cadet Interior by Scott Cooper, on Flickr
The modifications you can see comparing the two pictures are:
- Tip-down seat removed on the nearside
- Wheelchair backrest moved forward using a frame
- Extra hand-rails across the windows on nearside, with upright rail removed
No doubt we'll start to see the arguments from spotters about the PSVAR/DDA regulations.
In my opinion, these regulations are the way forward to making all buses accessible for pushchairs, wheelchairs and the elderly. If the entrance to the bus is too tight, it's a struggle to get on and there will be more reasons.
I'd hate to have seen what buses would be like without these regulations to be honest.
(03 Jan 2016, 11:15 am)GX03 SVC No doubt we'll start to see the arguments from spotters about the PSVAR/DDA regulations.
In my opinion, these regulations are the way forward to making all buses accessible for pushchairs, wheelchairs and the elderly. If the entrance to the bus is too tight, it's a struggle to get on and there will be more reasons.
I'd hate to have seen what buses would be like without these regulations to be honest.
(03 Jan 2016, 11:15 am)GX03 SVC No doubt we'll start to see the arguments from spotters about the PSVAR/DDA regulations.
In my opinion, these regulations are the way forward to making all buses accessible for pushchairs, wheelchairs and the elderly. If the entrance to the bus is too tight, it's a struggle to get on and there will be more reasons.
I'd hate to have seen what buses would be like without these regulations to be honest.
(03 Jan 2016, 11:18 am)S813 FVK You have done prior to the regulations coming into force?
(03 Jan 2016, 11:18 am)S813 FVK You have done prior to the regulations coming into force?
(03 Jan 2016, 11:25 am)GX03 SVC Bitey as usual, Robert?
Never tried putting a pram or wheelchair onto a step-entrance vehicle.......?
(03 Jan 2016, 11:25 am)GX03 SVC Bitey as usual, Robert?
Never tried putting a pram or wheelchair onto a step-entrance vehicle.......?
(03 Jan 2016, 11:15 am)GX03 SVC No doubt we'll start to see the arguments from spotters about the PSVAR/DDA regulations.
In my opinion, these regulations are the way forward to making all buses accessible for pushchairs, wheelchairs and the elderly. If the entrance to the bus is too tight, it's a struggle to get on and there will be more reasons.
I'd hate to have seen what buses would be like without these regulations to be honest.
I might not be in a wheelchair, but I quite like having something to hold onto so I don't fall over.
(03 Jan 2016, 11:15 am)GX03 SVC No doubt we'll start to see the arguments from spotters about the PSVAR/DDA regulations.
In my opinion, these regulations are the way forward to making all buses accessible for pushchairs, wheelchairs and the elderly. If the entrance to the bus is too tight, it's a struggle to get on and there will be more reasons.
I'd hate to have seen what buses would be like without these regulations to be honest.
I might not be in a wheelchair, but I quite like having something to hold onto so I don't fall over.
i have emailed north yorkshire ipt compliance team on dda compliant buses in northallerton, as there was a lot of buses non dda new years eve , where do i stand if a non dda compliant bus turns up do i bill them for taking a taxi instead ? i said i would take photos if they need evidence !! i love annoying ipt at county hall as they removed my son off his school bus when i told them the school signs were incorrect which i had photos of , they say they have no money but my son goes by taxi now as the law says with having special needs they have to transport him
(01 Jan 2016, 9:17 pm)Adrian DVSA should be policing it through spot checks. Not sure whether this will also be covered as part of an MOT going forward though?I imagine there will be a lot of tale telling - whether it is with foundation or not.
It's always going to be a case that people will report it too, so I can't see any operators running the risk.
(01 Jan 2016, 9:17 pm)Adrian DVSA should be policing it through spot checks. Not sure whether this will also be covered as part of an MOT going forward though?I imagine there will be a lot of tale telling - whether it is with foundation or not.
It's always going to be a case that people will report it too, so I can't see any operators running the risk.
If a single deck bus, not coach, with more than 22 seats runs on a registered public bus service (ie not restricted to kids or factory workers) it now has to be DDA compliant. Whether VOSA roadside checks will enforce correct interpretation of rules regarding destinations etc I don't know, although they do seem to look for any excuse to issue spot fines. I assume vehicles will have to have all that is required by DDA when going for annual PCV tests. For school runs different local authorities have differing requirements. I run 30 year old Bedfords on school runs (not in Northeast) and on a once a week market day council subsidised service, and can use the coaches on that til 2020.
(13 Jan 2016, 12:45 am)Davie Is this https://flic.kr/p/C8gBsr DDA Compliant?
(13 Jan 2016, 12:45 am)Davie Is this https://flic.kr/p/C8gBsr DDA Compliant?
(13 Jan 2016, 12:52 am)GX03 SVC Up until the 20th. Should really be replaced now if it isn't PSVAR compliant.
(13 Jan 2016, 12:52 am)GX03 SVC Up until the 20th. Should really be replaced now if it isn't PSVAR compliant.
