10A NCAC 09 .1723. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS  


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  • To assure the safety of children whenever they are transported, the operator, or any other transportation provider, shall:

    (1)           have written permission from a parent to transport his or her child and notify the parent when and where the child is to be transported, and who the transportation provider will be.

    (2)           ensure that all children regardless of age or location in the vehicle shall be restrained by individual seat belts or child restraint devices.  Only one person shall occupy each seat belt or child restraint device.

    (3)           be at least 18 years old, and have a valid driver's license of the type required under the North Carolina Motor Vehicle Law for the vehicle being driven, or comparable license from the state in which the driver resides, and no convictions of Driving While Impaired (DWI), or any other impaired driving offense, within the last three years.

    (4)           ensure that each child is seated in a manufacturer's designated area.

    (5)           ensure that a child shall not occupy the front seat if the vehicle has an operational passenger side airbag.

    (6)           never leave children in a vehicle unattended by an adult.

    (7)           have emergency and identification information about each child in the vehicle whenever children are being transported.

     

History Note:        Authority G.S. 110-91; G.S. 110-91(13);

Eff. July 1, 1998;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2003.