2 Del. Admin. Code § 2287-14.0

Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 12, June 1, 2024

Section 2287-14.0 - Specifications for Medical Transport Vehicles

14.1 Upon application by letter of any public carrier operating in this State, DelDOT may waive the requirements (other than those specified in the Delaware Code) of this Chapter if it is shown to the satisfaction of DelDOT that such a waiver will not endanger the safety of the public.

14.2 "Medical Transport Vehicles" operate as limousines, but serve a specific purpose, as defined in Chapter 1. The Registration and Maintenance requirements identified in Chapter 11 also apply to this subcategory of limousines.

14.3 Safety Regulations. Each operator and its officers, agents, employees and representatives shall comply with the following regulations, and each such operator shall require that said officers, agents, employees and representatives shall become conversant with these regulations.

14.3.1 Inspection and Certification of Inspection

14.3.1.1 All medical transport vehicles for which Certificates have been issued by DelDOT shall be inspected semi-annually by OPC. Nothing herein shall limit OPC to require more frequent inspection of such vehicles when, in its opinion, the safety of the public so requires. Medical Transport vehicles not domiciled in Delaware or who are self-inspecting, must be inspected at a motor vehicle inspection lane annually.

14.3.1.2 No medical transport vehicle shall be operated unless it prominently displays on the right hand side of the windshield, visible from the exterior, an unexpired Certificate of Inspection issued by OPC.

14.3.1.3 The passenger capacity of each vehicle is determined by the manufacturer's rating, however, the vehicle may be permanently altered to reduce passenger capacity as long as the integrity and safety of the vehicle has not been compromised and has been approved by OPC.

14.3.2 Vehicle

14.3.2.1 Medical Transport Vehicles must permanently display the Certificate Holder's name and telephone number on the exterior of the vehicle with a minimum of 3"/7.65 cm. in height.

14.3.2.2 Each medical transport vehicle must have displayed on both sides thereof, the number assigned by DelDOT in letters and figures two inches 2"/5.1cm. in the following style:

DELDOT - 5000

Note: Effective September 10, 2011, DelDOT numbers will no longer be assigned by the Office of Public Carrier Regulation and will not be required to be displayed on public carrier vehicles.

14.3.2.3 All letters, numerals, and markings must be painted or permanently affixed and of colors contrasting with the background vehicle color.

14.3.2.4 For all medical transport vehicles used for paralift operations, the overhead clearance between the top of the door opening and the raised lift platform, or highest point of the ramp, shall be a minimum of 56 inches, or such other distance as may be required by ADA or other federal or state laws or regulations.

14.3.2.5 All medical transport vehicles with wheelchair lifts must have a design load capacity of at least 600 pounds.

14.3.2.6 No ramps may be used for the loading and unloading of passengers unless they meet ADA Accessibility Guidelines.

14.3.2.7 All tie-downs or other securement devices used for paralift operations must meet the ADA Accessibility Guidelines.

2 Del. Admin. Code § 2287-14.0

15 DE Reg. 550 (10/01/11)
22 DE Reg. 1030 (6/1/2019) (Final)