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Facilities Management maintains all University owned vehicle records.

Authorized University Drivers

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has implemented new for faculty, staff and student workers who operate a University vehicle for approved University business. A new Driving Record Disclosure and Authorization Form must be submitted and approved prior to operating a University vehicle. Faculty, staff and student workers may apply to become an authorized University driver if they:

• Have a need to drive a University vehicle on approved University business;
• Are at least 18 years old; and
• Have a valid driver’s license

Approved University business is defined as duties in support of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ mission within the scope of the faculty, staff or student worker job responsibilities, and approved by the Director, Department Chair or a higher level. A University vehicle will only be used for purposes related to approved University business.

A University vehicle is defined as any licensed vehicle for off-campus use that is owned or leased by ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, or provided by University donors, and used for approved University business. The Authorized University Driver Guidelines do not apply to rental vehicles.

To apply, please submit the to Facilities Management at For questions, please contact Facilities Management at 270.809.4291.

Reporting accidents, breakdowns or requesting service

For information, service, accident and breakdown reporting, call 270.809.4370 or 270.809.4291.

After hours (4 p.m. to 8 a.m.), please call ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Police at 270.809.2222

General Regulations

• Seat belts must be worn by the operator and all passengers when a vehicle is in operation.
• Vehicles must be used exclusively in performance of activities directly related to the mission of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
• Operators must be employees of the University or authorized students.
• Passengers must be employees, students, or guests of the University.
• Animals are not permitted in passenger vehicles.
• Boats and canoes cannot be carried in or on a passenger vehicle.

No vehicle may be modified or altered in any manner without the express consent of the Director of Facilities Management. This includes but is not limited to: removing seating, affixing car-top carriers, altering wiring, installing radios or other electronic devices, attaching antennas or additional towing equipment, affixing signs, decals and bumper stickers.

Repetitive or willful violations of guidelines and regulations may result in suspension of use privileges.

Comments and suggestions are encouraged and may be furnished either verbally or in writing to the Director of Facilities Management.

Refueling

• Gasoline should be obtained using the WEX card specifically assigned to the vehicle.  If you have questions, contact Facilities Management at 4291.
• The use of non-premium fuel is required.

Employee Use of Vehicles

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ personnel must be registered with Facilities Management and have their drivers license on file with Human Resources to be eligible to use University vehicles. Prior to authorization all employees will have a current motor vehicle record check on file. Authorization for employee use of vehicles must be renewed every three (3) years or  upon license expiration, whichever is first.

Student Use of Vehicles

The requesting department head must recommend to Facilities Management that a student be authorized to use ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ vehicles, per the . Authorization for student use of vehicles must be renewed annually. To drive a van, students must be at least 21 years of age and complete the van driver coaching program. Student drivers are not authorized to transport other students. Graduate Assistants are considered the same as student workers for insurance purposes.

Procurement, Assignment and Replacement of Vehicles

Service vehicle assignments are evaluated by Facilities Management. Special needs and requests should be made well in advance of budget preparation to allow sufficient time for planning and accommodation. The Director of Facilities may recall or reassign vehicles to promote the highest and best utilization of the total fleet.

Breakdowns and Repairs

Call and advise Facilities Management personnel of a breakdown and, to the greatest extent possible, the nature of the problem.

Do not have the vehicle towed unless it presents a hazard to or restricts the flow of traffic, or unless authorized by the Director of Facilities. Do not have the vehicle repaired unless authorized by the Director of Facilities.

Accidents

Accidents will normally fall under one of two categories: minor accidents occurring on or off a public thoroughfare where total damage to all vehicles involved is less than $1000 and no other property damage or bodily injury occurred; and major accidents involving damage to vehicles over $1000 and/or other property damage or bodily injury. Follow the minor accident procedures if the cause of damage is unknown or if the damage is extremely light. In all other instances, follow the major accident procedures. Each vehicle has an accident summary package in the glove box. Operators are required to complete the forms in the event of an accident.

Accident Form

Major Accident Procedures:

• Give aid to injured persons
• Notify law enforcement authorities
• Notify ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Facilities Management
• Provide law enforcement authorities with all information requested
• Decline giving or making statements to persons other than law enforcement authorities
• Request that the investigating police officer obtain a statement from the other party or parties involved
• Record the license plate numbers of witnesses, if possible
• A card showing ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s bodily injury and property damage liability insurance carrier, policy number and agent is provided in the glove box of each vehicle

Do not have the vehicle towed without prior authorization unless it is a hazard to or is impeding the flow of other traffic. The account number listed on the trip authorization or assigned to the department vehicle will be charged on a 'deductible' as follows for repair costs:

• Less than $1000 damage — actual cost of repairs
• More than $1000 damage — $1000