Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3304 - Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities › Chapter 3304-6 - Vehicle Modification › Section 3304-6-14 - Used vehicles and transferred equipment

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.]
This rule shall pertain to the modification of used vehicles
				and the transfer of used equipment previously paid for with
				OOD
				funds.
(A) Used vehicles. When
			 OOD is
			 paying either wholly or in part for modifications to a used vehicle, one of the
			 following requirements shall apply:
(1) For
			 any vehicle in which the only modification is installing standard manual
			 (mechanical) hand/foot controls or revising existing manual (mechanical)
			 hand/foot controls, left foot accelerator, wheelchair
			 hoists, and wheelchair carriers there shall be no age or mileage
			 limitations.
(2) Other
			 modifications.
(a) For vehicles
			 not covered under a manufacturer's warranty,
			 OOD may
			 authorize modifications on unmodified vehicles and additional modifications for
			 previously modified vehicles after receipt of a written inspection report from
			 a certified mechanic verifying that the vehicle is in sound condition or will
			 be after repairs are completed.
(b) When a vehicle
			 is older than seven years or has more than seventy thousand miles on the
			 odometer, OOD may authorize modifications on unmodified vehicles
			 and additional modifications for previously modified vehicles when the previous
			 and new modifications are relatively minor and the vehicle is in excellent
			 condition, as inspected and reported by a certified mechanic. The following
			 modifications are considered to be relatively minor:
(i) Those items covered in paragraph (A)(1)
			 of this rule (manual hand/foot controls), spinner knobs, and simple extension
			 modifications of secondary controls described in rule
			 3304-6-06 of
			 the Administrative Code including shift lever, park brake, turn signals, hazard
			 lights, washer/wiper, ignition, lights, dimmer, seat adjustment, HVAC controls,
			 and door locks.
(ii) Pedal
			 extensions, left-foot accelerators, mirrors, and remote switches.
(iii) Other similar items will be considered
			 by OOD on a case-by-case basis.
(iv) Unoccupied wheelchair/scooter handling
			 devices, as defined in rule
			 3304-6-08
			 of the Administrative Code, the installation of which are subject to prior
			 vehicle inspection as required by paragraph (K) of rule
			 3304-6-04
			 of the Administrative Code.
(c) When a vehicle has been previously
			 modified, OOD may authorize additional modifications when all
			 aspects of both the previous and new modifications can be brought into
			 compliance with rules
			 3304-6-01 to
			 3304-6-15
			 of the Administrative Code. When a previously modified vehicle has a raised
			 roof or lowered floor, it shall be inspected by an OOD
			 representative/designee to verify that it complies with or can be modified to
			 comply with the standards in these rules. All other adaptive equipment on a
			 used vehicle purchased by a consumer that is not in compliance with these
			 standards shall be removed and replaced with new adaptive equipment as
			 specified in the evaluation.
(3) Used lowered-floor minivans (L-FMs).
			 OOD may
			 authorize modifications to L-FMs in accordance with paragraphs (A)(1) and
			 (A)(2) of this rule provided that, when the L-FM was converted, it was in
			 accordance with the requirements of rule
			 3304-6-15
			 of the Administrative Code, and that no structural changes have subsequently
			 been made that would render the L-FM non-compliant with rule
			 3304-6-15
			 of the Administrative Code.