- Standards for Drivers for Out of Town Trips
Students and Volunteers wishing to drive a Russell Union Student Center departmental van must:
Drivers must be 21 years of age. D rivers must have a current valid license to operate a motor vehicle in Georgia
- D rivers must submit a 3 year motor vehicle report. These reports are available at the Department of Motor Vehicles office (Georgia) (Georgia State Patrol) the report costs $6.00.
- No driver will be allowed wi th over 3 points listed on his/her driving record with the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles and Traffic. This process may take several days. Plan ahead!
- Drivers must complete the “Van Training Course,” a driving education course approved by the GSU police department, Campus Recreation and Intramurals, and the Russell Union Student Center .
Once successfully completed, the authorization to drive is valid for one year. This authorization process does not certify the ability or suitability of the person receiving the authorization to be a good and safe driver. It is always the responsibility of the driver and all passengers of a vehicle to be aware of potentially hazardous situation while traveling.
Faculty and Staff wishing to drive a Russell Union Student Center departmental van must:
- Drivers must be 21 years of age.
- Drivers must have a current valid license to operate a motor vehicle in Georgia .
- Standards for Drivers for Local Trips Students and Volunteers wishing to drive a Russell Union Student Center departmental van must:
- Drivers must be 21 years of age.
- Drivers must have a current valid license to operate a motor vehicle in Georgia
Faculty and Staff wishing to drive a Russell Union Student Center departmental van must:
- Drivers must be 21 years of age.
- Drivers must have a current valid license to operate a motor vehicle in Georgia
- Guidelines for Travel
- Designate a trip leader to handle all transportation safety needs in accordance with travel policies.
- Trip leader will have emergency contacts for all traveling members.
- Have an emergency plan in place for the destination you are going.
- Do not leave a hospitalized person behind until a family member arrives. Designate a person to stay if needed.
- Have knowledge of weather for duration of your trip. Call destination & make safe decisions related to travel.
- Drivers and passengers are required to wear seat belts at all times when the vehicle is in motion. Make sure all persons traveling in the vehicle have seat belts on and properly adjusted before moving.
- Have a co-pilot in the front passenger seat and awake the entire time the driver is driving.
- Have a cell phone & credit card for emergencies & breakdowns.
- Rules, Policies, and Procedures for Using Russell Union Student Center State-Owned Vehicles
- State owned vehicles are to be used for officially sanctioned university travel only such as travel to and from competition or exhibition sites.
- At the destination, state-owned vehicles may be used for travel to obtain meals. Vehicles may not be used for personal purposes or entertainment.
- (out of town), No more than 10 passengers
- No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs may be transported or consumed in state owned vehicles
- No smoking, chewing tobacco, spitting, or sunflower seeds are allowed in the vehicle.
- Do not take University vehicles home or use for personal errands.
- Pets or other animals may not be transported in state-owned vehicles. Permission may be granted for special needs service animals.
- Only approved individuals may travel in the vehicle.
- Only properly authorized students may operate University vehicles.
- Drivers are expected to abide by posted speed limits and traffic laws.
- The driver assumes full responsibility for any fines resulting from traffic or parking violations arising from the use of a University vehicle.
- Drivers are expected to visually inspect vehicles prior to use for safety. Consideration should be given to lights, mirrors, turn signals, tires, etc.
- Users of the van will receive a van inspection form and will be responsible for checking the van over for any damages or problems before and after use of van. Return the checklist when the key is returned.
- Users of the van must submit a signed copy of the travel authorization and consent form with the signature of the advisor or department head if being used by another department. These forms must be submitted before the van keys will be turned over to the driver.
- Upon returning the vehicle , the following must be done:
• Interior cleaned so as to be in good condition.
• Parked in the designed return area.
• Keys and other items returned to the Russell Union Student Center
• Report any vehicular problems or items that need attention.
• Vehicles must be returned with at least Full tank of gas.
- During the use period, the user provides gas for the van.
- If the van is not returned clean there will be a cleaning fee of $25.
- Arrangements need to be made to pick up the keys from Jeff Herrington or Susan Nelson at the Russell Union Student Center office, Room 2070. If you return the van during a time when the office is closed, the keys can be left at the front desk of the Russell Union Student Center if it is open. If the Russell Union Student Center is closed, then the keys should be locked in the van at the Russell Union Student Center .
- In the event of an accident refer to the instructions on the clipboard issued with the van keys. Always call the police at the place of the accident and to the toll-free number 1-877-656-7475 on the state identification card. Do not admit responsibility and do not make a statement regarding the accident except to the police. Complete cooperation must be afforded to all enforcement officers. Obtain the name and addresses of all occupants of any other vehicle(s) involved and of any eyewitnesses. It is absolutely necessary to obtain a copy of the police report in order to process a claim. The State of Georgia Attorney General has ruled that the requirement that operators of vehicles be required to show proof of insurance is not applicable to State owned or operated vehicles. All accidents need to be reported to the Controller's Office (478-5224) and the Russell Union Student Center Office (478-0399) or On-Call phone (912-690-2020). Should an accident occur after 5:00 pm or on the weekend, please notify GSU police (478-5234).
- Repairs to state-owned vehicles that are not the result of normal “wear and tear” will be the responsibility of the club/organization utilizing the vehicle. The Russell Union Student Center Staff will make the decision on repair responsibility based on their knowledge of the condition of the vehicle prior to checkout by the club/organization.
- Georgia Southern University or Russell Union Student Center are not responsible for loss or damage to property stored, loaded, or transported by users of the vehicle.
- Russell Union Student Center reserves the right to refuse any driver.
- Precautions
- Drivers should reduce speed in the case of inclement weather, heavy traffic, night driving, or other conditions that could increase the likelihood of accident.
- Drivers should stop or pull over, in case of Severe/Bad weather.
- Drivers should use turn signals for every turn or lane change.
- Drivers should exercise extra caution when backing-up.
- Do not drive before 6:00am and after 12:00am.
- It is recommended that a driver obtain a minimum of 8 hours sleep prior to driving on long trips.
- It is recommended that drivers stop for a break every 2 hours or 100 miles. Passengers should help keep drivers alert and watch for signs of drowsiness.
- Cost of van rental is $25/day, plus
$.48/mile. The van(s) will be full, clean, and in good working
order when picked up, please return them in the
same condition, you will be billed for any fuel or any excessive
clean up needed when it is inspected by our department.
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