SCHOOL VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION GUIDELINES

In the event that school volunteers transport students by private passenger car or other means of transportation, certain requirements must be met by the volunteer.

1. All private vehicles used for field trips shall have seat belts for each passenger.
2. All children are required to have seat belts firmly fastened.
3. No vehicles shall have more than the legal number of occupants. Station wagons may take no more than seven even if they are three seat models.
4. All drivers shall be properly licensed and insured.
5. When arriving at a destination, all students will remain safely in the car until a signal from the teacher in charge indicates children may leave the vehicle.
6. All drivers will observe all laws and safety rules and will complete and sign a volunteer driver from, certifying they have auto insurance and that their vehicle is in safe condition.

It should be communicated to the volunteer that their personal automobile liability insurance is primary coverage and the Tuscaloosa City Board of Education’s liability coverage is secondary.

Source: Tuscaloosa City Schools, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Date: 9/3/96
Revised: 10/28/97

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