Operation of Vehicles

All team members authorized to drive Organization-owned  or leased vehicles or personal vehicles in conducting Organization business must possess a current, valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. Any change in license status or driving record must be reported to management immediately.

Team members must have a valid driver's license in their possession while operating a vehicle off or on Organization property. It is the responsibility of every team member to drive safely and obey all traffic, vehicle safety, and parking laws or regulations. Drivers must demonstrate safe driving habits at all times.
Organization-owned or leased vehicles may be used only as authorized by management.

Portable Communication Device Use While Driving

Team members who drive on Organization business must abide by all state or local laws prohibiting or limiting portable communication device (PCD) use, including cell phones or personal digital assistants, while driving. Further, even if use is permitted, team members may choose to refrain from using any PCD while driving. "Use" includes, but is not limited to, talking or listening to another person or sending an electronic or text message via the PCD.

Regardless of the circumstances, including slow or stopped traffic, if any use is permitted while driving, team members should proceed to a safe location off the road and safely stop the vehicle before placing or accepting a call. If acceptance of a call is absolutely necessary while the team members are driving, and permitted by law, they must use a hands-free option and advise the caller that they are unable to speak at that time and will return the call shortly.

Under no circumstances should team members feel that they need to place themselves at risk to fulfill business needs.

Since this policy does not require any team member to use a PCD while driving, team members who are charged with traffic violations resulting from the use of their PCDs while driving will be solely responsible for all liabilities that result from such actions.

Texting and e-mailing while driving is prohibited in all circumstances.