Use of FCNY-Owned Vehicles Policy

Only FCNY employees who are 21 years of age or older, and have at least 3 years of driving experience may drive FCNY vehicles. No FCNY employee shall use, or permit the use of, any FCNY vehicle other than in the conduct of FCNY business. All FCNY employees who drive FCNY vehicles must hold a valid driver’s license, and must provide authorization to FCNY to periodically obtain the employee’s Motor Vehicle Report from the relevant state motor vehicle department. Any major violation on a driving record (i.e., driving with a suspended or revoked license, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving , etc.) or accumulation of more than 6 points on a driver’s license, constitutes an unacceptable driving record and may exclude that employee from being permitted to drive the vehicle and may result in termination of the employee’s employment with FCNY, if driving is an essential responsibility of the position. All passengers in FCNY vehicles, including the driver, must wear seat belts. All drivers are expected to obey the traffic laws and parking regulations when operating an FCNY vehicle. Drivers are not permitted to operate any FCNY vehicle with an expired inspection or registration certification sticker. Drivers are expected to maintain FCNY vehicles; vehicles are to be kept clean and, with approval from an FCNY manager, regularly maintained by a New York State certified auto mechanic.

Issue Date: May 23, 2005