Section 388-145-1755. What requirements must I follow when I transport children?

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

(2) The driver of the vehicle must:

(a) Have a valid driver's license; and

(b) Be covered under an automobile liability insurance policy.

(3) The vehicle must:

(a) Be kept in safe operating condition;

(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

(c) Contain first aid supplies.

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

(a) There are more than five preschool age children in the vehicle;

(b) Staffing requirements or your contract requires a second staff person; or

(c) The child's specific needs require a second adult.

(5) Buses approved by the state patrol are not required to have seat belts.

[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, § 388-145-1755, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]

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, § 388-145-1755, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.