D. Driver Authorization

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

·   Driving under the influence

·   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. 

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