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Policy Bulletin
TITLE:
ROUTING
Guidelines on Use of Privately Owned Vehicles
All Employees
for Authorized School District Business
All Locations
BUL- 5310.0
NUMBER:
Office of the Chief Operating Officer
ISSUER:
Division of Risk Management & Insurance Services
October 20, 2010
DATE:
This policy applies to the use of private vehicles by (1) Los Angeles Unified
POLICY:
School District employees during the course and scope of the employees’
approved employment duties and activities. AND (2) employees, parents and
other volunteers on district approved field trips.
These guidelines shall be applicable in all cases of private vehicle use and shall
MAJOR
replace Bulletin C-37 and shall take precedence over all other previously issued
CHANGES:
bulletins on use of a private vehicle while engaged in the business activities of the
District. The content has been revised to reflect current legal requirements and
District policy.
The following guidelines apply:
GUIDELINES:
I. INTRODUCTION
The following guidelines should be adhered to by District employees using
privately owned vehicles for employment purposes, including those personnel
charged with transporting students or tangible goods in a private vehicle. These
guidelines shall be applicable in all cases of private vehicle use by a District
employee.
II. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR USE OF PRIVATE VEHICLES
A. All drivers of private vehicles must maintain a valid California driver’s
license and automobile liability insurance that meet or exceed California
mandatory liability insurance requirements as provided in California
Vehicle Code sections 12500, 16054, and 16430. Drivers must have a
valid California driver’s license and proof of automobile liability
insurance with them at all times while transporting District students
and/or personnel or at any time when using their private vehicle to
conduct LAUSD approved employment duties or activities. Employees
and any volunteers who regularly drive as part of their duties,
responsibilities and activities must submit proof of a valid driver’s
license and automobile liability insurance on at least an annual
basis to the division human resources department and site administrator
or principal designee.
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Office of the Chief Operating Officer
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