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* A leader is never to be alone in a motor vehicle with a child or other vulnerable person, unless explicitly agreed by the parent/guardian where applicable of the child/vulnerable person or in the case of emergencies. | * A leader is never to be alone in a motor vehicle with a child, unless explicitly agreed to by the parent/guardian of the child, or in the case of emergencies. * A leader should be mindful when alone in a motor vehicle with a vulnerable adult, as to not take advantage of their position of power. |
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* All motor vehicles are required to be registered, road-worthy, in good working order and driven by licensed drivers. | * All motor vehicles are required to be registered, road-worthy, in good working order and driven by licensed drivers with a full licence or a probationary license of two years. |
See also previous policy
Safe Transport Policy
Negligent driving can have painful emotional and legal consequences. Anyone who cannot/does not drive responsibly must not transport program attendees. Vehicles need to be driven carefully, observing the legal speed limits and road laws.
- All motor vehicles use for transportation of program participants must be driven according to the road rules
- A leader is never to be alone in a motor vehicle with a child, unless explicitly agreed to by the parent/guardian of the child, or in the case of emergencies.
- A leader should be mindful when alone in a motor vehicle with a vulnerable adult, as to not take advantage of their position of power.
- At no time should there be more passengers in a motor vehicle than the number of seat belts that are in working order and available for use.
- All motor vehicles are required to be registered, road-worthy, in good working order and driven by licensed drivers with a full licence or a probationary license of two years.
- If a child/vulnerable person is travelling in a motor vehicle by a worker/volunteer who possesses a provisional license, prior written consent should, wherever possible, be given by a parent/guardian, except in the case of emergencies. Provisional licenses additionally cannot transport more than 2 additional children/vulnerable adults.
- Drivers must also have WWCC or Police Checks (where applicable)(in place to transport children/vulnerable adults.