I Use of City Vehicles
A. This policy outlines procedures that shall be followed by all personnel utilizing City vehicles and equipment or personal vehicles and equipment for official City business. Department Heads may approve vehicle use policies for specific circumstances within their department, which are not covered in this policy. The City Manager may also approve department policies which constitute exceptions to this policy.
B. Only City employees and other persons specifically authorized by the City Manager shall be allowed to operate or travel in City vehicles and equipment. All City vehicle and equipment operators shall have a valid Utah driver license appropriate for the class of vehicle or equipment being driven. City vehicles are intended for use by City employees on City business. Additional use must be approved by the City Manager.
C. The following are examples of the unauthorized use of a City vehicle:
1. Transporting family, friends, pets, associates or other persons who are not City employees or are not serving the interests of the City, unless authorized by the City Manager, see 14.II.
2. Transporting hitchhikers.
3. Transporting acids, explosives, weapons, ammunition, hazardous materials, or flammable materials unless such transport of aforementioned materials is specifically related to employment duties.
4. Extending the length of time that the City vehicle is in the operator’s possession beyond the time needed to complete the official purposes of the trip.
5. Operating or being in actual physical control of a City vehicle in violation of Utah State Code §41-6a-502, (Driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs or with specified or unsafe blood alcohol concentration), Utah State Code §41-6a-530, (Person under 21 may not operate a vehicle with detectable alcohol in body), or an ordinance that complies with the requirements of Utah State Code §41-6a-510, (Local DUI and related ordinances and reckless driving ordinances).
6. Operating a City vehicle for personal use other than reasonable incidental use during working hours and any authorized commute time. As part of an executive compensation package the City Manager may authorize an employee to use a City vehicle for personal use.
7. Using a City vehicle for personal convenience, such as when a personal vehicle is not operational.
8. Smoking, vaping, or purchasing/transporting alcoholic beverages for personal use.
9. The unauthorized use of a City vehicle may result in the suspension or revocation of City driving privileges. Amended 05/25/21 EO 21-151