jhubb 10 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I hoping someone can help clarify for me. We have a camping trip this weekend, and most of the leaders and scouts will be leaving on Friday night. Three of the scouts have a basketball game on Saturday and will be leaving for the campout after the game. One of our Assistant Scoutmasters cannot leave on Friday and has volunteered to drive the three Scouts up on Saturday after the game. The Asst. Scoutmaster is 18 years old. Can he drive the scouts to the campout? The Guide to Safe Scouting says in part: 3. An adult leader (at least 21 years of age) must be in charge and accompany the group. 4. The driver must be currently licensed and at least 18 years of age. So, does that mean that an adult leader 21 or older must be in vehicle with the 18 year old and three scouts? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Lisabob 13 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I don't know for sure what the G2SS says (sorry) but you may want to check with your scouts' parents and make sure they're ok with an 18 year old driving their children around. Some may not be, regardless of the G2SS. Link to post Share on other sites
le Voyageur 72 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 In your state, an 18 year old is classified as a teenage dirver. Therefore, before turning to the Guide for Safe Scouting, you need to ask the 18 year old if he holds a provisional license, or a full license. Then you need to contact your DMV for additional clarification for a teenage driver transporting minors. If he's allowed to transport minors, then I also suggest written permission from the parents.... Link to post Share on other sites
Ohio_Scouter 10 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 jhubb, In my opinion, you are reading the Guide to Safe Scouting correctly. That is, an adult leader (at least 21 years of age) must be in charge and accompany the group, and the driver must be currently licensed and at least 18 years of age. Link to post Share on other sites
nldscout 18 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Your reading way to much into things The driver is over 18, there is no one on one as ther is 4 in car. The over 21 leader is in charge of trip and doesn't have to be in every car. People make things to complicated Link to post Share on other sites
scoutldr 732 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 IMHO, if the scouts cannot leave with the group on Friday night, then how they get there is up to their parents. I would stay out of it. Link to post Share on other sites
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