(a) The facility shall have a written policy on the use of facility vehicles and/or staff to transport clients.
(b) If the facility allows the use of facility vehicles and/or staff to transport clients, it shall adopt transportation procedures which include the following.
  (1) Any vehicle used to transport a client must have appropriate insurance coverage for business use with a current safety inspection sticker and license.
  (2) All vehicles used to transport clients must be maintained in safe driving condition.
  (3) Drivers must have a valid driver's license.
  (4) Drivers and passengers must wear seatbelts at all times the vehicle is in operation as required by law.
  (5) A vehicle shall not be used to transport more passengers than designated by the manufacturer.
  (6) Drivers shall not use cell phones while driving.
  (7) Use of tobacco products shall not be allowed in the vehicle.
  (8) Every vehicle used for client transportation shall have a fully stocked first aid kit and an A:B:C fire extinguisher that are easily accessible.

Source Note: The provisions of this §564.510 adopted to be effective September 1, 2004, 29 TexReg 2020; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8842; transferred effective April 30, 2024, as published in the Texas Register April 5, 2024, 49 TexReg 2197