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Having a policy that spells out who is authorized to drive and that establishes driver standards is best practices. Additionally, Implementation of a vehicle use policy puts us in line with our peer institutions.

The benefit for Miami is that we will now have a policy that proactively manages the use of our vehicles, establishes minimum qualifications for our drivers, and decreases the number and severity of auto accidents.

There is no correlation. State point systems address general driving privileges within a state. The University's system reflects our tolerance for and ability to absorb vehicle risk exposures.

No, individuals renting vehicles to conduct University business from Enterprise/National or other entity under a University-contracted rental program are not required to complete the Motor Vehicle Use Agreement or be an Approved Driver, but must have a valid driver's license and must adhere to the safe driving practices contained in this Policy as well as all applicable traffic laws.

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Business Services will oversee the policy and work collaboratively with HR and other departments.

These are vehicles rented by departments under a contractual agreement whereby ºÚÁÏÉçÇø is responsible to insure the vehicles.  This is not a short term rental through the local Enterprise office.

Yes, the policy applies to all drivers.

No, 15 passenger vans MAY NOT be rented, driven, or used by ºÚÁÏÉçÇø employees, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøs or volunteers for university related business or activities.

Yes, when driving a personal vehicle, even for university business, the owner's insurance policy covering the vehicle is considered primary for both liability and physical damage. Insurance maintained by the University, if it applies, will be excess of the employee's personal automobile liability limits.

DUI/OWI drugs or alcohol; Negligent homicide via a vehicle; Use of an auto in commission of a felony; Aggravated assault with a vehicle, Operating without a license; Reckless driving, Leaving the scene of an accident; Hit and Run

No, please see the list above for violations considered.

Drivers found on a motor vehicle check to have a violation per the Motor Vehicle policy will lose their privilege to operate a University owned or long-term leased vehicle. Human Resources will work with these departments to see if an alternative solution can be found.

Yes. A  authorization form is required. Once authorization is received, it does not expire.

A driver who refuses to give authorization for an MVR will no longer be authorized to operate a University owned or long-term leased vehicle.

No, only violations in the last three (3) years will be reviewed and considered.

Yes, if the job description requires or may require driving a University owned or long-termed leased vehicles.

Results of MVR reviews will typically be communicated in 5 business days.

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Business Services will refer this to the appropriate Human Resource area.

If the supervisor's name is entered on the Motor Vehicle Use Agreement, the driver and supervisor will be notified when I driver becomes an Approved Driver. The supervisor may also be granted access to the Approved Driver list maintained by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Business Services.

Yes, the University now requires that all drivers successfully complete passenger van safety training in advance of driving a large passenger van or utility van (with a wheelbase greater than 125 inches).