OAR 414-310-0660: Passenger Restraints and Seating

A school-age center must meet the following passenger restraint and seating rules to ensure children’s safety during transportation: (1) The manufacturer’s maximum seating capacity for the vehicle is not exceeded; (2) Child passenger restraint systems and seat belts must be used according to law, meet federal motor vehicle standards and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; (3) Restraint systems are properly maintained, such as not expired, recalled, or previously involved in a crash; (4) Car safety seats or booster seats, whether provided by the child’s parents or the child care center, are labeled with the child’s name and emergency contact information; (5) Child care children are not permitted to ride in the front seat of a vehicle; (6) All adult passengers in a vehicle transporting children, other than a large school bus, must be properly restrained by safety belts before starting the vehicle and at all times the vehicle is in motion; and (7) Vehicles that meet the definition of a school bus that transport passengers in wheelchairs must comply with manufacturer’s instructions and specifications.