Providers that operate transportation services must implement safety measures including maintaining adequate automobile liability insurance, keeping vehicles regularly inspected and maintained, equipping vehicles with first aid supplies and fire suppression equipment, training drivers in emergency procedures, and verifying that all drivers hold valid licenses with no serious moving violations. These requirements apply only where transportation services are offered and are not mandatory if a provider does not operate such services.
View official source6317 VEHICLE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY STANDARDS A provider shall implement measures to ensure the safe operation of its transportation service, if applicable. These measures shall include, but are not limited to: Automobile insurance with adequate liability coverage; Regular inspection and maintenance of vehicles, as required by law; Adequate first aid supplies and fire suppression equipment secured in the vehicles; Training of vehicle operators in emergency procedures and in the handling of accidents and road emergencies; and Verification to ensure that vehicles are operated by properly licensed drivers with driving records that are absent of serious moving violations, including but not limited to driving under the influence. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 12056 (September 4, 2015); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 011585 (October 9, 2020). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Mental Health 22-A DCMR § 6317