VEHICLE USE
AGREEMENT
As a driver of the
college vehicle owned, rented or leased for official college business and/or
student activities, I agree to abide by the college policies and procedures
including the following
I certify
that:
1.
I have a driver’s license that is
valid in
2.
If I will be driving a 12-15
passenger van, that I have attended and passed a van driver training class
presented and approved by Blinn College Safety Department within the past
year.
3.
I will not permit any unauthorized
person to drive the vehicle.
4.
I will not permit any unauthorized
passengers in the vehicle (only Blinn employees, persons cooperating in Blinn
projects or program, and students participating in authorized trips are
permitted).
5.
I will use a seat belt or other
available occupant restraint and require all passengers to also use seat belts
or occupant restraints in accordance with State law, and not operate the vehicle
unless all occupants are wearing the appropriate
restraints
6.
I will operate the vehicle in
accordance with college policies and procedures and know and observe all
applicable traffic laws, ordinances and regulations as defined by the State of
7.
I understand that I will be
responsible for all traffic violations and fines resulting from my use of a
college vehicle.
8.
I will not allow and/or open
containers of alcohol, illegal drugs in the vehicle. I will not drive under the
influence of alcohol and/or drugs. (Exception: Non-drowsy OTC and prescription
medications are acceptable if my driving ability is not impaired.) Medications
that impair my driving ability are not acceptable.
9.
I will not use a cell phone or other
personal device that may distract me while driving.
10.
I will not exceed the speed limit or
drive the vehicle at speeds that are unsafe for road
conditions.
11.
I will be rested. I will not drive
more than a total of 8 hours per day, and understand it is recommended that
periods of uninterrupted driving not exceed 2 hours, separated by at lease 15
minute breaks.
12.
I will not drive the vehicle “off
road” unless it is designed and intended for that
use.
13.
I will turn the vehicle off, remove
the keys, and lock the vehicle when it is left
unattended.
14.
Before leaving the parking area
garage, I will inspect the vehicle for safety concerns, checking the tires,
wipers, lights and other safety equipment for observable defects. I will report
any defects immediately to the appropriate authority to determine if the vehicle
is safe to operate.
15.
I will immediately report all
accidents, property damage, or violations to the Police & Public Safety
Department, the Director of Transportation, and the Risk Safety
Manager.
16.
I will immediately report to the
Transportation Coordinator any change in my driving status that places me
outside the college’s driving qualifications.
17.
I will only use the vehicle for
school business, not personal usage.
18.
I will not keep vehicle at my
resident.
As a college employee, I understand I
am subject to all applicable college disciplinary procedures for violations of
college policies and procedures.
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Name
of Driver (Please
print)
Drivers License Number
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Signature of Employee
(date)
Transportation Coordinator
(date)