Motorized Off-Road Vehicle Training

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Motorized Off-Road Vehicle Training

• University of Notre Dame

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Training Outline

• Definitions
• Purpose
• General Requirements
• Registration and Approval
• Motorized Off-Road Vehicle (MOV) Rental
• Enforcement
• Vehicle Operation
• Pre-Driving Instructions/Checklist
• Quiz

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Definitions

• Motorized Off-Road Vehicle (MOV) vehicles not
  intended for road use nor licensed under the laws
  of any state including golf carts, Cushman vans,
  Bobcat utility carts, gators, ATVs, and other
  similar devices.
• Authorized Driver a person who has been trained
  in the operation of MOVs by Risk Management and
  Safety.
• Responsible Usage use of the MOV in a manner
  that is not reckless or irresponsible.
• Approved Vehicle a vehicle that has been
  registered with Transportation Services.

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Purpose

• The purpose of the University of Notre Dame MOV
  policy is to ensure safe and efficient operation
  of MOVs.
• The policy applies to the operation of all MOVs
  on campus property.

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General Requirements

• Acquisition Transportation Services is
  responsible for coordination of new vehicle
  purchases and should be contacted when
  departments or individuals anticipate a need.
  Rental arrangement inquiries can also be made
  through Transportation Services.

• Approval The Departments budget administrator
  and respective Vice President/Dean must authorize
  vehicle purchases. Consultation with
  Transportation Services should occur prior to
  Vice President for Business Operations
  authorization.

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General Requirements

• Funding The University Department utilizing the
  vehicle is responsible for funding.

• Authorized Use University MOVs are to be used
  for business purposes and other responsible
  usage reasons by authorized drivers. MOVs
  should not be taken off campus grounds or driven
  on city or county streets. All University
  employees and students must adhere to the Vehicle
  Usage Policy for Notre Dame Employees / Students.
  http//www.nd.edu/undtrans/updates/index2.shtml

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General Requirements

• Training MOV use training is required for all
  individuals who may drive an MOV on University
  grounds.

• Insurance Liability and physical damage
  insurance is provided by the University for
  University-owned vehicles. A deductible will be
  charged to the users budget in the event of an
  accident. The University employee or student
  responsible for the vehicle may be personally
  liable for the entire loss should the University
  vehicle be used by an unauthorized individual.

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General Requirements

• Equipment Requirement The following equipment is
  required on all newly acquired MOVs operated on
  campus as of August 1, 2007
• Horn or warning device
• Headlights and taillights
• Mirrors
• Back-up alarms

• Equipment Requirement University owned carts
  purchased prior to August 1, 2007, golf carts
  used solely on the golf course or non-University
  owned rental carts are not required to have these
  features.

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Registration and Approval

• All MOVs whether leased, rented or owned by the
  University must be registered with Transportation
  Services prior to being brought on or operated on
  campus.
• Non-University owned MOVs, including rentals,
  must have departmental sponsorship and the
  Officer of that departments signature in order
  to apply for registration. The Vice President for
  Business Operations will have final approval.
  Transportation Services will distribute temporary
  registration passes for usage of these vehicles.

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Registration and Approval

• Owners of non-University owned MOVs are
  responsible for maintaining physical damage and
  liability insurance.
• Transportation Services will assign an
  identification number and sticker for all
  approved vehicles that must be clearly and
  visibly displayed on the vehicle at all times.
• MOVs used solely for golf course purposes that do
  not leave golf course grounds are exempt from
  registration and approval processes.

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MOV Rental

• All MOV rentals must be coordinated through
  Transportation Services or the delivery of the
  vehicles to campus will be denied.
• A rental request form can be downloaded from the
  Transportation Services website
  http//transportation.nd.edu/ . Officer approval
  is required. Two week lead time is requested.
• MOV reservations must be cancelled one week in
  advance to avoid charges.
• Report all accidents or damage to Notre Dame
  Security Police (NDSP), Transportation Services
  and Risk Management and Safety.

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MOV Rental

• Rental and fuel fees will be charged to the
  users department as appropriate.
• Transportation Services will provide a
  registration number.
• Vehicles must be picked up at Transportation
  Services during normal business hours (800am
  430pm M F). Transportation Services is located
  in the garage on St. Joseph Drive between Douglas
  Road and Holy Cross Drive.
• Users are required to show valid drivers license
  and sign for the key.

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MOV Rental

• Users must not permit any unauthorized person to
  operate the vehicle except in an emergency.
• Users are responsible for the deductible if the
  vehicle is damaged, lost or stolen.
• Users are required to abide by all applicable
  motor laws and should drive the vehicle at legal
  speeds appropriate for pedestrian, weather, and
  road conditions.
• The vehicle and keys should be returned to
  Transportation Services during normal business
  hours (800am 430pm M F).

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Enforcement

• NDSP will assist with enforcement of this policy.
• University faculty/staff/students found in
  violation of this policy may be subject to
  disciplinary action.
• Users of unauthorized MOVs will be informed of
  this policy and asked to leave campus.
• Unregistered MOVs found on campus may be
  ticketed.
• Enforcement efforts for repeat offenders may
  escalate to issuing a No Trespass order to the
  operator, impounding the vehicle at operators
  expense or otherwise removing vehicle/operator
  from campus.

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Vehicle Operation

• Only University faculty/staff/students and
  authorized drivers are permitted to operate
  University-owned MOVs on campus.
• Individuals must be 18 years of age and are
  required to receive Risk Management and Safety
  training before being authorized to operate
  vehicles.
• PEDESTRIANS ALWAYS HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY
• Passenger load may not exceed the number of seats
  provided.
• Recreational headset and cell phone use is
  prohibited while operating MOVs.

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Vehicle Operation

• Neither smoking or alcohol consumption is
  permitted in the vehicle.
• Individuals must not operate MOVs while under the
  influence of alcohol or drugs.
• All MOVs should be parked safely away from
  pedestrian/vehicular traffic and properly
  secured.
• Contact Transportation Services for winter
  storage options.
• MOV operation on city streets or roads is
  prohibited.

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Vehicle Operation

• Promptly report to NDSP, Transportation Services
  and Risk Management and Safety any accident or
  damage incurred while operating the MOV.
• Departments must make arrangements for 3rd party
  maintenance and repair.
• The requirements outlined in the Vehicle Usage
  Policy for Notre Dame Employees or the Vehicle
  Usage Policy for Notre Dame Students apply to MOV
  usage. http//www.nd.edu/undtrans/updates/index2.
  shtml

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Pre-Driving Instructions/Checklist

• Conduct a visual inspection prior to operating
  the MOV.
• Read operating instructions located on the
  steering wheel and floor board.
• Cart must be at a complete stop before switching
  gears.
• When parking, set the parking brake and remove
  the key. MOVs should not be parked on sidewalks.
• Headlights must be turned on at dusk and when it
  is raining or snowing.
• Utilize horn for emergency purposes only.

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Quiz

• To complete the training, you must take the
  online quiz.