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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 20.95.01.12" title_num="20" subtitle_num="95" chapter_num="01" heading="Operation of Motor Vehicle.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Driver. An owner or a Transportation Network Company shall ensure that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Only a properly licensed driver operates a motor vehicle used in the exercise of a permit;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A driver of a motor vehicle operates the vehicle in a prudent and safe manner; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A driver of a motor vehicle adheres to all local, city, state, and federal laws and regulations.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A driver of a motor vehicle is provided information and training about the requirements of laws governing non-discrimination and accessibility, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, to the extent applicable.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Carrying Capacity.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The number of passengers transported by a motor vehicle may not exceed the number authorized by the vehicle list associated with a permit and on file with the Commission, and may not exceed the manufacturer’s rated seating capacity.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A passenger may not stand in a motor vehicle, except in emergency situations.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Fatality Report. An owner, Transportation Network Operator, or Transportation Network Company shall report in writing, to the Commission, an accident involving a motor vehicle that results in a fatality.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Maintenance Record. A continuous maintenance record shall be kept for each motor vehicle in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>