Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 29.503 - Age restrictions(a) A common or contract carrier may permit a person to operate a vehicle in its authorized service if that person is at least 21 years of age.(b) A common or contract carrier providing paratransit service may permit a person to operate a paratransit vehicle in its authorized service if that person is at least 18 years of age but under 21 years of age if the following conditions are met: (1) The person shall be registered as a certified emergency medical services vehicle operator (EMSVO) with the Department of Health (Department).(2) The person shall carry the Department-issued registration of their EMSVO certification on board while operating a paratransit vehicle under 28 Pa. Code §1023.21(h) (relating to general rights and responsibilities).(3) The carrier shall verify that the paratransit driver is in good standing with the Department and maintain records for 4 years to prove each person's EMSVO certificate registration. The records must be available for inspection by Commission staff upon request.(4) The carrier shall notify the Commission's Bureau of Technical Utility Services within 3 calendar days of the occurrence of the following events involving a paratransit driver who is under 21 years of age:(i) an accident, regardless of the severity of the accident.(ii) a driving-related violation such as a moving violation.(iv) driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.The provisions of this § 29.503 amended February 1, 2019, effective 2/2/2019, 49 Pa.B. 455.