Utah Admin. Code R27-3-4 - Authorized and Unauthorized Use of State Vehicles
(1) Unless otherwise permitted by the
agency's applicable statutes and policies, the following are examples of the
unauthorized use of a state vehicle:
(a)
transporting family, friends, pets, associates, or other persons who are not
state employees or are not serving the interests of the state;
(b) transporting hitchhikers;
(c) transporting acids, explosives, hazardous
materials, flammable materials, weapons, or ammunition except as authorized by
federal or state laws. Otherwise, the transport of these items or materials is
authorized when it is specifically related to employment duties;
(d) extending the length of time that the
state vehicle is in the operator's possession beyond the time needed to
complete the official purposes of the trip;
(e) operating a state vehicle for personal
use except as allowed by law;
(f)
except as necessary for the performance of employment duties, the use of a
state vehicle for activities such as shopping, participating in sporting
events, hunting, or fishing is not authorized; and
(f) using a state vehicle for personal
convenience, such as when a personal vehicle is not
operational.
(2) Pursuant
to Section R27-7-3, the unauthorized use of
a state vehicle may result in the suspension or revocation of state driving
privileges.
(3) Except in cases
where it is customary to travel out of state to perform an employee's regular
employment duties and responsibilities, the use of a state vehicle outside of
the state shall be included in the description of out-of-state travel
requests.
(4) State vehicle use for
travel outside of the continental United States shall be included in the travel
plan description and approval required for non-CONUS travel. The employing
agency shall, before the departure date, provide the division and the Division
of Risk Management with proof that proper automotive insurance has been
obtained. The employing agency shall be responsible for any damage to vehicles
operated outside of the United States regardless of fault.
(5) Under no circumstances shall the total
number of occupants exceed the maximum number of passengers recommended by the
manufacturer or the Division of Rick Management.
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