Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 208 - RULES RELATING TO BOYS, GIRLS, BOYS AND GIRLS, DAY CAMPS AND PRIMITIVE AND TRIP CAMPING
Section 144-208-9 - TRANSPORTATION
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-208-9
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
9.A. ADMINISTRATION.
9.A.1. The operator or designee shall keep on
file copies of the driver's license for any individual who is allowed to
operate a camp vehicle. NC
9.A.2.
Drivers of vehicles carrying campers shall be at least 21 years of age and be
approved by the camp's auto liability insurer's agent. C
9.A.3. The operator or designee shall
ascertain each driver's ability and skill level with regards to the type of
vehicle to be driven. C
9.B. VEHICLES.
9.B.1. Vehicles used for the transportation
of campers, and vehicles shall conform to the requirements of the Maine
Department of Motor Vehicles. C
9.B.2. Camp vehicles used to transport
campers shall be inspected for safety, daily, when used. The inspection shall
verify the safe condition of the following: C
1. All exterior lights.
2. Horn.
3. Brakes.
4. Fire Extinguisher.
5. First aid kit.
6. Seat belts.
7. Tires.
9.C. VEHICLE RELATED SAFETY PRACTICES.
9.C.1. Youth camps shall ensure the following
when providing, or making provision for transportation of
campers:
9.C.1.a.
Campers shall not be left unattended in a vehicle. C
9.C.1.b. Campers shall only enter and exit a
vehicle stopped on a public road from the curbside. C
9.C.1.c. The interior and exterior of each
vehicle shall be maintained in a clean and safe
condition with clear passage to regular passenger doors. C
9.C.1.d. Each vehicle
used to transport children shall be maintained in accordance with Federal
safety standards upon manufacture. C
9.C.1.d.1. All occupants shall be secured by
an operable restraint system as required by law, when the vehicle is in motion.
C
9.C.1.e. The driver
shall not transport more persons than specified by the vehicle manufacturer. C
9.C.1.f. All passengers shall be
seated and shall remain seated whenever the vehicle is in motion. C
9.C.1.g. In addition to the driver, there
should be present in any vehicle transporting 15 or more campers such camp
staff members as appropriate to the number and age of the campers and the
nature and duration of the trip. S
9.C.1.h. The driver shall check the vehicle
prior to transporting campers to determine whether that the vehicle and all
safety equipment are in sound operating condition. C
9.C.1.i. The driver shall check the vehicle
after each run is complete to ensure that no campers remain in the vehicle.
C
9.C.1.j. A first aid kit, as
specified in section 5.A.1 1, shall be available in all vehicles. C
9.C.1.k. All vehicles shall be equipped with
a B-1 hand portable fire extinguisher. C
9.C.1.l. Each bus or vehicle while
transporting campers shall have a cell phone or two-way radio. NC
9.C.1.m. The operator or designee shall
instruct drivers and staff in the procedure of emergency evacuation drills from
Buses and Vans at least once during each camp season. C
9.D. VEHICLE INSURANCE.
9.D.1 Any youth camp, person, or
agency which provides transportation for campers must maintain motor vehicle
insurance for bodily injury or death in accordance with the requirements of the
Maine Secretary of State. C
9.E. RECORD KEEPING.
9.E.1. A written record shall be maintained
by the camp of the requirements in 9.B.2. and 9.C.1.m. above. NC
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