Accidents

University drivers must report any conviction of driving under the influence of alcohol, or drugs, moving traffic violations, license suspensions or revocations that occur while the driver is conducting University business, to their department supervisor. The driver’s supervisor must immediately forward the information to Risk Management. Failure to report accidents, convictions and violations as required may result in the loss of privilege to use University vehicles and disciplinary action.

University drivers must report all accidents to their department supervisor, complete the Regents Accident Report form and forward it to Transportation Services as soon as possible following the accident.

University drivers must report any accident or incident of damage involving University vehicles within one business day to Transportation Services. Accidents resulting in $1,000 or more of damage or involve must be reported to a local law enforcement agency. Accidents involving personal injuries must be reported to the local law enforcement agency and Transportation Services as soon as possible.

The University driver, regardless of who was hurt, what property was damaged, where it occurred, or who was responsible, must report the incident to Transportation Services. All Transportation Services vehicles contain an information packet with instructions about what to do in case you are in an accident or you need fuel or repairs. The packet contains complete instructions, insurance information, and forms.

Failure to report an accident or incident of damage will be considered in assessing fault to a driver and may result in loss of vehicle, restricted use, or assessment of repair costs or insurance deductibles to the department.