Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-1240 - Vehicles

A certified child care center must ensure that all vehicles used for transportation meet the following:

(1) Vehicles are identified with the center or business entity name that is easily read by the public(e.g. a small sign in the rear window or a bumper sticker), unless using contracted transportation or a vehicle not owned by the certified child care center.

(2) Vehicles, including school buses, are in compliance with all applicable state and local motor vehicle laws;

(3) If a center uses vans designed for 10 or more passengers and manufactured prior to 2010:

(a) Travel speed may not exceed 50 mph; and

(b) The vehicle must have an annual safety inspection by a garage, dealership or auto repair shop. Proof of inspection must be on the form provided by CCLD or on a form provided by the inspector which contains the same information;

(4) Vehicles have a current license plate and registration as required by Oregon state transportation laws, including vehicles driven by volunteers;

(5) Vehicles are maintained in good repair and safe operating condition at all times;

(6) The vehicle receives regular maintenance in accordance with the vehicle maintenance mileage schedule. This includes, but is not limited to, regular inspections of interior safety features like airbags, seatbelts and car seat latch systems. All deficiencies must be corrected before the vehicle can be used for child care transportation;

(7) The vehicle interior is clean, in safe repair, and free of hazardous items that could impede the children's movement or cause injury if the items were thrown about the vehicle as a result of a collision;

(8) Stationary padded seats with a back are securely anchored to the vehicle; and

(9) Operable heaters and ventilation maintain an interior temperature comfortable to children and between 68 and 85 degrees.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 414-305-1240

ELD 10-2023, adopt filed 06/28/2023, effective 1/1/2024; DELC 48-2024, minor correction filed 04/12/2024, effective 4/12/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 329A.260