Section 400.8720. All motor vehicles.

Rule 720. (1) All motor vehicles shall be in safe operating condition.

(2)   All motor vehicles, except multifunction school activity buses and school buses inspected by the department of state police as indicated in subrule (3) of this rule, shall be inspected annually by a licensed mechanic. A copy of the inspection shall be kept on file at the center. Volunteer vehicles are not required to be inspected.

(3)   Centers that use multifunction school activity buses and school buses shall do all of the following:

(a)   Contact the department of state police to determine if an annual inspection by the department of state police is required under section 39 of the pupil transportation act, 1990 PA 187, MCL 257.1839.

(b)   If directed by the department of state police, obtain an annual inspection by the department of state police. A copy of the inspection shall be kept on file at the center.

(4)   A statement verifying that all motor vehicles, including volunteer vehicles, are in compliance with Michigan vehicle code safety equipment requirements, as defined in 1940 PA 300, MCL 257.683 to 257.714b, shall be kept on file at the center.

(5)   The use of passenger vans with a rated seating capacity of 11 or more, including volunteer vehicles, is prohibited.

(6)    Multifunction school activity buses used for transporting children to and from school shall comply with all minimum safety specifications, except color, identification, and alternating flashing lights, as defined in 1990 PA 187, MCL 257.1801 to MCL 257.1877.

(7)     Motor vehicle seats used by children, staff, and volunteers shall not face sideways.

(8)   A truck shall not be used to transport children, except in the cab.

(9)   There shall be no loose or heavy objects in the passenger compartment of any motor vehicle.

History: 2013 AACS.