Texas Register, Volume 11, Number 19, Pages 1163-1244, March 11, 1986 Page: 1,231
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273.5. Vehicle Operational Considera-
tions.
. (a) Safety. The transportation pro-
vider will assure that all vehicles and
associated equipment are maintained to
minimize breakdowns and decrease the
chance of accidents. Each vehicle will have
available the following workable safety
equipment:
(1) first aid kit;
(2) approved fire extinguisher that
is annually certified;
(3) triangular reflective warning
devices or flares;
(4) operating flashlight;
(5) working seat belts for front seat
passengers;
(6) accessory boarding devices in-
cluding step and grab bar;
(7) dual side mirrors with convex
mirror attachment; and
(8) back up lens;
(b) Parking. Vehicles will be parked in
the safest areas available when loading and
unloading passengers.
(c) Vehicle maintenance. An aggres-
sive vehicle maintenance program will do
much to assure that breakdowns are mini-
mized. Providers will have in place an es-
tablished preventive maintenance program.
This program should encompass the fol-
lowing:
(1) an informal daily check for op-
Ad erational readiness which is constructed in
such a way to document any problems;
(2) complete maintenance records
on file for each vehicle; and
(3) regular periodic maintenance
services checklist based on time and/or
mileage useage of the vehicle.(d) Insurance classification. All
vehicles utilizing Title III funds will be
classified as a Social Services Agency
Automobile, since they are used by govern-
ment, civic, charitable, or social service
organizations in Texas to provide transpor-
tation to clients incident to the social ser-
vices sponsored by the organization, in-
cluding special trips and outings. This
classification includes, for example, auto-
mobiles used to transport senior citizens or
other clients to congregate meal centers,
medical facilities, social functions, shopping
centers, and handicapped persons to work
or to rehabilitative programs.
(1) The following automobiles are
eligible for this classification:
(A) automobiles owned, or
leased for one year or more, by the social
service agency;
(B) automobiles donated to the
social service agency, without a driver; and
(C) automobiles hired under
contract by the social service agency.
(2) If an automobile has more than
one use, use the highest rated classification
unless 80%Yo of the use is in a lower rated
activity. In that case, use the lower rated
classification.
(e) Insurance coverage. Vehicles clas-
sified as social services agency automobiles
will have the following insurance coverage.
(1) Liability. Minimum liability
rates are set at $250,000 per person,
$500,000 single limit liability.
(2) Collision and comprehensive
insurance. Collision and comprehensive
coverage will be maintained unless the op-
erator/subcontractor accepts responsibili-
ty in the contract with the Area Agency onAging for replacement or damage.
(3) Property damage. If single lim-
it liability coverage is not provided as stated
in paragraph (1) of this subsection, then
coverage will be at $100,000.
(f) Accident reporting. The following
requirements ate established for accident
reporting.
(1) If involved in an accident, po-
lice reports and a standardized accident
report form will be submitted to the Texas
Department on Aging within 10 working
days following the date of the accident.
(2) Accidents involving personal
injury will be reported to the Texas Depart-
ment on Aging within 24 hours.
(g) Private or personal use. Vehicles
may not be used for personal business or
pleasure.
(h) Vehicle identification. Vehicles
will be suitably identified by an appropriate
sign or logo. This sign will identify the ser-
vice provider and the Texas Department on
Aging. The Texas Department on Aging
will provide decals which identify the
character of the funding, its sources, and
the funding agencies.
This agency hereby certifies that the rule
as adopted has been reviewed by legal
counsel and found to be a valid exercise
'of the agency's legal authority.
Issued in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 1986.
TRD-8602153 O. P. (Bob) Bobbit
Executive Director
Texas Department on
Aging
Effective date: March 25, 1985
Proposal publication date: October 15, 1986
For further information, please call
(512) 444.2727.State Board of Insurance Exempt Filings
State Board of Insurance
Notifications Pursuant to the
Insurance Code, Chapter 5,
Subchapter L
(Editor's note: As required by the Insurance
Code, Article 5.96 and Article 5.97, the
Register publishes notices of actions taken
by the State Board of Insurance pursuant
to Chapter 5, Subchapter L, of the Code.
Board action taken under these articles is
not subject to the Administrative Procedure
and Texas Register Act, and the final ac-
tions printed in this section have not been
previously published as proposals.
These actions become effective 15 days after
the date of publication or on a later speci-
fied date.
The text of the material being adopted will
not be published, but may be examined in
the offices of the State Board of Insurance,
1110 San Jacinto Street, Austin.)The State Board of Insurance considered
a filing Northwestern National Insurance
Company, of a request to withdraw the
Contract Services Endorsement ap-
proved under Board Order 43655, dated
September 27, 1983.
This program is withdrawn, as it is no
longer being written. Withdrawn is: Form
31119 (4183)-Contract Services Endorse-
ment; rates: exception page, opposite
ME-88, Ed. 4183 Contract Service.
This notification is made pursuant to the
Insurance Code, Article 5.97, which ex-
empts It from the requirements of the Ad-
ministrative Procedure and Texas Reg-
ister Act.
Issued In Austin, Texas, on February 27, 1986.TRD-8602117
Nichols Murphy
Chief Clerk
State Board of
InsuranceEffective date: March 27, 1986
For further Information, pleas( call
(512) 463-6327.(Editor's note: As required by the Insurance
Code, Article 5.96 and Article 5.97, the
Register publishes notices of actions taken
by the State Board of Insurance pursuant
to Chapter 5, Subchapter L, of the Code.
Board action taken under these articles is
not subject to the Administrative Procedure
and Texas Register Act, and the final ac-
tions printed in this section have not been
previously published as proposals.
These actions become effective 15 days after
the date of publication or on a later speci-
fied date.
The text of the material being adopted will
not be published, but may be examined in
the offices of tho State Board of Insurance,
1110 San Jacinto Street, Austin.)March II, 1986 11 TexReg 1231
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