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Policy No. 22 " Use of Municipal Vehicles Policy"
POLICY NO. 22
USE OF MUNICIPAL VEHICLES POLICY
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Purpose of Policy
The purpose of this policy is to regulate the use of municipally owned vehicles. This policy applies
to the use of all vehicles owned by the Municipality including automobiles, trucks, trailers, and
other motorized equipment licensed for use on public roads.
Practices for Use
A)
Drivers of Municipal vehicles must adhere to posted speed limits and obey all motor
vehicle regulations. Drivers are personally responsible for payment of any tickets
resulting from their actions and may be subject to disciplinary action, depending on
the severity of the offence.
B)
Municipal vehicles shall be returned to Municipal property at the end of each day
except:
- in the case of the snow plow vehicle, which may be taken home by the
snow plow driver when snow or freezing rain is forecast for the ensuing
night or morning; or
- in the case of a Municipal employee using the vehicle when attending
Municipal business at a distance from the Municipality, such as a training
course, etc.
Prior approval must be obtained from the Chief Administrative Officer in
either case.
C)
Use of Municipal vehicles is restricted to Municipal purposes. Personal use of
vehicles will be treated as abuse of Municipal policy and disciplinary action will be
taken.
D)
Drivers of Municipal vehicles must have appropriate licensing and be insured by the
Municipality before permitted to drive.
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E)
The Council of the Municipality of Barrington wishes to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions resulting from the unnecessary emissions of nitrogen oxides, carbon
monoxides, sulphur dioxides, etc., therefore no staff person shall cause or permit a
municipal vehicle to idle continuously for more than three (3) minutes.
This section does not apply to the following situations:
1.
A vehicle that remains motionless because of an emergency, or traffic
conditions which includes but is not limited to congestion in traffic,
weather conditions or mechanical difficulties over which the driver
has no control.
2.
A vehicle containing equipment that must be operated in association
with the vehicle which includes but is not limited to snow removal
vehicles.
3.
An employee making observations or conducting maintenance or
doing construction.
4.
A vehicle where idling is required as part of the repair process or to
prepare the vehicle for service.
5.
A vehicle engaged in a parade or any other event authorized by the
Municipality.
F)
Passengers are restricted to authorized personnel only, that is municipal staff, etc.
Maintenance
A)
Supervisors of Municipal Departments will be responsible for the performance and
record keeping of required maintenance on all vehicles used by their Department on
a regular basis and ensure vehicles are safe to drive at all times.
B)
Any damage to municipal vehicles is to be reported immediately to the Chief
Administrative Officer, with a written report to follow.
Approved by Council January 10, 2005
Amended by Council August 9, 2010
Amended by Council February 26, 2018
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Policy No. 22 " Use of Municipal Vehicles Policy"