Section 409.330  Transportation of Homeless Youth

a)         A YTHP providing transportation of homeless youth shall comply with the provisions of: Sections 6-101 and 6-102 of the Illinois Driver Licensing Law [625 ILCS 5/6-101 and 6-102], the Illinois Safety Responsibility Law [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 7], the Illinois Rules of the Road [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 11] and the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law [625 ILCS 5/Ch. 12].

b)         The driver of a vehicle transporting homeless youth or their minor children on behalf of a program shall be at least 21 years of age.

c)         The number of homeless youth transported in a vehicle shall not exceed the manufacturer's rated passenger capacity.

d)         Seat belts shall be worn at all times the vehicle is in motion.

e)         A vehicle used by the program to transport homeless youth or their minor children shall be equipped with restraint systems required by law and maintained in a mechanically safe condition at all times.