Office of Risk Management

SUBJECT:	Use of Seatbelts In "University-owned" Vehicles
DATE ISSUED:	February 20, 1997
POLICY NO:	ORM-96-4
RATIONALE:	Numerous studies of highway safety have concluded that seatbelts reduce injuries and deaths in vehicular accidents. Indiana University has an interest in the safety of the operators of its vehicles and is committed to the safety of all vehicle occupants.
POLICY:	If a "University-owned" vehicle is equipped with "seat belts" all occupants of the vehicle must use the seat belts as they were designed for use at all times when the vehicle is in operation. The proper use of safety restraints by passengers in University-owned vehicles shall be the responsibility of the operator of the vehicle. If any passenger of said vehicle refuses to use the provided restraints properly, the operator of the vehicle may refuse that person further passage, unless such refusal should endanger their safety.
	Exceptions to policy	An exception to this policy is granted if an occupant has a physician's statement stating that compliance is not possible or would be harmful to that person (e.g., a medical device that would be compromised by the shoulder belt). The physician's statement shall define its effective period.
DEFINITIONS:	"University-owned" vehicles	A motor vehicle owned, leased, or rented by Indiana University, or owned, leased, or rented by the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) and for which IUF is indemnified by the university.
	"Seat belts"	Includes all factory-installed restraint systems, such as seat belts and shoulder harnesses.
PROCEDURE REFERENCE:	Specific procedures are included in a document called "Procedures Affecting Seat Belt Policy."
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RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION:	Office of Risk Management

Procedures Affecting Seat Belt Policy

Failure to comply

Any employee failing to comply with this policy shall be subject to discipline as outlined by University policies. Any non-employee failing to comply with this policy shall be denied further use of "University-owned" vehicles.

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