Sec. 16-73. Use of town vehicles.
(a) Any employee of the Town who is required to operate a Town vehicle in the course of his/her employment shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
(1) Use of seat belts by driver and all passengers;
(2) Reassignment or other appropriate personnel action in the event of license revocation, suspension, or arrest for a DUI. Since having a driver's license is a bona fide occupational qualification, loss of license may result in termination.
(b) Employees who are required to operate Town vehicles during the course of their employment must immediately report any condition that adversely affects their ability to operate such vehicle(s) and/or equipment.
(1) Must be able to meet insurability standards/requirements of the Town liability insurance provider;
(2) Maintain a valid driver's license.
(c) Employees must not permit unauthorized drivers or passengers in the Town vehicles unless on official business or approved by the Town Manager.
(d) Reimbursement for necessary emergency road service and repairs, parking, and highway-related tolls require appropriate receipts for reimbursement.
(e) In the event of an accident, employees must do the following:
(1) Assist any injured party if possible and call 911;
(2) Do not move any vehicles unless instructed to do so by proper police authority;
(3) Write down all pertinent facts such as the other driver's name, address, telephone number, license plate number, driver's license number, social security number, and name of insurance, policy number, name, address, and telephone number of any injured party or witnesses;
(4) Do not admit any fault or make any oral or written statements but give your name, address, telephone number, etc.; and
(5) Notify the Town Manager and submit a written report as soon as possible.
(f) If an employee has an accident involving a Town vehicle that causes an injury requiring medical attention or property damage, the employee may be subject to a drug and/or alcohol test.