21.1 RDVIC is committed to instituting and maintaining a Vehicle Safety program. The goal of the program is the prevention of the loss of life, injury, and property damage to all employees, clients. volunteers and members of the general public. This applies to all RDVIC staff while on duty. A complete copy of the Safety Program is maintained by the Director.
21.2 Employees who drive or operate vehicles are responsible for following all of the guidelines set forth in the Vehicle Safety Program. These responsibilities include:
• Maintaining and possessing a current driver's license.
• Operating vehicles in a safe manner.
• Maintaining valid vehicle registration, insurance. and inspection.
21.3 All employees are required, as part of their normal job duties, to use their personal vehicles to conduct RDVIC business. The employee's own insurance policy is the primary coverage _and, therefore, RDVIC will not be responsible for any claims that arise out of any motor vehicle accident that the employee is involved in while operating his/her personal vehicle. The mileage reimbursement the employee receives is intended to fully cover all costs of the operation of the employee's personal vehicle including but not limited to fuel, maintenance, repairs and insurance.
21.4 Motor Vehicle Texting and Email Safety Policy When driving on RDVIC business, employees may not read or respond to text messages and emails. These restrictions do not apply to texts or emails made to report an emergency. In all such cases, all cautionary measures should be practiced.
