MMA General Rules for Student Drivers of State Vehicles:
1. Only drivers approved through Public Safety and who possess a “Buc Van” License may operate State vehicles.
2. Only those drivers designated on the vehicle request form, and whose signatures appear on the form, may operate State
vehicles.
3. All drivers shall operate State vehicles in a manner that reflects concern for safety and courtesy toward the public.
4. State vehicles shall not be used to conduct personal business, to transport members of the family, e.g. transporting
children to and from school, or for pleasure. Only those passengers listed on the request form may be passengers in the
State vehicle.
5. No person may drive or ride in a State motor vehicle unless properly restrained by the occupant restraint device. It shall
be the primary driver's responsibility to ensure that the passengers use the available restraint devices.
6. All traffic and parking laws are to be obeyed. Posted speed limits are not to be exceeded, nor is the vehicle to be
operated above safe driving speeds for road conditions. All violation fines shall be the responsibility of the driver
involved.
7. Report all accidents to the Public Safety Office within 24 hours, even if another vehicle is not involved or there are no
apparent injuries or damages. Notify Public Safety immediately in the case of serious bodily injury.
8. The driver of a State vehicle shall take every precaution to ensure the safety of the vehicle and its contents. The driver
shall lock the vehicle and take the keys, except in those instances when a commercial parking garage requires the keys be
left with the vehicle.
9. Operators of State vehicles are personally responsible for vehicles assigned to them. Should damage to a State vehicle
result through misuse or gross negligence, the operator may be required to make restitution to the State.
10. Under no circumstances will alcohol (open or closed containers) or any illegal substances be allowed in a State
vehicle.
11. Maintenance will record the condition of the vehicles upon return. Individuals returning vehicles in an unsatisfactory
condition may be denied further usage of vehicles.
12. Willful disregard of these rules is considered just cause for disciplinary action and denial of future usage.
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Last updated 4/12/2016