Section 761.911.8. Maintenance.  


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  • Regional transit system vehicles assigned to provide school transportation service must be maintained in a safe and operable condition. The following maintenance practices apply:

           911.8(1) FTA drug and alcohol testing of mechanics. All personnel providing maintenance services on regional transit system vehicles are subject to drug and alcohol testing as required by the Federal Transit Administration in 49 CFR Part 655.

           911.8(2) Daily pretrip vehicle inspections. Drivers of these vehicles must perform daily pretrip vehicle inspections using a form prescribed by the department of transportation. Regional transit systems must retain daily pretrip vehicle inspection reports and documentation of follow-up maintenance for one year.

           911.8(3) Annual vehicle inspection. Maintenance personnel must annually inspect each vehicle using a form prescribed by the department of transportation. Regional transit systems must retain annual inspection forms for one year.