Vehicle Employee Acknowledgement Form

The following applies to individuals authorized to drive Nevada State or NSHE owned vehicles.

Drivers Must:

• Be either an employee, volunteer or have permission to drive a Nevada State or NSHE owned vehicle.
• Have a current valid driver's license.
• Inform the department head of any changes in their driving status within twenty-four (24) hours or next business day that would include suspension, cancellation or revocation of a license from the date of the action.
• Wear seat belts during vehicle operation and ensure all passengers wear seat belts in accordance with NRS 484D.495.
• Not use a cell phone or any electronic device in accordance with NRS 484B & SAM 1320.
• Not drive while impaired which would include use of prescription drugs, alcohol, illegal drugs, and illness and sleep deprivation.
• Not smoke in the vehicle.
• Not use a vehicle for personal use.
• Report vehicle accidents to their immediate (or available) supervisor and the BCS Risk Management Office within 2 hours or as soon as possible if hospitalized or in a remote location. The driver may be required to submit to an alcohol and drug test.
• Transport only passengers who are conducting work related to formal State or NSHE business activities.

In Addition, the driver:

• May be required to take a defense driving refresher class or a regular class within three (3) months of the accident if the driver has one or more at-fault traffic accidents.
• May be asked to provide a copy of their motor vehicle driving record for review prior to being allowed to continue to operate a vehicle for work purposes if involved and at fault more than one accident while working in a one year period of time.
• Is personally responsible to pay for any driving or parking citations, regardless if it is received while driving a vehicle and performing State or NSHE related business.

Violation of the above rules may jeopardize the driver's future use of Nevada State or NSHE owned vehicles.