Purpose
To protect the best interests of the University.
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Applicability
All departments and personnel who use Motor Pool vehicles.
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Policy
Authorization to use a Motor Pool vehicle can be suspended by the Motor Pool Manager, if in the best interest of the University. Causes for suspension may include, but are not limited to:
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Unacceptable driving record, see MPL 103: Acceptable Driving Record
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Operating Motor Pool vehicles in violation of the law, including posted speed limits and other moving violations
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Noncompliance with Motor Pool policies and procedures.
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Physical evidence of alcoholic beverages having been in a Motor Pool vehicle
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Evidence of possession or use of alcohol or unlawful drugs in vehicle
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Operation of vehicles while under the influence of intoxicants or drugs, whether or not a citation was issued or a conviction occurs
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Damage or excessive soiling of the vehicle interior
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Citizen’s complaint of misuse of a Motor Pool vehicle
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Citizen’s complaint of vulgar or other unseemly conduct
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Any action detrimental to the function or public image of the University
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Convictions of a major traffic offense, as defined in Oregon Revised Statute Chapter 153 — Violations and Traffic Offenses
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Major Traffic Offenses as defined in the appropriate Oregon Revised Statutes include:\
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Reckless driving
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Driving while under the influence of intoxicants
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Failure to perform the duties of a driver involved in an accident or collision
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Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer
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Driving after being declared to be a habitual offender
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Procedure
Reporting Requirements - Loss or Suspension/Restriction of Driver’s License
- Oregon State University employees and volunteers who use Motor Pool vehicles must report to their department/unit supervisor any situation that may lead to their driver’s license being revoked, rescinded, suspended, or renewal being denied.
- The driver’s supervisor must immediately forward this information to the Office of Human Resources.
- Human Resources will notify the manager of the Motor Pool and the Office of Risk Management of the situation.
- Failure to report such situations may result in the loss of the employee’s privilege to use Motor Pool vehicles.
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