All vehicles subject to inspection by the New York State Department of Transportation are required to be inspected at least every six months. The operator is responsible for providing an adequate inspection facility as the NYSDOT does not operate facilities for the inspection of vehicles. Every place of academic, vocational or religious services or instruction of persons under the age of 21 years, except places of higher education. It shall include every child care center, every institution for the care or training of the mentally or physically handicapped (certain exceptions apply) and every day camp. School Service. The transportation of persons under the age of 21 years to and/or from school or school activities, with or without adult supervisory personnel, either: In vehicles owned and/or operated by school districts or any public or private school or school district; or By others for hire except for parents who enter into a contract with a school to provide transportation exclusively for their own children.