1. (1) Transportation you provide must be safe, reliable, and in compliance with law and contract requirements.

2. (2) The driver of the vehicle must:

   1. (a) Have a valid driver's license; and
   2. (b) Be covered under an automobile liability insurance policy.

3. (3) The vehicle must:

   1. (a) Be kept in safe operating condition;
   2. (b) Be equipped with seat belts, car seats and booster seats, and/or other appropriate safety devices for all passengers as required by law. All persons in the vehicle must use the restraint system when the vehicle is in motion; and
   3. (c) Contain first aid supplies.

4. (4) There must be at least one adult other than the driver in a vehicle when:

   1. (a) There are more than five preschool age children in the vehicle;
   2. (b) Staffing requirements or your contract requires a second staff person; or
   3. (c) The child's specific need requires a second adult.
5. (5) Buses approved by the state patrol are not required to have seat belts.

[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-147-1625, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-147-1625, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]