F1PART IVThe conduct of drivers and conductors of regulated public service vehicles with respect to wheelchair users and other disabled persons

Route numbers etc16.

(1)

Subject to regulation 15(2) (equipment failure preventing use), a driver and a conductor of a regulated public service vehicle shall ensure that—

(a)

a route number (if any) and a destination is displayed in the positions provided for such displays with respect to the vehicle in accordance (as the case may be) with either paragraph 8 of Schedule 2 or paragraph 7 of Schedule 3;

(b)

a route number and a destination displayed in accordance with sub-paragraph (a) which is required to be provided with a means of illumination shall have characters that are kept illuminated between sunset and sunrise; and

(c)

the vehicle shall at all times display the correct route number and destination.

(2)

Sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph (1) shall not apply to an emergency replacement vehicle or to a temporary service vehicle until 21 days has elapsed from the day when the vehicle is first used as an emergency replacement vehicle or as a temporary service vehicle, provided that—

(a)

the route number (if any) and a destination shall be displayed either on the front or on the nearside of the vehicle as close as practical to the foremost passenger entrance; and

(b)

the requirement of sub-paragraph (c) of paragraph (1) is complied with.

(3)

In this regulation, “destination” and “route number” have the same meanings as in paragraph 7(6) of Schedule 3 to the 2000 Regulations and—

“emergency replacement vehicle” means a public service vehicle which has been brought into service on the route in question to provide emergency cover; and

“temporary service vehicle” means a public service vehicle which is in service on a temporary route or service.