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