581-053-0531 Rules Pertaining to Type 21 Drivers A type 21 driver shall: (1) Submit written reports of accidents involving the type 21 vehicle to ODE. (2) Report to his/her employer(s) within 15 days: (a) Any conviction for driving or criminal offenses specified in OAR 581-053-0050; (b) Any involvement in an accident; or (c) If their driver license is no longer valid. (3) Receive specialized training designed for special education transportation prior to transporting students with disabilities. (4) Not operate a vehicle with more passengers than the manufacturers designed or equipped capacity. (5) Instruct passengers to use seat belts, if equipped, at all times the vehicle is in motion. (6) Maintain order in the vehicle at all times. The inside of the vehicle shall be kept clean. (7) See that all doors on the vehicle are kept closed while the vehicle is in motion. (8) Not permit anyone else to operate the vehicle except with the permission of transportation entity supervisor. (9) Make certain that all aisles and passageways are kept clear. (10) Make sure all rear doors (emergency exits) are unlocked during vehicle operation. (11) Not use tobacco in the vehicle and shall not permit passengers to use tobacco in the vehicle. (12) Not be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or any drug likely to affect the person's ability to operate a vehicle safely while on duty. (13) Not consume any alcoholic beverage regardless of its alcoholic content or any drug likely to affect a person's ability to operate a vehicle safely while operating or within eight hours before operating a type 21 vehicle. (14) Not permit signs of any kind to be attached to the vehicle except those specifically permitted by law or regulation; (15) Not permit animals in the vehicle except guide dogs and assistance animals from recognized programs will be accepted when accompanying blind, deaf, or physically impaired persons. Guide/assistance animals in training as defined in ORS 346.680 are also accepted. (16) Not permit firearms, other weapons, or potentially hazardous materials to be carried in the vehicle. (17) Secure any article in the passenger compartment likely to cause injury to a passenger in the event of an accident. (18) Not fill the fuel tank while passengers are in the vehicle or while the motor is running. (19) Not leave the vehicle when passengers are aboard until the motor is shut off, the brakes set, a manual transmission put in gear and the key removed from the ignition. (20) Report as soon as possible to the proper official any deficiency or malfunction of any equipment or component of the vehicle. (21) Not transport students unless the vehicle is safe to operate. (22) Not alter routes unless approved by school authorities. (23) Shall inspect the following prior to each trip, unless the inspection is performed by other designated employees: (a) Windshield and wipers; (b) All outside lights; (c) Service door, emergency door and buzzer; (d) Tires and wheel lug nuts; (e) Battery, belts, oil and coolant level; (f) Horns; (g) Brakes; (h) Steering; (i) Exhaust system; (j) Emergency equipment; and (k) See that lights, windshield and mirrors are clean. (24) Shall use all securement straps and attachments for students with adaptive/assistive devices in a manner consistent with their design. (25) Observe all local and state traffic laws and ordinances. (26) Complete any training required by ODE or local employer. (27) Not use a cell phone, with or without a hands free device, while driving a type 21 vehicle unless summoning medical or other emergency help if no other person in the vehicle is capable of summoning help. (28) Shall not tow a trailer. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.013 & 820.100 - 820.120 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.013, 820.100, 820.105, 820.110 & 820.120 History: ODE 19-2012, f. & cert. ef. 6-14-12