Purpose

To help ensure the safety of drivers and occupants of Motor Pool vehicles by avoiding excessive driver fatigue.

Applicability

All departments and individuals who use Motor Pool vehicles.

Policy

A minimum number of drivers is required for long trips involving Motor Pool vans: 

• Any trip exceeding 200 miles requires two qualified drivers, who must trade driving responsibilities every two hours.
• On trips exceeding 300 miles, drivers shall be limited to 6 hours driving time, per day.