Driver Responsibility

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Driver Identification

Drivers of University vehicles will be required to present a valid driver's license and may be required to provide a current SIU student, staff or faculty ID before a vehicle will be issued.

NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN UNIVERSITY VEHICLES

An excessive cleaning charge will be billed to the department if this policy is violated!

Legal Responsibility of Drivers

All traffic laws in the locality in which the vehicle is driven will be obeyed.  The driver of the vehicle is responsible for any traffic or parking violations received during the rental period.  Drivers shall use care in the operation and security of the rental vehicle.  Under no circumstances may a vehicle ever be used for personal use!

Passengers

All passengers in a University vehicle must be valid faculty, staff or students.  Persons who are contracted employeed of the University and on the payroll are allowed to be passengers in these vehicles.  SIU affiliates, adult famiy members and other individuals not on the University payroll who are engaged in University business are not allowed to be passengers in these vehicles unless previous authorization and written consent are received from the President of the University.

Vehicle Etiquette

University vehicles will stay cleaner and look better if everyone does their part.  During peak times fleet vehicles cannot always be detailed between rentals.  After a trip, please remove all food wrappers, beverage containers and other debris from the vehicle.  There is a garbage can located at the fuel pumps at Travel Service for your convienence.  If the vehicle is brought back excvessively dirty or the interior is damaged, there is an excessive cleaning charge that will be billed to the department.