Operation of College Vans

APPENDIX A

OPERATION OF COLLEGE VANS

1. All drivers must have a valid B.C. Class 4 Driver's License and must have had a familiarization session with College vehicles to ensure they are capable of properly and safely operating large vehicles, under highway and off-road conditions.
2. Drivers must be P.P.W.C. Union members except in case of emergency or if no union driver available. Only drivers approved in writing by the College may operate College vehicles.
3. A Trip Inspection Form must be completed prior to driving the vehicle. This is required by law. This form must be turned in to the equipment room with the log book at the end of the trip.
4. Drivers are responsible for accurately recording the mileage and driving time in the vehicle log book.
5. Drivers will adhere to all laws. Drivers will pay due attention to safety when driving under adverse conditions (snow, fog, ice, off-road, etc). Failure to do so will result in the driver losing driving privileges.
6. Seat belts must be worn by driver and all passengers where provided.
7. The driver is prohibited from eating while driving.
8. No smoking is allowed inside the vans at any time.
9. Vehicles must have fuel tanks at least 1/2 full when returned to Selkirk College.
10. Vehicle interiors are to be thoroughly cleaned by the driver upon completion of each trip.
11. Vehicle problems or damage are to be reported to Equipment Room staff on the forms provided in the log book.
12. Vehicle log books, keys, and receipts for fuel are to be returned to the Equipment Room immediately upon trip completion. (Mail slot in G-wing if Equipment Room is closed.)
13. Drivers are responsible for reporting accidents to the proper authorities within the required time limits. Accidents must be recorded in the vehicle log book.
14. No passengers will be permitted in the vehicles while refueling.
15. No pets are permitted in College vehicles.
16. No transportation or drinking of alcoholic beverages will be permitted in college vans.
17. It is the responsibility of all passengers and the driver to report behaviour that is considered unsafe to the Faculty Assistant, Equipment Room Attendant, Staff member, or School Chair.