Or. Admin. Code § 414-310-0660

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 414-310-0660 - Passenger Restraints and Seating

A school-age center must meet the following passenger restraint and seating rules to ensure children's safety during transportation:

(1) The manufacturer's maximum seating capacity for the vehicle is not exceeded;

(2) Child passenger restraint systems and seat belts must be used according to law, meet federal motor vehicle standards and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;

(3) Restraint systems are properly maintained, such as not expired, recalled, or previously involved in a crash;

(4) Car safety seats or booster seats, whether provided by the child's parents or the child care center, are labeled with the child's name and emergency contact information;

(5) Child care children are not permitted to ride in the front seat of a vehicle;

(6) All adult passengers in a vehicle transporting children, other than a large school bus, must be properly restrained by safety belts before starting the vehicle and at all times the vehicle is in motion; and

(7) Vehicles that meet the definition of a school bus that transport passengers in wheelchairs must comply with manufacturer's instructions and specifications.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-310-0660

ELD 10-2022, temporary suspend filed 07/06/2022, effective 07/06/2022 through 12/31/2022; ELD 7-2022, adopt filed 07/01/2022, effective 7/1/2022; DELC 140-2023, amend filed 12/06/2023, effective 1/1/2024; DELC 123-2024, minor correction filed 05/09/2024, effective 5/9/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.280

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.280