Regulation
R
5514 PUPIL USE OF VEHICLES
A. Use
of Bicycles
The
use of bicycles for travel to and from school by pupils is permitted in
accordance with Policy No. 5514 and the following rules.
1. Bicycles
must be in sound condition and equipped with:
a. A
rear reflector;
b. A
bell or other signaling device other than a siren or whistle;
c. Brakes;
d. A
lock and chain; and
e. If
the bicycle will be used after dark, a white front lamp and red rear lamp, each
visible from at least 500 feet.
2. The
operator may not permit a second person to ride on the bicycle with him/her.
3. The
operator will keep his/her hands on the handlebars and feet on the pedals while
the bicycle is being operated on the street.
4. The
operator will not “hitch” a ride on any moving vehicle.
5. The
operator will walk the bicycle while on school premises.
6. The
operator will store his/her bicycle in a rack provided at the school. Pupils are advised to keep bicycles locked
when not in use.
7. The
operator will wear a biker's helmet.
B. Permission
to Ride a Bicycle
1. Pupils
will obtain a permission slip from the school office.
2. Permission
slips must be signed by a parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and returned to the
school office.
3. Permission
slips will be retained on file by the school office.
C. Use
of Automobiles
The
use of automobiles for travel to and from school by pupils who have attained
the legal age to drive independently is permitted in accordance with Policy No.
5514 and the following rules:
1. Automobiles
must be registered and inspected by the State of
2. Automobiles
must be registered in the office of the Principal in accordance with ¶D.
3. No
pupil may operate or park an automobile on school premises during the school
day without a sticker issued and affixed in accordance with ¶D5.
4. A
pupil who drives an automobile to and from school may transport only other
members of his/her family, except with the express permission of the Principal.
5. Automobiles
must be parked in the parking area provided at the school building; pupils'
automobiles must not be parked or left standing in fire zones or in areas
designated for staff and visitor parking.
6. Permission
for the use of an automobile is granted only for travel to and from
school. The use of the automobile by
pupils participating in field trips, sports events, performances, and
out-of-school instructional assignments is permitted only with the express
permission of the Principal.
7. Once
parked, an automobile may be visited during the school day only with the
permission of the Principal.
8. Driving
on school grounds must not exceed ten miles per hour. Automobiles must be driven with caution at
all times.
9. Any
accident involving an automobile registered with the Principal, occurring
anywhere, must be promptly reported to the Principal.
D. Permission
to Operate an Automobile
1. The
parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the pupil or adult pupil seeking permission
to drive an automobile to and from school must submit written application for
permission to the Principal. The
application will include:
a. The
pupil's name and driver's license number,
b. The
reason for the necessity of driving to school,
c. The
make, model, year, color, and registration number of the automobile,
d. The
name of the insurance carrier and the insurance number, and
e. Evidence
that the pupil has successfully completed a driver training course.
2. The
pupil intending to operate the automobile will review and sign a copy of the
rules governing the use of automobiles for travel to and from school.
3. The
Principal will make an independent determination, through the Department of
Motor Vehicles (1-609-292-6500), that the pupil's driver's license has not been
suspended.
4. The
Principal will personally inspect the pupil's driver's license, the automobile
registration card, and the automobile insurance certificate. Copies of these documents will be made and
kept in the pupil's file along with the application form.
5. When
an application has been approved, the Principal will issue the pupil a sticker
to be affixed on the automobile.
E. Revocation
of Permission
1. The
permission to use a bicycle or automobile for travel to and from school is a
privilege summarily revocable by school officials when the permittee:
a. Violates
the rules set forth in this regulation or an express order of the Principal;
b. Has
been expelled from school or suspended for a period exceeding ten school days;
c. Has
been convicted of a moving vehicle driving practices;
d. Has
engaged in any unsafe or careless driving practices;
e. Has
committed an act of vandalism or theft; or
f. Has
received a failing grade in any subjects in one marking period.
2. Driving
privileges may be reinstated by the Principal after the suspension or
revocation, on the parent(s) or legal guardian(s), or adult pupil's
reapplication and on the Principal’s finding that the pupil has maintained a
satisfactory record of school citizenship.
Issued: