610 Driving Practices and Standards

理由是: To provide driving standards and requirements for individuals driving on University business (whether operating University or Personal Vehicles) that will assist the University in:

• Ensuring the safety of faculty, 工作人员, 学生, volunteers, and the public
• Reducing the number of vehicle accidents
• Complying with local, state and federal vehicle regulations
• 提倡安全驾驶习惯
• Limiting the potential monetary and reputational costs to the University for third party liability issues

政策:

This policy details the responsibilities and requirements of individuals (大学教师, 工作人员, 学生, volunteers and others) driving on University 业务 as part of or in connection with their position or University affiliation. Individuals not adhering to the stated responsibilities and requirements of this policy are not to drive a University or Personal Vehicle on University business.

适用范围及适用性: 大学教师, 工作人员, 学生, volunteers and others driving on University 业务 must adhere to this policy.

定义:

个人车辆: A vehicle owned, 租赁, or rented through the use of personal funds.  

差旅费用摘要(测试工程师): The spreadsheet and supporting documents which create complete accounting of travel expenses, 进一步定义为 OU美联社&p# 1200旅行.

University Authorized Drivers (UAD):  There are two categories of UADs as shown below.

重复UAD: An individual who operates a University Vehicle as part of his/her job, or whose job description specifically identifies the need to drive on a recurring basis as a core component of his/her position, 比如体育教练, 保管的 & 理由, admissions recruiter or any individual driving on University 业务 on average more than once per week. Any employee receiving a University car allowance will be considered a Recurring UAD.

非经常UAD: Any individual not meeting the requirements of a Recurring UAD as defined above is considered a Non-Recurring UAD when driving on University 业务.

Both Recurring and Non-Recurring UADs must:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age

• 持有当前有效的美国护照.S. driver's license or international driving permit recognized in the U.S. AND the individual has not been prevented from driving to, from or in the course of employment due to a driver's license or permit suspension, 限制, or revocation by the State/country that has issued the license or permit;
  
  
• Consent to periodic driving record reviews by Risk Management. 

大学的业务: 业务 done on behalf of or arising from an affiliation with the University.

大学基金: Funds available for spending from any of the University's fund groups, or money held by the University in its bank accounts.

大学车辆: 任何车辆, including utility vehicles and tractors purchased, 租赁, 或用大学基金租用.

程序:

Recurring UAD 驾驶记录宣誓书 requests will be handled as follows:

人力资源: Permanent and Temporary Staff Employees, 教师 Employees

学生财务服务: 学生员工

人力资源职责: As a condition of employment or change in position/job responsibilities of a current employee, Human 资源 will check the driving record of any potential Recurring UAD (see attached 驾驶记录宣誓书).
 

Student Financial Services Responsibilities: As a condition of student employment, Student Financial Services will check the driving record of any potential Recurring Student Employee UAD (see attached 驾驶记录宣誓书).

Human 资源 and Student Financial Services employees performing Michigan Department of State Motor Vehicle Record checks must complete and sign the 第三方查阅要求表格 (see attached) and email the form to (电子邮件保护).

University Authorized Driver Responsibilities: All UADs as defined in this policy must inform their supervisors of any changes in their driving record status that would impact their ability to meet the requirements of a UAD. Individuals who do not meet the requirements will not drive on University 业务.

To claim mileage reimbursement for driving Personal Vehicles on University 业务, UADs必须完成一份 测试工程师, which includes an Authorized Driver statement below the traveler's signature line.

主管职责: Supervisors must report to Risk Management any accidents or safety issues that they are aware of related to their subordinates driving on University 业务, including reporting issues that may affect the subordinate's status as a UAD.

风险管理职责: Risk Management will perform the following functions related to UADs.

驾驶纪录检讨: 风险管理 periodically check Recurring UADs' motor vehicle records, and may check driving records of Non-Recurring Authorized Drivers. 

确定UAD状态: 风险管理, 自行决定, suspend work related driving privileges for UADs (or individuals seeking to become authorized) if:

• Repeated or excessive driving infractions exist on the driving record, 即使撤销, suspension or 限制 has not taken place OR,
• Information is received that indicates the driver's ability to operate a vehicle in a safe fashion or conform to the purposes of this policy may be compromised.
  
  Examples include but are not limited to:  

• Multiple driving infractions within the previous year.  
• A history of repeated offenses or violations in the past (3) years.
• Individual driving infractions that exceed three (3) points.

一般安全程序: It is the UAD's responsibility to familiarize himself/herself with University policies, rules and regulations and to operate vehicles and equipment safely.  

虽然不是包罗万象, listed below are important safety procedures that apply to anyone driving on 大学的业务:       

每个司机必须:

• Wear properly fastened safety belts at all times;
• Limit the number of occupants to the number of seats installed by the manufacturer;
• Not operate a hand-held mobile communications device in an unlawful manner or engage in any other distracted driving activities;
• Not operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, controlled substances. 

每个司机都应该:

• Avoid driving while taking over the counter medications where the manufacturer cautions against operating a vehicle;
• Take periodic breaks when driving more than eight (8) continuous hours;
• Limit the total number of hours of driving in a twenty-four (24) hour period to eight (8).

事故过程: Accidents taking place while driving on University 业务 (whether involving University Vehicles and equipment, or a Personal vehicle) must immediately be reported to a supervisor. The supervisor must inform Risk Management of the accident as soon as possible, but no later than one (1) business day after receiving notification from the Authorized Driver.

Risk Management reserves the right to revoke authorization for an individual to drive on University 业务 and to assign driving improvement classes to any UAD. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis and arranged by Risk Management.

维修及车辆安全: Departments must maintain University Vehicles in safe operating condition. Suggested manufacturer maintenance schedules should be followed. Any defect in a vehicle's condition that is, 或者可能变成, a safety issue must be corrected immediately.

货车驾驶政策: Rental of a fifteen (15) passenger van is prohibited unless approved in advance by Risk Management.

UADs operating a fifteen (15) passenger van must limit the number of passengers to a maximum of nine (9); and the UAD must be at least age twenty-one (21) and complete the National Safety Council approved van driver training course provided by Risk Management.

保险:

大学车辆: The University carries automobile physical damage and liability insurance for all University Vehicles. UADs operating University Vehicles or equipment are covered for damages to property of others and/or bodily injury claims within the Michigan No-fault Act.

Insurance deductibles may be assessed to the UAD's department in the event of an accident.

Individuals not recognized as UADs who are involved in an accident while driving on University 业务 may incur significant personal liability.

Privately-Owned/Leased/Rented Vehicles: UADs, operating privately owned/租赁/rented vehicles on University 业务 must carry personal automobile liability insurance. The individual's personal automobile liability coverage shall be the primary insurance for claims that occur on University 业务.

No automobile physical damage coverage for privately owned/租赁/rented vehicles shall be provided by the University.

违反政策: Individuals who violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary procedures, up to and including discharge or expulsion, and any discipline imposed will be consistent with the provisions of any collectively bargained agreement or other applicable employee or student discipline policy in effect at the time of the violation.   

相关政策及表格:
OU美联社&P #1050 Risk Management/Insurance Policies & 程序
OU美联社&p# 1200旅行
Mileage Only Reimbursement Request

驾驶记录宣誓书

Michigan Department of State Third Party Access Request Form

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