Policy Title: Vehicle Use Policy
Policy Number: 6.7
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Purpose: This policy establishes parameters and procedures for the use of state and college-owned vehicles. It applies to all persons that operate, make use of, or travel in state and college vehicles. State and college owned vehicles may be used for official state and college business only. Drivers guilty of misuse are subject to disciplinary action and may lose their privilege to operate a college-owned vehicle. Vehicles are to be operated in a manner which avoids even the appearance of impropriety. Eastern Wyoming College is committed to providing transportation for participants in college activities and educational programs. All employees, students, and program sponsors using college vehicles are expected to adhere to the Vehicle Use Procedures in Administrative Regulation Title 6.7.1.
Prior to reserving or using any college vehicle, all persons must complete a Driver Information Form and allow for a Driving Record check with the Wyoming Department of Transportation, Driver Services. A College employee or student may be denied use of a College vehicle if they do not meet the following criteria:
- The individual must have a valid driver’s license that has been in effect for the previous two years.
- The individual must have a reinstated license that has been in effect at least one year after revocation.
- The individual must not have three (3) at-fault accidents or moving vehicle violations within the last 36 months.
- The individual must not have any violation for drunk driving, driving under the influence of drugs, or reckless driving within the last 36 months.
- College vehicle use privileges will be denied based on driving performance of such severe proportions which exhibit that the driver has operated vehicles in an unsafe or negligent manner.
Original Adoption Date: 01/08/02
Revision Date(s): 11/8/05(RF), 2/11/14, 10/10/17(RNJ, 1/14/20
Date reviewed, no change: