New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 8 - RESIDENTIAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Part 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING RESIDENTIAL SHELTER CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN
Section 7.8.3.40 - TRANSPORTATION
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
Each facility licensed pursuant to these regulations, which transports children as part of their program activities, meets the following requirements:
A. Any vehicle used for transporting children must carry vehicle liability insurance. The amount of coverage may not to be less than the basic limits set by the Financial Responsibility Law.
B. Each vehicle used for transportation of children must be licensed, registered and meet all applicable laws of the State of New Mexico.
C. Occupancy in a vehicle cannot exceed the capacity recommended by the manufacturer.
D. Drivers of vehicles used to transport children must be licensed and abide by State and local laws;
E. Seat belt restraint laws of the State of New Mexico must be adhered to at all times; each child must remain seated while the vehicle is in motion and age-appropriate restraints must be used during transportation.
F. Children may not be transported in the open bed of trucks.
G. Each vehicle used for transportation of children must be equipped with a fire extinguisher, water, blanket, first aid kit, and first aid book.
H. Children must be loaded and unloaded at the curb side of the vehicle.
