{"id":7984,"date":"2025-09-22T10:59:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T17:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/?page_id=7984"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:59:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T17:59:58","slug":"chapter-22-motorized-vehicles-and-equipment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/chapter-22-motorized-vehicles-and-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"CHAPTER 22 &#8211; MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHAPTER 22 &#8211; MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A.&nbsp; References:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsu.edu\/manuals_forms\/HTML\/SPPM\/S35_Motor_Vehicle_Safety\/S35.00_Contents.htm\">SPPM 35.00 Motor Vehicle Safety with Links to Driver Requirements and Post Accident&nbsp;Guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1.125rem\" href=\"http:\/\/old-www.wsu.edu\/manuals_forms\/HTML\/SPPM\/7_Motor_Vehicle_Safety\/7.10_Requirements_for_Driving_Vehicles_on_University_Business.htm\">BPPM 7.10 Motor Vehicle Safety\\<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a style=\"font-size: 1.125rem\" href=\"http:\/\/old-www.wsu.edu\/manuals_forms\/HTML\/SPPM\/7_Motor_Vehicle_Safety\/7.20_Motor_Vehicle_Accidents.htm\">BPPM 7.20 Motor Vehicle Accidents<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/apps.leg.wa.gov\/RCW\/default.aspx?cite=46.61.667\">RCW 46.61.667 Using a wireless communication device while driving.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purpose and Scope<\/strong>:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This chapter establishes operating requirements for motorized vehicles and equipment. VCEA employees must understand this chapter\u2019s contents, and the University\u2019s policies and procedures for operating motorized vehicles before operating University vehicles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">C.&nbsp; Responsibilities:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supervisors are responsible for:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ensuring only employees meeting the qualifications below operate vehicles on official University business;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring employees are trained upon this chapter\u2019s requirements and the BPPM and SPPM chapters listed in the above reference section; and,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhering to the qualifications and requirements listed herein when operating vehicles on official University business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employees are responsible for:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding this chapter\u2019s requirements and the BPPM and SPPM chapters listed in the above reference section;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adhering to the qualifications and requirements listed herein when operating vehicles on official University business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees not adhering to this chapter\u2019s qualifications and requirements may be subject to disciplinary action including deductions from salaries or other allowances due, suspension without pay, or termination of employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">D. Training: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For specialized motorized vehicles and equipment (e.g. passenger vans, vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, trailers with a GVWR of 10,001 pounds etc.), employees are required to participate in additional training and\/or obtain additional (e.g. commercial) licensing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E.&nbsp;Qualifications:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Only approved WSU employees, students or designated volunteers may drive state or personal vehicles on official University business.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Drivers must possess a valid driver\u2019s license.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Drivers must verify at least 2 years driving experience.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">State law prohibits individuals under 18 years of age from performing jobs requiring motor vehicle operation.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">WSU drivers may only transport individuals traveling on official state or University business. EXCEPTION: Drivers who use privately-owned vehicles for official University business may provide rides for nonofficial passengers, provided that the drivers have private insurance that covers the passengers.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Drivers may not transport non-college-enrolled high school or younger children in full-size passenger vans or other specialty vehicles not meeting state and federal school bus standards.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">See additional BPPM 7.10 qualifications and requirements to operate a full size passenger van.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total combined driving time for all drivers in a vehicle must not exceed 10 hours in a single day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">F.&nbsp;Requirements:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Always inspect your vehicle or equipment before and after daily use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Do not drive or ride motorized vehicles or equipment outside of a proper seat (unless vehicles are designed for standing).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Always wear seat belts.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Drive or ride seated at all times (unless vehicles are designed for standing).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Watch for pedestrians and give them the right\u2010of\u2010way.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Do not operate vehicles or equipment unless you are specifically licensed, certified and\/or trained.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Obey all traffic regulations including RCW 46.61 rules concerning use of hand held devices.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Drivers are responsible for all citations or infractions received while operating vehicles on University business.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Never mount or dismount moving vehicles or equipment.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Do not dismount any vehicle without first shutting down the engine and setting the parking brake.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Drivers\/equipment operators and spotters must agree upon and mutually understand hand signals.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.125rem;color: initial\">Operators are responsible for the stability and security of his\/her load.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report motorized vehicle accidents per <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wsu.edu\/manuals_forms\/HTML\/SPPM\/S35_Motor_Vehicle_Safety\/S35.30_Motor_Vehicle_Accidents.htm\">SPPM 35.30 Post Accident Guidelines<\/a>. This includes accidents involving personal vehicles if used for University business. <em>Note: A University traveler involved in an accident while driving a privately-owned vehicle on University business is not reimbursed for deductibles and the traveler&#8217;s insurance is considered primary.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHAPTER 22 &#8211; MOTORIZED VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT A.&nbsp; References: C.&nbsp; Responsibilities: Supervisors are responsible for: Employees are responsible for: Employees not adhering to this chapter\u2019s qualifications and requirements may be subject to disciplinary action including deductions from salaries or other allowances due, suspension without pay, or termination of employment. D. Training: For specialized motorized vehicles [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44092,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"wsuwp_university_location":[],"wsuwp_university_org":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7984"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44092"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7984"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7984\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8066,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7984\/revisions\/8066"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7984"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7984"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7984"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_location?post=7984"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_org","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/foss\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_org?post=7984"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}