South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:16 - Covered medical services
Chapter 67:16:25 - Transportation services
Section 67:16:25:04.01 - Secure medical transportation - Qualifications of driver
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
A secure medical transportation provider must ensure that the driver providing the transportation service meets the following criteria:
(1) Possesses a valid driver's license for the class of vehicle driven;
(2) Is at least 18 years old and has at least one year of experience as a licensed driver;
(3) During the previous three years, has not had a driver's license suspended under the provisions of SDCL chapter 32-12 or under similar laws of another state where the driver had a driver's license;
(4) During the previous three years, has not had a conviction of driving under the influence pursuant to SDCL chapter 32-23 or under similar laws of another state where the driver had a driver's license; and
(5) Does not have a hearing loss of more than 30 decibels in the better ear with or without a hearing aid. A driver whose hearing meets this minimum requirement only when wearing a hearing aid must wear a hearing aid and have it in operation at all times while driving.
General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1(2)(4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1(2)(4).
