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OP-C-9 USE OF STATE VEHICLES

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY
Florida Statutes, Chapter 287.17

OBJECTIVE
To specify the policies and responsibilities for use of state vehicles.

OVERVIEW
State/University-owned vehicles are to be used only for official state business in accordance with Section 287.17, Florida Statutes. As used herein, the term "State Vehicle" means a vehicle designed for road use that is owned by or leased, loaned, or otherwise assigned to units within The Florida State University. The University Police Department is the only department within the University exempt from this policy, as their vehicle is an extension of the office. The following policy supersedes all earlier University policies regarding State Vehicles.

A. State vehicles may not be used for personal use, except during extended trips where such is consistent with the completion of the official duties of the operator and/or passengers and is approved by the operator's supervisor.

B. State vehicles are to be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The operator is personally responsible and liable for all fines, damages, repairs, and other disciplinary actions resulting from the violation of laws and regulations due to the operation and parking of the vehicle. Accidents or property damage involving University motor vehicles shall be reported to the University’s Insurance Coordinator within the Environmental Health and Safety Office.

C. A vehicle trip log will be maintained for each state vehicle for off-campus trips. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that the trip data is accurately entered in the vehicle trip log. Vehicle operators are to turn in log sheets when full and obtain new sheets from their supervisors.

D. The use of tobacco products, including chewing tobacco and the smoking of cigarettes, pipes and cigars is not permitted in state vehicles.

E. Bumper stickers and other materials are not affixed to state vehicles without express permission of the supervisor.

F. All occupants of a state vehicle must wear seat belts whenever the vehicle is in motion.

G. The operator must possess a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle to be operated.


	Business Operations Facilities/Space Faculty & Staff Financial General University Records/Information Safety/Insurance Technology			OP-C-9 USE OF STATE VEHICLES SPECIFIC AUTHORITY Florida Statutes, Chapter 287.17 OBJECTIVE To specify the policies and responsibilities for use of state vehicles. OVERVIEW State/University-owned vehicles are to be used only for official state business in accordance with Section 287.17, Florida Statutes. As used herein, the term "State Vehicle" means a vehicle designed for road use that is owned by or leased, loaned, or otherwise assigned to units within The Florida State University. The University Police Department is the only department within the University exempt from this policy, as their vehicle is an extension of the office. The following policy supersedes all earlier University policies regarding State Vehicles. A. State vehicles may not be used for personal use, except during extended trips where such is consistent with the completion of the official duties of the operator and/or passengers and is approved by the operator's supervisor. B. State vehicles are to be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The operator is personally responsible and liable for all fines, damages, repairs, and other disciplinary actions resulting from the violation of laws and regulations due to the operation and parking of the vehicle. Accidents or property damage involving University motor vehicles shall be reported to the University’s Insurance Coordinator within the Environmental Health and Safety Office. C. A vehicle trip log will be maintained for each state vehicle for off-campus trips. It is the operator's responsibility to ensure that the trip data is accurately entered in the vehicle trip log. Vehicle operators are to turn in log sheets when full and obtain new sheets from their supervisors. D. The use of tobacco products, including chewing tobacco and the smoking of cigarettes, pipes and cigars is not permitted in state vehicles. E. Bumper stickers and other materials are not affixed to state vehicles without express permission of the supervisor. F. All occupants of a state vehicle must wear seat belts whenever the vehicle is in motion. G. The operator must possess a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle to be operated.