Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 414 - DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE
Division 305 - CERTIFIED CHILD CARE CENTERS
Section 414-305-1230 - Passenger Restraints and Seating
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
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.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260