37.98.1016    TRANSPORTATION

(1) Any person transporting youth must possess a valid Montana driver's license for the type of vehicle used in transporting the youth.

(2) Any person transporting youth must comply with applicable traffic laws while transporting youth.

(3) The vehicle used in transporting youth must at a minimum:

(a) have proper Montana registration;

(b) have insurance coverage;

(c) be maintained in a safe condition;

(d) be equipped with a red triangle reflector device for use in a emergency; and

(e) be equipped with a first aid kit.

(4) The driver and all of the passengers must ride in a vehicle manufactured seat. Each person shall use a seat belt.

(5) No person can ride in the bed of or on the back of a truck.

(6) Youth may ride in a snowmobile or on a sled pulled by a snowmobile driven by a staff member. The youth must wear a helmet and be instructed on safety procedures.

History: Sec. 50-5-220, MCA; IMP, Sec. 50-5-220, MCA; NEW, 2004 MAR p. 1960, Eff. 8/6/04.