Road Transport (Public Passenger Services) Regulation 2002
249Condition of demand responsive service vehicles
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249 Condition of demand responsive service vehicles (1) The authorised operator of a DRS vehicle must not operate, or allow someone else to operate, the vehicle as a DRS vehicle if— (a) the vehicle’s exterior and interior are not clean and undamaged; and (b) the vehicle’s fittings are not clean and undamaged, properly fitted and securely in place and, if appropriate, fully operational. Examples for par (b) of fittings to be fully operational 1 interior lights and window-winding mechanisms 2 fire-extinguisher 3 if the DRS vehicle is fitted with a security camera, the security camera Note The authorised operator must also comply with any standards about exterior, of a DRS vehicle, includes the body, door panels, bumper bars, trim and wheels of the vehicle. interior, of a DRS vehicle, includes the interior of the boot (if any) of