There were some pretty tough laws passed in 1992 relating to the construction of accessible vans, which included how many inches were necessary. In 2004, NHTSA, passed even tougher laws and requirements, placing more responsibility and liability on anyone who touches a vehicle for conversion and modification. Some of those requirements included securement of chair and passenger restraints, crossing the chest and belt of all chair users, whether the chair was manual or electric. If you need the website for that info, please advise. W In a message dated 8/10/05 5:49:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I have to bend over double drive my wheelchair backwards on to the lift ramp, then have to turn to the left and make my front wheels just so they are where the safety stop clears my wheels, be lifted up praying each time it doesn't break and then back on up with a quarter of a inch clearance between the lift and my back tires on each side to be able to go through the threshole. Once I am in and the lift is in the folding position, I got one inch clearance from hitting the tip of my shoes, I then get tied down on all four corners of my chair to go for a ride. But my Gosh!!! I am so thankful to have my own transpor- tation. >>
