FILE:  ECHC-R*

AUTHORIZED USES OF VEHICLES RULES AND REGULATIONS
In order to use a district owned or leased vehicle, the following regulations shall be observed:

  1. The driver shall have a valid driver's license.
  2. All vehicle occupants shall use seat belts as required by state laws.
  3. No alcoholic beverages or unlawful drugs shall be used or transported in district owned or leased vehicles.
  4. The driver shall not at any time consume or use alcoholic beverages, unlawful drugs or tobacco products during the use of the vehicle.
  5. The seating capacity of the vehicle shall be strictly adhered to.
  6. Vehicles shall be pre-tripped: Routine inspection of gas, oil, lights, brakes, tires, etc. shall be performed.
  7. Vehicles shall be post-tripped: The driver is responsible for reporting any mechanical problems or deficiencies with the vehicle.
  8. An odometer reading shall be recorded at the beginning and end of each trip.
  9. The interior of all vehicles shall be cleaned of debris at the end of each trip.
  10. District employees working on an on-call basis, shall leave their assigned vehicles at the Service Center when off duty for vacations or when they are out of the district for a period of two or more days. Vehicle keys shall be turned over to the respective supervisor.
REVISED: 11-11-97
 

The Benton Harbor Area Schools, Berrien County, Michigan