42 USC 12142 - Public entities operating fixed route systems

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 28, 2024

§ 12142.

Public entities operating fixed route systems

(a)

Purchase and lease of new vehicles

(b)

Purchase and lease of used vehicles

(c)

Remanufactured vehicles

(1)

General rule

Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be considered discrimination for purposes of section 12132 of this title and section 794 of title 29 for a public entity which operates a fixed route system—

(A)

to remanufacture a vehicle for use on such system so as to extend its usable life for 5 years or more, which remanufacture begins (or for which the solicitation is made) after the 30th day following July 26, 1990; or

(B)

to purchase or lease for use on such system a remanufactured vehicle which has been remanufactured so as to extend its usable life for 5 years or more, which purchase or lease occurs after such 30th day and during the period in which the usable life is extended;

unless, after remanufacture, the vehicle is, to the maximum extent feasible, readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

(2)

Exception for historic vehicles

(A)

General rule

(B)

Vehicles of historic character defined by regulations

(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 222, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 339.)

cite as: 42 USC 12142