N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44C-5.7

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:44C-5.7 - Vehicle safety

(a) All vehicles used under the auspices of the agency to transport persons with head injuries shall include:

1. Emergency equipment, which shall include at least three portable red reflector warning devices and either a spare tire and jack or provisions for roadside assistance and emergency alternate transport;

2. A first aid kit to only include:

i. Antiseptic;

ii. Rolled gauze bandages;

iii. Sterile gauze bandages;

iv. Adhesive paper or ribbon tape;

v. Scissors;

vi. CPR mask;

vii. Protective gloves; and

viii. Adhesive bandages (for example, Band-Aids); and

3. Snow tires, all weather tires, or chains, when weather conditions dictate their use.

(b) All vehicles used under the auspices of the agency to transport persons served shall comply with all applicable safety and licensing rules established by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.

1. The licensee shall maintain valid liability insurance on all vehicles used to transport persons with head injuries.

2. All drivers shall have a driver's license valid in the State of New Jersey.

3. A person served whose ITP has determined that being left unattended in a vehicle would present a danger to him or her or others, he or she shall be supervised by staff members.

4. The interior of each vehicle shall be maintained in a clean, safe condition and shall be free of obstacles obstructing clear passage to operable doors.

5. All equipment stored in any vehicle used under the auspices of the agency to transport persons with head injuries shall be properly secured in order to prevent injury to all persons in the vehicle.

(c) An agency vehicle shall be available at all times to provide transportation for persons served, as needed, and desired for community integration.

1. Vehicles used to transport persons served in wheelchairs shall be fully accessible and include all required safety mechanisms, which shall be maintained in working order and utilized at all times.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44C-5.7

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 259(a), effective 2/6/2017

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 58(a), effective 1/3/2023