OAR 581-053-0531
Rules Pertaining to Type 21 Drivers

A type 21 driver shall:

(1)

Submit written reports of accidents involving the type 21 vehicle to ODE.

(2)

Report to his/her employer(s) within 15 days:

(a)

Any conviction for driving or criminal offenses specified in OAR 581-053-0050 (Driving and Criminal Records);

(b)

Any involvement in an accident; or

(c)

If their driver license is no longer valid.

(3)

Receive specialized training designed for special education transportation prior to transporting students with disabilities.

(4)

Not operate a vehicle with more passengers than the manufacturers designed or equipped capacity.

(5)

Instruct passengers to use seat belts, if equipped, at all times the vehicle is in motion.

(6)

Maintain order in the vehicle at all times. The inside of the vehicle shall be kept clean.

(7)

See that all doors on the vehicle are kept closed while the vehicle is in motion.

(8)

Not permit anyone else to operate the vehicle except with the permission of transportation entity supervisor.

(9)

Make certain that all aisles and passageways are kept clear.

(10)

Make sure all rear doors (emergency exits) are unlocked during vehicle operation.

(11)

Not use tobacco in the vehicle and shall not permit passengers to use tobacco in the vehicle.

(12)

Not be under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or any drug likely to affect the person’s ability to operate a vehicle safely while on duty.

(13)

Not consume any alcoholic beverage regardless of its alcoholic content or any drug likely to affect a person’s ability to operate a vehicle safely while operating or within eight hours before operating a type 21 vehicle.

(14)

Not permit signs of any kind to be attached to the vehicle except those specifically permitted by law or regulation;

(15)

Not permit animals in the vehicle except guide dogs and assistance animals from recognized programs will be accepted when accompanying blind, deaf, or physically impaired persons. Guide/assistance animals in training as defined in ORS 346.680 are also accepted.

(16)

Not permit firearms, other weapons, or potentially hazardous materials to be carried in the vehicle.

(17)

Secure any article in the passenger compartment likely to cause injury to a passenger in the event of an accident.

(18)

Not fill the fuel tank while passengers are in the vehicle or while the motor is running.

(19)

Not leave the vehicle when passengers are aboard until the motor is shut off, the brakes set, a manual transmission put in gear and the key removed from the ignition.

(20)

Report as soon as possible to the proper official any deficiency or malfunction of any equipment or component of the vehicle.

(21)

Not transport students unless the vehicle is safe to operate.

(22)

Not alter routes unless approved by school authorities.

(23)

Shall inspect the following prior to each trip, unless the inspection is performed by other designated employees:

(a)

Windshield and wipers;

(b)

All outside lights;

(c)

Service door, emergency door and buzzer;

(d)

Tires and wheel lug nuts;

(e)

Battery, belts, oil and coolant level;

(f)

Horns;

(g)

Brakes;

(h)

Steering;

(i)

Exhaust system;

(j)

Emergency equipment; and

(k)

See that lights, windshield and mirrors are clean.

(24)

Shall use all securement straps and attachments for students with adaptive/assistive devices in a manner consistent with their design.

(25)

Observe all local and state traffic laws and ordinances.

(26)

Complete any training required by ODE or local employer.

(27)

Not use a cell phone, with or without a hands free device, while driving a type 21 vehicle unless summoning medical or other emergency help if no other person in the vehicle is capable of summoning help.

(28)

Shall not tow a trailer.

Source: Rule 581-053-0531 — Rules Pertaining to Type 21 Drivers, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=581-053-0531.

581‑053‑0002
Purpose and Applicability 581‑053‑0003
Definitions 581‑053‑0004
General 581‑053‑0010
Rules Governing Pupils Riding School Buses and School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0012
Waiver 581‑053‑0021
Minimum Record Retention Requirements 581‑053‑0031
Driving Hour Limitations 581‑053‑0040
Physical Examinations 581‑053‑0050
Driving and Criminal Records 581‑053‑0060
Refusals, Suspensions, Revocations and Invalid Certificates 581‑053‑0070
School Bus and School Activity Vehicle Acquisition, Maintenance and Inspection 581‑053‑0100
Non-Driving Related Certificates — Generally 581‑053‑0110
Supervisor Certificate 581‑053‑0120
Vehicle Inspector Certificate 581‑053‑0130
Assistant Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0135
Reference Point Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0140
Behind-the-Wheel Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0145
Behind-the-Wheel Probationary Trainer Certificate 581‑053‑0150
Third Party Examiner Training and Support 581‑053‑0160
Core Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0170
Core Refresher Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0180
Transporting Students with Special Needs Instructor Certificate 581‑053‑0210
Administrative Requirements Pertaining to School Buses 581‑053‑0220
School Bus Driver’s Permit and Certificate 581‑053‑0225
Approved Training for School Bus Drivers 581‑053‑0230
Rules Pertaining to School Bus Drivers 581‑053‑0240
Minimum Standards for School Buses 581‑053‑0250
Retrofit Standards for Oregon School Buses 581‑053‑0310
Administrative Requirements Pertaining to Type 10 School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0320
Type 10 Driver Training and Approval 581‑053‑0330
Rules Pertaining to Type 10 Drivers 581‑053‑0340
Minimum Standards for Type 10 School Activity Vehicles 581‑053‑0410
Transportation Entity Requirements for Type 20 School Activity Vehicle Operation 581‑053‑0420
Type 20 Training and Certification 581‑053‑0430
Rules Pertaining to Type 20 Drivers 581‑053‑0440
Minimum Standards for Purpose Built Type 20 Vehicles 581‑053‑0445
Use of a School Bus as a Type 20 Vehicle 581‑053‑0511
District Requirements for Type 21 School Activity Vehicle Operation 581‑053‑0521
Type 21 Driver Training and Certification 581‑053‑0531
Rules Pertaining to Type 21 Drivers 581‑053‑0540
Minimum Standards for Type 21 Vehicles 581‑053‑0610
District Requirements for use of a Special Pupil Activity Bus 581‑053‑0615
Special Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB) Motor Carrier Requirements 581‑053‑0620
SPAB Driver Training and Certification 581‑053‑0630
Rules Pertaining to SPAB Drivers 581‑053‑0640
Minimum Standards for Special Pupil Activity Buses 581‑053‑0650
Minimum Standards for All-Electric School Buses
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 581-053-0531’s source at or​.us