Section 410.290  Transportation of Youth

a)         An emergency shelter providing transportation services shall comply with the provisions of:  Sections 6-101 and 6-102 of the Illinois Driver Licensing Law (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 95½, pars. 6-101 and 6-102, The Illinois Safety Responsibility Law (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 95½, par. 7-100 et seq.), The Illinois Rules of the Road (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-100 et seq.) and the Illinois Vehicle Equipment Law (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1987, ch. 95½ par. 12-100 et seq.).

b)         The driver of a vehicle transporting children on behalf of an emergency shelter shall be at least 21 years of age.

c)         The driver and attendants shall meet the requirements of Sections 410.140 and 410.150.

d)         The driver shall not leave the vehicle unattended at any time while transporting youth.

e)         The driver shall see that each youth boards and leaves the vehicle from the curb side of the street.

f)         The driver shall see that order is maintained in the vehicle for safety of the youth in transit.

g)         The number of youth transported in a vehicle shall not exceed the manufacturers rated passenger capacity.

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

i)          A vehicle used by the shelter to transport children shall be maintained in a mechanically safe condition at all times.

j)          Any vehicle designed for the transportation of more than 10 persons (including the driver) shall be equipped with a first aid kit when used for transporting children.  The first aid kit shall consist of Band-Aids, sterile guaze pads, 40-inch triangular bandage with two safety pins, wire or wood splint, adhesive tape, scissors and instructions for use of the contents of the kit.