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(1) The University Vehicle Fleet Policy, supporting procedure and guidelines govern the procurement, ownership and usage of University Fleet Vehicles to deliver an optimally utilised fleet of vehicles which support the University’s strategic and operational requirements. (2) The procedures and guidelines supporting this Policy will adhere to ruling statutes, regulations, Government policies, and La Trobe University’s governing principles and policies. (3) The purpose of this document is to provide all University departments the necessary information for the selection, procurement, use, management and disposal of University Fleet Vehicles. (4) Any guidelines referred to in this document should also be referred to in making decisions to ensure currency of that decision. (5) This Policy applies to all motor vehicles owned, leased or operated by La Trobe University. For the purpose of this policy, this also includes any road using plant or equipment. (6) The University Vehicle Fleet delivered under this Policy will be fit for purpose, efficient, cost effective and environmentally sustainable. (7) All University Business Travel requiring use of a motor vehicle must in the first instance be conducted using a University Fleet Vehicle. If a suitable University Fleet Vehicle is not available, then consideration should be given to the use of alternate forms of transport as defined from time to time in the supporting procedure. (8) Employees receiving a vehicle allowance as a part of their contract of employment are personally responsible for their own road transport costs associated with University Business Travel. Exceptions apply for local travel where the bulk of the journey has been made by another mode (eg. air or rail). This applies to all employees receiving a vehicle allowance including those who have not chosen to lease or purchase a vehicle. (9) In support of this Policy, Strategic Sourcing and Business Services provides a full service to Departments for the purchasing, supply and ongoing management of University Fleet Vehicles, including the provision of Pool Vehicles, or other alternative transport options such as Carshare vehicles across all University campuses or sites. (10) These Procedures are intended to ensure that both the usage and cost of the University Vehicle Fleet are optimised and overall performance is in line with industry leading practice for both use and sustainability. (11) Motor vehicles are provided by the University to undertake University Business Travel. University Business Travel is defined as any travel required to support the University’s strategic and operational requirements. (12) The University provides the following vehicle options for University Business Travel: (13) Where it is impractical to use a University Fleet Vehicle, a hire vehicle may be arranged through University’s preferred rental company. For further details, refer to the guidelines located on the Intranet. (14) The following factors should always be considered when determining the most appropriate mode of transport for University Business Travel: (15) Motor vehicles may be used for University Business Travel in the following order of priority: (16) Approval must be obtained from the employee’s supervisor/manager (with the appropriate delegated financial authority) prior to use of a private vehicle. Note, that the University: (17) University employees may utilise motor vehicles for approved University Business Travel only. (18) Occasionally other persons such as students of La Trobe University, volunteers, contractors or official visitors carrying out work on behalf of the University, may require the use a motor vehicle for University Business Travel. This is acceptable, noting: (19) All drivers must complete the registration process prior to driving any University Fleet Vehicle. (20) All drivers of motor vehicles must possess a licence that is valid in the jurisdiction in which they are travelling and for the class of vehicle they are driving. For the State of Victoria, this licence must be one of the following: (21) In accordance with the Bus Safety Act 2009, any driver of a bus (being a vehicle with 10 or more seats) must hold a full driver’s licence. A holder of a probationary licence, or a learner’s permit will not be permitted to drive buses. (22) In the event that a driver’s licence is suspended, cancelled, or otherwise becomes invalid, a driver must not drive any vehicle whilst on University business for the period of time that it is unlawful to do so. In addition, drivers will notify Strategic Sourcing and Business Services of any such cancellation or suspension. (23) It is the responsibility of each driver to ensure any motor vehicle is driven safely and in accordance with the prevailing road laws for the jurisdiction that the vehicle is being operated in, and University Occupational Health & Safety policies, procedures and guidelines. (24) Drivers are personally responsible for any infringements that are incurred whilst the vehicle is in their possession. This also includes parking infringements incurred where a vehicle is left parked illegally at the end of any booking. (25) For University Fleet vehicles (excluding Car Share and rental vehicles), Infringement Notices will be sent to Strategic Sourcing and Business Services, who will then determine the driver of the vehicle at the time that the infringement was incurred against the vehicle log. For Car Share vehicles, infringement notices will be allocated to the driver responsible through telematics data. Once the information has been verified, a Nomination Statement will be completed and forwarded to the relevant traffic authority. The driver that incurred the traffic offence will be personally responsible for paying the infringement notice. (26) Costs incurred by the University incurred due to negligent use of vehicles (such as impoundment due to excessive speed) may be personally recovered from the driver, and the driver may be subject to disciplinary action. (27) Smoking is prohibited in all University Fleet Vehicles. (28) Alternatives to travel, such as video conferencing, must be considered prior to travel. Alternative forms of transport such as trains and buses should also be considered in lieu of using a vehicle. (29) If alternatives to a motor vehicle are not practical, drivers must consider: (30) The driver of any vehicle used for University Business Travel must not have alcohol or illicit drugs in his or her blood or breath immediately before or whilst driving the vehicle. (31) In addition, drivers will ensure that there is no presence of any legal pharmaceutical drug in their blood or breath that impairs their ability to drive. Where a driver is uncertain of the effect, they should consult their healthcare professional prior to driving. (32) A driver of a bus as defined from time to time by the Bus Safety Act 2009 must abide by all additional requirements of the Bus Safety Act 2009. This applies to both buses provided as University Fleet Vehicles, and any other bus used for University Business Travel. (33) The University endorses driver training programs for employees driving vehicles for University Business Travel. (34) Drivers of 4x4 vehicles who are travelling into areas where it is reasonably expected that the off-road capabilities of the vehicle may be required, must complete an appropriate driver training course prior to such travel being conducted, or be able to demonstrate significant experience in the operation of vehicles in such conditions. (35) Strategic Sourcing and Business Services is responsible for the procurement of all University Fleet Vehicles. Standard University procurement processes apply, as does the University Financial Delegations of Authority. (36) Strategic Sourcing and Business Services will determine the vehicles available for lease or purchase, taking into consideration: (37) Typically, new University Fleet Vehicles will be: (38) In the interest of safety, all University Fleet Vehicles procured by the University will have a minimum ANCAP safety ratings: (39) As ANCAP does not test all vehicle types, non-ANCAP rated vehicles may be procured providing: (40) In addition, the following safety equipment must be fitted to each new University Fleet Vehicle: (41) Where additional safety features can be added as an option pack to a particular vehicle, this must be considered. (42) All University Fleet Vehicles, regardless of age, must be fitted with Electronic Stability Contract as of 31 December 2018 unless otherwise exempted by the Executive Director, Procurement Business Services. (43) In the event that a vehicle is required for a specific purpose, and a suitable vehicle cannot be sourced to meet the above standards, an alternative vehicle may be sourced with the approval of the Executive Director, Procurement Business Services. (44) Strategic Sourcing and Business Services may determine the length of time a University Fleet Vehicle is kept by the University. This is known as the retention period. The retention period of a vehicle may vary or be altered given changes in vehicle usage, motor vehicle technology, or financial factors with a view of optimising the return on the investment in the University’s vehicle fleet and will be reviewed on an annual basis. (45) Generally, the retention period for passenger vehicles will be 3 years or 75,000km, and for commercial type vehicles will 5 years or 100,000km. (46) When a University Fleet Vehicle has reached the end of its retention period, arrangements will be made by Strategic Sourcing and Business Services for disposal. No other University department may arrange for the disposal of a University Fleet Vehicle. (47) All owned University Fleet Vehicles will be sold at public auction, unless it is unreasonable or impractical to do so. (48) In the event of an accident drivers are required to promptly provide full accident details and collect all relevant information to assist in the quick administration and resolution of the claim and repair. Full details of this process are detailed here. (49) In the event of an accident in a Car Share vehicle, refer to clause 79 of this Procedure. (50) Fuel cards will be provided for all University Fleet Vehicles by Strategic Sourcing and Business Services. Fuel cards are specific to each vehicle/registration and must not be used to fill any other vehicle. (51) Vehicles should only be refuelled at service stations which accept the fuel cards provided. If this is not possible, the driver must use an alternative payment method such as a corporate card, or paying personally and being reimbursed. A valid Tax Invoice must be obtained from the place of purchase. (52) Under no circumstances may a driver leave a place of refuelling without paying for any fuel taken. (53) Where a vehicle is fitted with technology to allow for automated electronic trip recording, a paper based log book is not required to be maintained. Drivers must ensure that any access token, such as a smartcard that has been assigned to them is not shared with any other person. (54) Drivers of Allocated Vehicles must maintain a log book to record any time that they are not driving the vehicle. Drivers will be responsible for any infringement incurred in that vehicle unless a log book shows that another person was in control of the vehicle at the time the infringement was incurred. (55) In addition, drivers of Allocated Vehicles are required to maintain a log book for FBT purposes. This log book must cover a period of 13 weeks, and begin no more than 6 months from the date they take possession of a new vehicle. This log book may be maintained in an electronic format. (56) A log book must be maintained for all other vehicles clearly showing the dates and times that a vehicle was in possession of a driver. (57) For all information regarding the application, recording and payment of Fringe Benefits Tax relating to University Motor Vehicles please refer to the Financial Management Procedure - Taxation. (58) All University Fleet Vehicles that are eligible to be registered must be registered with the relevant state motor authority. The registration of all University Fleet Vehicles will be managed by Strategic Sourcing and Business Services. (59) All University Fleet Vehicles must be serviced and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s minimum specifications. In addition, all University Fleet Vehicles must be maintained in a safe and roadworthy condition and that any damage is promptly repaired. (60) All scheduled servicing and general repairs and maintenance (with the exception of Car Share vehicles) are to be authorised through the University’s Fleet Management Organisation. Departments and Allocated Drivers are responsible for arranging servicing and repairs of vehicles they hold. Contact details of approved service providers are available from Strategic Sourcing and Business Services. (61) All University Fleet Vehicles and Car Share vehicles will be fitted with telematics. This may include the ability to track the location of a vehicle via GPS. Drivers acknowledge that usage of University Fleet Vehicles may be monitored by the University, and by third parties involved in the management of these vehicles. (62) All motor vehicles must be parked in accordance with the prevailing regulations while on University campuses. Drivers are personally responsible for any parking infringements that may be incurred whist a vehicle is in their possession. This also applies if a vehicle is left parked illegally at the end of the booking. For further information on parking, please refer to the Car parking webpage. (63) Drivers must take all reasonable steps to ensure that vehicles are parked in a safe location to prevent damage and/or theft of the vehicle whilst it is in their possession. (64) With the exception of Allocated Vehicles, University Fleet Vehicles may only be garaged off site as part of University business. (65) The procurement and management of University Fleet Vehicles will be conducted under the Environmental Sustainability Policy, and the Sustainable Strategic Procurement Procedures with the express view of reducing kilometres travelled, greenhouse gas emissions associated with transport and a proactive working towards carbon neutrality. (66) The primary focus on reducing the University’s impact on the environment will focus on: (67) A driver must not use or access a Vehicle without holding a Booking to use that Vehicle for the time the Vehicle is in the driver’s possession. (68) A driver must comply with all conditions of their Booking, including but not limited to the particular Vehicle to be used by the driver and the time, date and duration of their Booking. (69) If a driver wishes to use a Vehicle for longer than allowed for in their Booking, or if the driver is unable to return their Vehicle to its Pod prior to the conclusion of their Booking, the driver must: (70) Nothing in this document grants a driver a right to use a Vehicle without GoGet's express written consent by way of a booking confirmation email sent to the driver. (71) Drivers acknowledge and agree that GoGet may monitor the usage of its Vehicles via its onboard technology monitoring system. (72) At the commencement of a Booking, a driver must: (73) When the driver is ready to operate the Vehicle and if it is safe to do so, the driver must use the key which is affixed to the Vehicle as set out in the Membership Manual. (74) At any time that a driver accesses a Vehicle (whether or not with GoGet’s consent), the driver must: (75) At or before the end of a Booking, a driver must: (76) At any time that a driver is using a Vehicle, the driver must: (77) Each Vehicle is fitted with fuel cards for the purposes of refuelling the Vehicle the driver is using at selected petrol stations. Where possible, the driver must refuel using the fuel cards. Where this is not possible, the driver must refuel the car and pay for that fuel. (79) In the event of an Accident associated with the Vehicle or where the Vehicle sustains Damage while a driver is in possession of the same, whether or not such Accident is as a result of the driver’s use of the Vehicle or whether or not such Damage is caused by the driver, the driver must: (80) A driver undertakes and agrees that they will complete any forms reasonably required by GoGet in the event of an Accident or Damage. (81) A driver undertakes and agrees to fully co-operate with GoGet and any third party as required by GoGet in relation to any investigation or legal proceedings associated with an Accident or Damage sustained while a Vehicle was in the driver’s possession, in connection with a Vehicle associated with a Booking made by the driver (whether or not such Vehicle was in the driver’s possession at the time of the Booking), the driver’s Smart Card being used to access a Vehicle or access door or any other reasonable investigations or legal proceedings undertaken, initiated or involving GoGet or any third party as advised by GoGet. (82) A driver acknowledges and agrees that they may not carry an animal in a Vehicle unless: (83) For the purpose of this Policy and Procedure:University Vehicle Fleet Policy
Section 1 - Background and Purpose
Section 2 - Scope
Section 3 - Policy Statement
Section 4 - Procedures
Part A - Purpose and Types
Types of Motor Vehicles Provided
Rental Vehicle Within Australia
Part B - Driver Responsibilities
Authorised Drivers
Driver Obligations - Licensing
Driver Obligations - Safety
Traffic Offences
No Smoking
Driver Obligations - Sustainability
Driver Obligations - Alcohol and Drugs
Driver Obligations - Bus Safety
Driver Training
Procuring University Fleet Vehicles
Vehicle Selection
Vehicle Specifications
Safety Standards
Retention Period
Disposal of Vehicles
Part C - Vehicles
Accidents
Vehicle Refuelling
Vehicle Use Log
Fringe Benefits Tax
Registration
Repairs and Maintenance
Telematics
Parking
Sustainability
Part D - Car Share (GoGet) Vehicles
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Section 5 - Definitions