{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-31-710","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-31-710","heading":"EMS vehicle occupant safety","body":"A. An occupant shall use mechanical restraints as required by the Code of Virginia. Stretcher patients shall be secured on the stretcher utilizing a minimum of three straps unless contraindicated by patient condition.\n\nB. Equipment and supplies in the patient compartment shall be stored within a closed and latched compartment or fixed securely in place while not in use.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 31. Virginia Emergency Medical Services Regulations","Part II. EMS Agency, EMS Vehicle and EMS Personnel Standards","Article 3. Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Classifications and Requirements"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter31/section710/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:49:51Z","sha256":"fc406246cf9100579481095e293da9783a703988043f58f49178214da99d401c","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-31-700","next":"us-va/12vac5-31-720"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}