Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3304 - Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities › Chapter 3304-6 - Vehicle Modification › Section 3304-6-13 - High tech integrated driving systems

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
[Comment: For dates of non-regulatory government publications,
				publications of recognized organizations and associations, federal rules, and
				federal statutory provisions referenced in this rule, see the "Incorporation by
				Reference" section at the end of rule
				3304-6-01 of the
				Administrative Code.]
The systems contained in this rule shall meet all of the
				requirements identified in rules
				3304-6-01 to
				3304-6-12
				of the Administrative Code, when applicable. When the requirements in this rule
				exceed these cited rules, this rule shall govern.
(A) Joysticks. Joysticks are a unilever
			 driving system and use a single control lever to control the steering,
			 throttle, and brake. The conventional controls for the steering, throttle, and
			 brake remain operational. Joystick driving shall be used only when the consumer
			 has exhausted all other driving control methods, and has demonstrated
			 sufficient proficiency in the joystick's use and operation as assessed by a
			 qualified driver rehabilitation specialist.
(1)
									OOD shall purchase
			 joysticks only from manufacturers that have provided the following information
			 to OOD:
(a) Name of
			 device;
(b) Model number of
			 device;
(c) Item description,
			 including: general description, purpose or device, and device
			 features;
(d) System restrictions
			 and limitations, including:
(i) Restrictions
			 to installation on specific vehicles, and
(ii) Incompatibilities (known and probable)
			 with other adaptive driving equipment or with OEM equipment;
(e) Limitations/capabilities of
			 intended user population;
(f)
			 Current availability of the model:
(i) Length
			 of time in production,
(ii) Number
			 of units sold to date, and
(iii)
			 Customer references, including local/state/federal government and private
			 payers;
(g) Status or
			 designation of VA approval, if any;
(h) Written signed statement that the design
			 complies with all applicable paragraphs of rules
			 3304-6-01 to
			 3304-6-15
			 of the Administrative Code;
(i)
			 Written results of all laboratory, field, and clinical testing as well as data
			 relating to compliance with the gas/brake portion of joystick control in
			 accordance with paragraph (D)(3)(c) of rule
			 3304-6-05 of the
			 Administrative Code;
(j) List of
			 consumer-specific adjustments indicating who shall accomplish the adjustments,
			 that is, the retail dealer, driver rehabilitation specialist, manufacturer,
			 consumer, or other;
(i) The joystick shall
			 have the capability for custom sensitivity settings that can be adjusted by the
			 manufacturer's designee to match the consumer's optimal strength and range of
			 motion.
(ii) The handle (lever)
			 shall have the capability of adaptation by the manufacturer or the retail
			 dealer to accommodate the consumer's needs for effective and safe
			 operation.
(k)
			 Maintenance schedule;
(l) Warranty
			 documents;
(m)
			 Installation/assembly instructions that specify when factory installation is
			 required with fully labeled diagrams included;
(n) User's manual;
(o) Proof of liability insurance as defined
			 in paragraph (I)(1) of rule
			 3304-6-03 of
			 the Administrative Code. Proof that such insurance remains in full force and
			 effect shall be provided to OOD on an annual basis.
(p) List of approved retail
			 dealers/installers.
(q) All
			 information provided by the manufacturer shall be considered public information
			 and subject to public information requests. The information shall be reviewed
			 by a team of licensed engineers for approval. All design changes to an approved
			 model shall be reported to OOD.
Such design changes shall not be sold to
				OOD prior
				to notice, review, and approval. The information that shall be submitted for
				design change review is indicated in paragraphs (A)(1)(a) to (A)(1)(d)(ii), and
				(A)(1)(h) to (A)(1)(n) of this rule. When the information previously provided
				for in paragraphs (A)(1)(c) to (A)(1)(d)(ii), (A)(1)(j) to (A)(1)(l), and
				(A)(1)(n) of this rule remains the same as that submitted for the original
				design approval, the manufacturer shall provide written verification in lieu of
				resubmitting the requested information. OOD shall determine whether the
				design change is sufficient to warrant the need for approval without prior
				notification to the manufacturer when the manufacturer's product is found to be
				in violation of these rules or is found to involve a significant risk to
				consumer safety.