Thursday, November 26, 2009

CHAPEL VEHICLE USAGE # 03:006

POLICY:

To ensure uses of Chapel vehicles are within the parameters of the insurance policy, and are used effectively.

SCOPE:

This Policy shall apply, without exception, to all uses of Chapel vehicles.

PROCEDURE:

* All requests for vehicle usage shall be forwarded to the Church Administrator for review by Staff and/or Communication and Resources Team.
* Regularly scheduled usage, such as transportation to/from Shell Point shall be recognized as routine use.
* Vehicles shall not be used for purposes other than the Chapel.
* Approved use of a Chapel vehicle for sponsored events at which participants are contributing to the overall cost, will designate a portion to defray the cost of the van.
* Adding a person to the approved vehicle driver list requires completion of [Driver Information CMA 123 6-77], with signed approval and a copy of the front and back of the individual’s driver’s license. The completed, signed form is then forwarded to the insurance company. A copy of the completed document shall be retained in the Vehicle File by the Business Manager
* The approved drivers’ list shall be updated by notification to insurance company of persons to be removed.
* Driver Selection Guidelines from insurance company shall be followed as part of compliance with insurance restrictions. These state:
1. All drivers should be between the ages of 25 and 65. Drivers outside these recommended age ranges should have clean driving records.
2. Vehicles must be properly equipped if a driver has a license restriction.
3. Drivers having violations such as careless driving, reckless driving, or driving under the influence shall not be allowed to operate vehicles.
4. All drivers shall be properly licensed for the size and type of vehicle being driven.
5. Drivers should have good driving habits. They should not have more than one at-fault accident or one minor traffic violation within the last three years.


RESPONSIBILITY:

Vehicles and use of shall be the responsibility of the Communication and Resources Team.

LAST REVIEWED 2008

Additional information:
Driver Information CMA 123 6-77


Last name:
First name:
Middle initial:
Date of Birth:
Driver's License Number:
State of Issue:
Commercial Driver's License Number, if applicable:
Years of Bus Driving Experience:
Restrictions: Yes or no?
Number of Minor Violations:
Number of Major Violations:
Number of Not-At Fault:
Number of At-Fault Accidents:
Driver's personal insurance company:
Role Within Chapel By The Sea:
Operator of 15-Passenger Van, yes or no:
Regular or substitute driver?