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

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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.