Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-1230

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 414-305-1230 - Passenger Restraints and Seating

A certified child care center must meet the following passenger restraint and seating rules to ensure children's safety during transportation:

(1) The manufacturer's maximum seating capacity for the vehicle is not exceeded;

(2) Child passenger restraint systems and seat belts must be used according to law, meet federal motor vehicle standards and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;

(3) Restraint systems are properly maintained, such as not expired, recalled, or previously involved in a crash;

(4) Car safety seats or booster seats, whether provided by the child's parents or the child care center, are labeled with the child's name and emergency contact information;

(5) Child care children are not permitted to ride in the front seat of a vehicle;

(6) All adult passengers in a vehicle transporting children, other than a large school bus, must be properly restrained by safety belts before starting the vehicle and at all times the vehicle is in motion; and

(7) Vehicles that meet the definition of a school bus that transport passengers in wheelchairs must comply with manufacturer's instructions and specifications.

Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-1230

ELD 10-2023, adopt filed 06/28/2023, effective 1/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260