8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.417

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.417 - TRANSPORTATION

A. Transportation provided by the camp must meet the following requirements:

1. The camp is responsible for any children it transports;

2. The camp must obtain written permission from parents or guardians for any transportation of their child during camp hours;

3. The number of staff members who accompany children when being transported in the vehicle must meet the child care staff ratio found in rule section 2.412(D). The driver of the vehicle is considered a staff member;

4. The camp must not permit children under the age of eight (8) or children under 57" tall to ride in the front seat of a passenger vehicle. Children under eight (8) must be secured in a child restraint system that is appropriate for the age and development of that child. The child restraint must be safe and free of hazard;

5. Campers must be loaded and unloaded out of the path of moving vehicles;

6. Campers must not be left unattended in the vehicle;

7. For trips away from the camp, a list of individuals on each trip must be readily available either in the vehicle(s) or at the camp office.

B. Requirements for vehicles

1. Any vehicle used for the transportation of children to and from the camp or during camp activities must meet the following requirements:

a. The vehicle must be enclosed and have door locks;

b. The seats of the vehicle must be constructed and installed according to the vehicle manufacturer's specifications;

c. The vehicle must be kept in satisfactory condition to assure the safety of occupants. Vehicle tires, brakes, and lights must be operational, safe and free of hazard;

d. Seating must be comfortable with a seat of at least ten (10) inches wide for each child;

e. Vehicles must be loaded only within the passenger seating limit established by the vehicle manufacturer; and

f. Each vehicle must have a first aid kit.

2. In passenger vehicles, with a manufacturer's established capacity of sixteen (16) or fewer passengers and less than 10,000 pounds, the following is required:

a. Each camper and staff member must be restrained in an individual seat belt; and

b. Campers and staff must be instructed and required to keep the seat belt properly fastened and adjusted.

3. In vehicles with a manufacturer's established capacity of sixteen (16) or more passengers, seat belts for passengers are not required.

C. Requirements for drivers of vehicles

1. All drivers of vehicles transporting children must operate the vehicle is a safe and appropriate manner.

2. The camp must verify that all drivers meet minimum requirements, including:

a. Driving records that have been reviewed within the last four months for seasonally hired drivers or within the last twelve months for year-round drivers to determine driver suitability;

b. Drivers have the appropriate license for the vehicles to be driven;

c. Drivers must have current Department-approved first aid and CPR certification;

d. All drivers must be at least twenty (20) years of age;

e. Drivers must complete a minimum of four (4) hours of driver training that includes at a minimum: behind the wheel training; participant transport attendance procedures including taking attendance at the destination; managing behavioral issues; loading and unloading procedures; daily vehicle inspection procedure; proper tire inflation; emergency equipment and how to use it; accident procedures; passenger illness procedures; procedures for backing up; and, if buses are used, evacuation procedures;

3. The driver must ensure that all doors are secured at all times when the vehicle is moving;

4. The driver must make a good faith effort to ensure that each child is properly belted throughout the trip; and

5. The driver must not eat or use a cellular or other mobile device while driving.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.417

46 CR 22, November 25, 2023, effective 12/15/2023