[F1ANNEX XI U.K. NATURE OF AND PROVISIONS FOR THE EC TYPE-APPROVAL OF SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES

Appendix 6

Meaning of notes : U.K.

W 3 The longitudinal plane of the intended wheelchair-travelling position shall be parallel to the longitudinal plane of the vehicle. U.K.

Appropriate information shall be made available to the vehicle owner that, in order to be capable of withstanding the forces transmitted by the tie-down mechanism during the various driving conditions, a wheelchair with a structure meeting the relevant part of ISO 7176-19:2008 is recommended.

Appropriate adaptations may be made to the seats of the vehicle without further testing provided if it can be demonstrated to the technical service that their anchorages, mechanisms and head restraints provide the same level of performance.

The luggage retention requirements of UNECE Regulation No. 17 shall not apply.]