105 CMR, § 430.251 - Transportation Safety

(A) Only that number of children or adults for whom there is seating space shall be transported in a vehicle, however, when loaded with passengers and gear, the gross weight of the vehicle including trailer tongue weight, shall not exceed the gross vehicle weight specified by the manufacturer regardless of whether or not the number of passengers is within the specified number of seats.

(B) Passengers shall not be allowed to stand while in transit, sit on the floors or in the aisles, ride in the open beds of trucks and project head or limbs outside of the vehicle.

(C) All campers, attendants and drivers shall utilize seat belts in accordance with Massachusetts laws.

(D) When more than eight campers under the age of five are being transported, and when transporting more than two campers with physical handicaps, an attendant other than the driver is required.

(E) A minimum of at least one staff person or volunteer shall accompany and monitor campers during any bus or van transport, either from the morning pickup to the camp or an afternoon return trip, for off-site drop-off.

(F) Unless safely secured, sharp, heavy or potentially dangerous objects shall not be allowed in vehicles transporting campers.

(G) The camp operator shall communicate any need or problem of campers or staff which may cause difficulty during transport, such as seizures, a tendency towards motion sickness, or disabilities, to the driver of any vehicle transporting campers.

(H) The driver of the vehicle shall release campers only to the camper's parent or guardian or an individual designated in writing by the camper's parent or guardian unless alternative arrangements are approved in writing by the parent or guardian.

(I) Campers under the age of seven shall not be transported for periods longer than one hour non-stop.

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105 CMR, § 430.251

Amended by Mass Register Issue 1361, eff. 3/23/2018. Amended by Mass Register Issue 1516, eff. 3/1/2024.