Policy
It is the policy of Brown University that only authorized drivers affiliated with Brown University are permitted to drive a University vehicle. A University Vehicle is a vehicle that is owned, leased or rented for University business. Use of a University vehicle is restricted to authorized University-related activities including but not limited to recruiting trips, team travel, clinic travel, etc.
Driver Qualifications:
Minimum 18 years old for operating a University owned vehicle
Minimum 21 years old for operating a 12-15 passenger van (owned, leased or rented)
Minimum 21 years old for operating a leased or rented vehicle
Valid United States driver's license held for a minimum of 2 years
Successfully pass appropriate training for the type of vehicle being operating (see below)
Acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check
Any exemptions will be reviewed by the Vehicle Oversight Committee
Motor Vehicle Records Review: Any of the following violations within the last two years on your motor vehicle record render you ineligible to drive a University vehicle for two years from the date of violation:
DWI
DUI
Negligent homicide
Suspended License (suspensions may be reviewed on a case by case basis, based on violation)
Using a motor vehicle for commission of a felony
Aggravated assault with a motor vehicle
Operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent
Permitting an unlicensed driver to drive
Reckless or careless and negligent driving
Hit and Run or leaving the scene of an accident with injury or death resulting, or property damage in excess of $1,000
A combined total of three citations in two years of moving violations, at-fault accidents or any other Brown University driving policy violation
The training and MVR check is valid for 5 years.
RELATED INFORMATION & FORMS
Athletic Long-Term Rentals and University Owned Vehicles Policy