Pennsylvania Code
Title 52 - PUBLIC UTILITIES
Part I - Public Utility Commission
Subpart B - Carriers of Passengers or Property
Chapter 29 - MOTOR CARRIERS OF PASSENGERS
Subchapter F - DRIVER REGULATIONS
Section 29.503 - Age restrictions
Universal Citation: 52 PA Code ยง 29.503
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(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.
(iii) reckless driving.
(iv) driving under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
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