| SUBJECT: |
Use of 12-passenger and 15-passenger vans |
DATE ISSUED: |
April 17, 2001 |
| POLICY NO: |
ORM-96-9 |
| RATIONALE: |
This policy is issued for the safety and protection of students, faculty, staff, and others using the roadways. |
| POLICY: |
12-passenger and 15-passenger vans will not be used by Indiana University.
Cargo vans may be used but may not be equipped to carry more than 6 passengers. Additional seats shall not be added. All seats must be equipped with seatbelts.
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DEFINITIONS: |
"University-owned" and "university" vehicles |
This includes all vehicles owned, leased, or
rented by Indiana University. |
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15-passenger van |
A vehicle, such as a Ford E350 van, capable of carrying 15 people. |
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12-passenger van |
A vehicle, such as a Ford E350 van, capable of carrying 12 people. |
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Cargo van |
A vehicle, such as a Ford E350 van, of similar size to a 15-passenger van but configured primarily for hauling cargo and capable of carrying no more than 6 passengers. |
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Used (In the context of "using" a vehicle) |
Rented, leased, borrowed, driven, operated. |
| PROCEDURE REFERENCE: |
Any person found in violation of this policy is subject to the university's disciplinary policies. In addition, any person who violates this policy
will be deemed to be acting outside the scope of the Trustees Officer's Liability Insurance policy. In the event of a claim or suit arising
from an accident involving the use of a 12-passenger or 15-passenger van employees and/or agents in violation of this
policy will not be indemnified. |
| CROSS REFERENCE: |
| RESPONSIBLE ORGANIZATION: |
Office of Risk Management |
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