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with different controls, gauges of different size, or requiring different driving skills) before driving such vehicle(s) on a highway unsupervised.

2. UNLAWFUL OPERATION (13 CCR 1230) No motor carrier shall knowingly require or permit the operation of any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or not equipped and maintained as required by any law or regulation; or knowingly required or permit any driver to drive in violation of any law or regulation. 3. PERMITTING UNLICENSED PERSON TO DRIVE (14606 VC) No person shall knowingly permit or authorize the driving of a motor vehicle, under his or her control, upon the highway by any person unless the person is then licensed for the appropriate class of vehicle to be driven. 4. VIOLATION OF LICENSE RESTRICTION (14603 VC) No person shall operate a vehicle in violation of the provision of a restricted license issued to him or her. 5. CERTIFICATE RESTRICTIONS (13 CCR 1207) It shall be unlawful for the holder of a certificate to violate any restriction placed in the certificate. 6. DRIVING HOUR (13 CAC 1201, 13 CCR 1212) The driver of a school bus shall not drive more than ten (10) hours within a work period or drive after sixteen (16) consecutive hours have elapsed since first reporting for duty for any employer. 7. EXCEPTIONS (13 CCR 1201) a. Adverse conditions: A driver may be permitted or required to drive no more than the regulated hours due to snow, sleet, fog, or other adverse conditions of weather, road conditions, or traffic in order to complete the run or to reach a place offering safety. b. Emergencies: In the event of a traffic accident, medical emergency, or disaster, a driver may complete the trip if the trip could reasonably have been completed under normal conditions without exceeding the regulated hours. 8. TRANSPORTATION OF EXTRA EQUIPMENT (13 CCR 1216) Drivers shall not permit any greater quantity of freight, express, or baggage in vehicle than can be safely and conveniently carried without causing discomfort or unreasonable annoyance to passengers. In no event shall aisles, doors, steps, or emergency exits be blocked. Many buses have luggage space either under or in the rear of the bus. In some cases where large items are to be transported, another vehicle is used. Many times, however, special equipment and personal belongings have to be placed in the passenger compartment. In this case, empty seats in the rear of the bus should be used. Store heavy items first and as low as possible. Nothing should extend above the seat back. Use ropes, straps, bungees passed under seats, and across the seat back to secure items on seats. Windows, aisles, and the emergency door shall not be blocked.

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Revised 8/14/2024