Vehicle Policy

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1. There are a number of vehicles in the Dept. that are strictly for College related business. Vehicles are used for collection of materials and serve as transport for our off-campus activities.

2. Where necessary a member of staff will accompany individuals on journeys to collect materials.

3. Drivers who have not driven on Irish roads before MUST be accompanied by a member of the Technical Staff on their first journey. This condition is to assist individuals who have no experience of driving on the left hand side of the road.

4. Students who have significant off-campus experimental work can be added to the College insurance policy by contacting Mr. Daniel Wearen (wearend@tcd.ie). Your supervisor must confirm that this is required.

5. Once a safety statement has been completed and you have been added to the insurance please contact a member of the Technical Team who can discuss the features of the vehicle with you.

You should know the following:

• There is a log book in each vehicle. It must be completed at the end of each journey. Please report any damage to vehicle.
• Breakdown assistance is available as part of insurance policy. Telephone 01-2418572
• It is your responsibility to report any accidents or mechanical faults with the vehicle. This is not about apportioning blame, it is about ensuring the vehicle is safe for the next user.
• Locations of the controls for wipers and lights including fog lights and warning beacons if applicable
• Confirm that there is enough oil and water by checking the engine bay. This will also confirm you know how to open the bonnet/hood.
• Can you open the fuel filler cap?
• You should be aware that there is a first aid kit and warning triangle in the boot of all vehicles in the event of injury or breakdown
• Have you confirmed the spare tyre and tools to change it are available?
• In the unfortunate event of an accident always call the Gardai irrespective of who is at fault.

This will ensure that details are taken correctly. Under no circumstances leave the scene of an accident without reporting it to the authorities. If you are in a fit state to do so, please take photos with your phone as soon as possible. Please report all accidents to the Chief Technical Officer at 087 6428317, or Dept. Executive Officers at 01-896 2217 or 01-896 1457. Please complete an accident report form in addition to any external documentation required.