N.M. Admin. Code § 7.20.12.35

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 7.20.12.35 - TRANSPORTATION

Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations, which transports children as part of their program activities, meets the following requirements:

A. Any vehicle used for transporting children must carry vehicle liability insurance. The amount of coverage is not to be less than the basic limits set by the financial responsibility law.

B. Each vehicle used for transportation of children is licensed, registered and meet(s) all applicable laws of the state of New Mexico.

C. Occupancy in a vehicle cannot exceed the capacity recommended by the manufacturer and as appropriate, restraints are used during transportation.

D. Drivers of vehicles used to transport children are licensed and abide by state and local laws.

E. Seat belt restraint laws of the state of New Mexico are adhered to at all time.

F. Children must not be transported in the back of open trucks.

G. Each vehicle used for transportation of children are equipped with a fire extinguisher and first aid kit.

H. Children are loaded and unloaded at the curb side of the vehicle.

I. Each child remains seated while the vehicle is in motion and age-appropriate restraints are used during transportation.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.20.12.35

1/1/99; 7.20.12.35 NMAC - Rn, 7 NMAC 20.12.35, 02/28/05