§ 48-A.21 Transportation.
RCNY § 48-
(a)All motor vehicles and their equipment, if any, owned, leased or used by the center to transport children or youths and staff; shall be maintained in safe operating condition, inspected annually, and meet all safety tests required by federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
(b)Operators of buses used by the centers shall have a current, valid chauffeur's license, be physically capable of handling the equipment and have driving records free from serious accidents and violations.
(c)Operators of motor vehicles, other than buses, used by the center shall be at least nineteen (19) years of age and have at least one year's experience as licensed operators.
(d)While the center's children or youths are being transported, they shall be under constant, responsible and competent supervision of a member or members of the staff.
(e)The center shall provide a continuous program of transportation education for its staff and enrolled children or youths.
(f)Every motor vehicle used for transporting the center's children or youths and staff shall be equipped with a recently stocked first aid kit and emergency accessories such as fire extinguishers, tools and flares or reflectors.
(g)Drivers of the vehicles shall not be counted as staff members and shall not be used to supervise the children or youth during transportation.
