WC 19 is a voluntary industry standard for designing and manufacturing a wheelchair that will be used as a seat in a motor vehicle. A WC19 wheelchair has:

• At least four permanently labeled securement points that can withstand the forces of a 30 mph, 20 g impact.
• Specific securement point geometry that will accept a securement strap end fitting hook.
• Has clear path of travel for allowing proper placement of vehicle mounted occupant safety restraints next to the body,
• Anchor points for an optional wheelchair anchored pelvic safety belt, that is designed to withstand a 30 mph, 20 g impact, and,
• A standard interface on the pelvic belt to connect to a vehicle-anchored shoulder belt.

All wheelchairs transported on Saint Paul Public Schools routes should meet the WC-19 Standard.  Information on the Standard is available from the following links.