Section 144-208-9 - TRANSPORTATION9.A. ADMINISTRATION. 9.A.1. The operator or designee shall keep on file copies of the driver's license for any individual who is allowed to operate a camp vehicle. NC 9.A.2. Drivers of vehicles carrying campers shall be at least 21 years of age and be approved by the camp's auto liability insurer's agent. C9.A.3. The operator or designee shall ascertain each driver's ability and skill level with regards to the type of vehicle to be driven. C9.B. VEHICLES. 9.B.1. Vehicles used for the transportation of campers, and vehicles shall conform to the requirements of the Maine Department of Motor Vehicles. C9.B.2. Camp vehicles used to transport campers shall be inspected for safety, daily, when used. The inspection shall verify the safe condition of the following: C 9.C. VEHICLE RELATED SAFETY PRACTICES. 9.C.1. Youth camps shall ensure the following when providing, or making provision for transportation of campers:
9.C.1.a. Campers shall not be left unattended in a vehicle. C 9.C.1.b. Campers shall only enter and exit a vehicle stopped on a public road from the curbside. C 9.C.1.c. The interior and exterior of each vehicle shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition with clear passage to regular passenger doors. C
9.C.1.d. Each vehicle used to transport children shall be maintained in accordance with Federal safety standards upon manufacture. C 9.C.1.d.1. All occupants shall be secured by an operable restraint system as required by law, when the vehicle is in motion. C9.C.1.e. The driver shall not transport more persons than specified by the vehicle manufacturer. C 9.C.1.f. All passengers shall be seated and shall remain seated whenever the vehicle is in motion. C 9.C.1.g. In addition to the driver, there should be present in any vehicle transporting 15 or more campers such camp staff members as appropriate to the number and age of the campers and the nature and duration of the trip. S9.C.1.h. The driver shall check the vehicle prior to transporting campers to determine whether that the vehicle and all safety equipment are in sound operating condition. C9.C.1.i. The driver shall check the vehicle after each run is complete to ensure that no campers remain in the vehicle. C9.C.1.j. A first aid kit, as specified in section 5.A.1 1, shall be available in all vehicles. C 9.C.1.k. All vehicles shall be equipped with a B-1 hand portable fire extinguisher. C 9.C.1.l. Each bus or vehicle while transporting campers shall have a cell phone or two-way radio. NC 9.C.1.m. The operator or designee shall instruct drivers and staff in the procedure of emergency evacuation drills from Buses and Vans at least once during each camp season. C 9.D. VEHICLE INSURANCE. 9.D.1 Any youth camp, person, or agency which provides transportation for campers must maintain motor vehicle insurance for bodily injury or death in accordance with the requirements of the Maine Secretary of State. C 9.E. RECORD KEEPING. 9.E.1. A written record shall be maintained by the camp of the requirements in 9.B.2. and 9.C.1.m. above. NC10-144 C.M.R. ch. 208, § 9