W. Va. Code R. § 78-21-16

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 78-21-16 - Transportation

When providing transportation, a center shall ensure that:

16.1. The vehicle used is currently licensed, inspected, insured, and is equipped with signs and warning lights or alternative warning devices as required by W. Va. Code § 17C-12-7a;

16.2. Any vehicle used for transportation that has a capacity that exceeds 10 passengers meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards for a school bus. Any vehicle used for transportation that has a capacity that exceeds 10 passengers shall follow the recommendation of the NHTSA for preventing rollover;

16.3. The driver holds a current driver's license for the type of vehicle being driven;

16.4. The driver does not use a cell phone or engage in conversation while driving;

16.5. The driver or a qualified staff member ensures that each child is in an approved child safety restraint system that meets the federal recommendations of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), either a child safety seat or booster seat, and is secured with a seat belt at a ratio of one child per seat belt; provided, a county owned public school bus is exempt from this requirement if not required by state or federal law to use a child safety restraint system;

16.6. The vehicle is equipped with emergency supplies, including a first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, and, if only one adult is in the vehicle, a mobile telephone or two-way radio to be used for emergencies;

16.7. When the center owns the vehicle, identifying information is placed on the outside of the vehicle, which can be read by a pedestrian or other passing vehicle, that includes the name, address, and telephone number of the center; and

16.8. When the center owns the vehicle, a weekly safety check is conducted and recorded. The safety check shall include vehicle tire pressure, headlights, windshield wipers, emergency flashers, brake lights, turn signals, first aid kit, gas gauge, oil, and other fluids.

W. Va. Code R. § 78-21-16