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Revision as of 14:14, 27 September 2018
Policy 303.13
Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 Given the dangers associated with the use of Multi-Passenger Vehicles transporting ten or more passengers and multiple consumer advisories issued by the National Highway Safety Administration, the University has developed this policy governing the use of Multi-Passenger Vehicles.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to any person operating a Multi-Passenger Vehicle in the course and scope of the person’s employment at the University, whether the Multi-Passenger Vehicle is owned by the University or not. Multi-Passenger Vehicles may only be driven by employees of the University.
3 Definitions
4 Policy and Procedure Statements
4.1 Policy Regarding 15-Seat Vans
4.1.1 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation have documented serious safety problems and issued a cautionary warning regarding the use of 15-passenger vans when 1) the van transports more than 10 passengers and 2) cargo is loaded onto the van roof.
4.1.2 University personnel are prohibited from operating a 15-passenger van outside the Town of Boone with more than 11 occupants (10 passengers and 1 driver). Carrying of cargo on the van roof is prohibited at all times. University personnel may operate a 15-passenger van with 15 occupants (14 passengers and 1 driver) within the Town of Boone.
4.1.3 15 Passenger Vans
