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Vehicle Safety Guidelines

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Driver Requirements

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ is committed to keeping its community of employees, students, volunteers, and visitors safe when visiting its campuses or carrying out work or educational duties. Based on , there are several requirements for ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ community members to follow if they will be operating vehicles owned, rented, or leased by the University. The definition of "vehicles" includes University-owned, rented, or leased cars, trucks, vans, buses, and motorized carts (such as golf carts or utility task vehicles).

Only authorized drivers are allowed to operate University-owned, rented, or leased vehicles and must complete the driver authorization process, beginning with the  (exception: If an employee, student, or volunteer will only operate motorized carts, the driver's authorization is not required).

²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ employees who are expected to drive as part of their normal course of work (e.g., shuttle bus drivers) are required to take on ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ's employee learning management site, .

Employees who will operate motorized carts (golf carts or utility task vehicles) are required to take the on ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ's employee learning management site, . On the Denton campus, motorized carts are only allowed to travel on certain streets, which can be found on the Denton Campus - Map of University Streets for Motorized Carts. Students (non-employees) and university volunteers may access the via a temporary Bridge profile. Access to this system is via invitation and requires the creation of separate login credentials. Email risk@twu.edu if you have students or volunteers needing a temporary profile.

Other General Guidelines

  • Drivers of University vehicles and motorized carts are considered representatives of the University and, as such, must extend every courtesy to both traffic and pedestrians.
  • All drivers are personally responsible for any traffic violation they receive while operating a University vehicle.
  • University vehicles will not be driven beyond the borders of the United States.
  • Employees are prohibited from using earphones, cellular telephones, or mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle under any of the following situations, regardless of whether a hands-free device is used:
    • When operating a university vehicle, 
    • When operating a rented vehicle while conducting university business, or
    • When operating a personal vehicle while conducting university business.
  • Use of handheld electronic devices and hands-free devices is prohibited while operating a motorized cart.

Reporting University Vehicle and Motorized Cart Accidents

As soon as the accident occurs, individuals shall obtain medical aid for the injured, if necessary.

If the Accident Occurred On-Campus

  • Immediately notify the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Department of Public Safety at the campus on which the collision occurred:
    • Denton: (940) 898-2911
    • Dallas: (214) 689-6666
    • Houston: (713) 794-2222
  • Notify the supervisor(s) of the employee(s) involved.
  • Employees involved, and any witnesses, must complete the  through Risk Management within 48 hours.
  • If an injury occurred, employee(s) must complete the  and return it to Human Resources as soon as possible, but at least within 30 days of the incident.
  • For supervisors, if your employee is or thinks they may be injured, complete the  as soon as possible. 

If the Accident Occurred Off-Campus

  • Immediately notify the local law enforcement agency. Notify the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Department of Public Safety within 24 hours of the incident.
  • Drivers must note the police agency that investigated the collision and the other driver's name, driver’s license number, insurance information, and vehicle license plate number.
  • If a collision occurs in a University vehicle, make sure to provide the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ auto liability insurance card which is either located in the visor pocket or glovebox.
  • If a collision occurs in a rented vehicle, immediately notify the rental agency as well as ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Department of Public Safety, and the local law enforcement agency. The rental agency should provide roadside assistance and further instruction regarding the vehicle.
  • If it is a personal vehicle and the accident occurs as the employee is conducting University business, the employee who owns the vehicle needs to report the accident to their insurance carrier.
  • Notify the supervisor(s) of the employee(s) involved.
  • If an injury occurred, employee(s) must complete the  and return it to Human Resources as soon as possible, but at least within 30 days of the incident.
  • For supervisors, if your employee is or thinks they may be injured, complete the  as soon as possible. 

Inoperative University Vehicles

If a vehicle owned or leased by the University is experiencing issues, contact the following departments:

  • During business hours, call Fleet Services
    • Denton: 940-898-3166
    • Dallas: 214-689-6600
    • Houston: 713-794-2331
  • After business hours, call ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Department of Public Safety 

For rented vehicles, contact the rental agency for assistance. Do not use your personal roadside assistance service or insurance for inoperable vehicles.

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