With the current safety problems associated with 15-Passenger Vans, you must use the following guidelines as you travel for anything BSM related. Please read this article from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) so you understand the risks.
Older Bench Seating Older vans with bench seating need to remain at a 10 passenger plus 1 driver limit (empty back seat) and continue to follow the above guidelines as you travel for anything BSM related. Also, be sure to read the GuideOne Center for Risk Management 15 Passenger Van Page.Newer Individual Seats Newer vans with individual seats and seat belts are safer and have a safer wheel base design as well. Therefore, we are allowing those newer vans with individual seats to be loaded to the 15 passenger capacity. You must follow the above guidelines as you travel for anything BSM related. Here is a link to information about the newer vans from the NHTSA.Travel Restrictions Between 11:55pm and 5:00am It is imperative that you understand that under NO circumstances should ANY BSM group travel between the hours of 11:55 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless a professional driver has been hired (i.e. chartered bus). This is a serious liability issue and you must abide by this policy - no exceptions. |