CAN/CSA-D409-02 (R2012)

Preface

This is the third edition of CSA Standard D409, Motor Vehicles for the Transportation of Persons with Physical Disabilities. It replaces the previous editions published in 1992 and 1984. The Standard was developed at the request of the Canadian Conference of Motor Transport Administrators.

It is intended that this Standard be applied to motor vehicles operated for, or on behalf of, any person, club, agency, or organization that provides a transportation service for persons with physical disabilities. This Standard does not apply to transit vehicles and intercity motor coaches.

This Standard makes reference to several motor vehicle safety regulations (MVSR) contained in federal regulations. The applicability of some MVSR requirements is dependent on the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle. Some MVSR requirements apply to vehicles having a GVWR of 4536 kg (10 000 lb) and under, while some apply to vehicles having a GVWR of over 4536 kg (10 000 lb).

This Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Motor Vehicles for the Transportation of Persons with Physical Disabilities, under the jurisdiction of the Strategic Steering Committee on Public Safety, and has been approved by the Technical Committee. 

This Standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.

Scope

1.1

This Standard applies to motor vehicles other than passenger cars (as defined in Section 2 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Canada)) designed and manufactured, or converted, and equipped for the purpose of transporting persons with physical disabilities.

1.2

This Standard specifies

(a) the design and manufacture of the vehicle, lifts, and ramps;

(b) the mobility aid location and securement; and

(c) the required safety equipment.

1.3

This Standard does not apply to any transit bus and any over-the-road bus.

1.4

The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.