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 may not to be less than the basic limits set by the Financial Responsibility Law.
- B. Each vehicle used for transportation of children must be 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.
- D. Drivers of vehicles used to transport children must be licensed and abide by State and local laws.
- E. Seat belt restraint laws of the State of New Mexico must be adhered to at all times; each child must remain seated while the vehicle is in motion and age-appropriate restraints must be used during transportation.
- F. Children may not be transported in the open bed of trucks.
- G. Each vehicle used for transportation of children must be equipped with a fire extinguisher, water, blanket, first aid kit, and first aid book.
- H. Children must be loaded and unloaded at the curb side of the vehicle.
[7.8.3.92 NMAC – N, 05/15/01]