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All faculty borrowing the van must read this
Faculty Manual concerning the use of the van. An extra copy of the Manual
is in the glove compartment of the van for reference.
Phone
Numbers:
- Center for Public and Community Service (CPCS): 315-443-3051
- Honors Program: 315-443-2759
- Risk Management Department: 315-443-5334/4011
- Safety Department: 315-443-5474/5475
- Department of Public Safety: 315-443-2224
Requirements
to drive the van:
- You MUST have taken the University's Driver
Safety course. For information on taking that course, contact Christine Coe in the Safety Department, at 443-5474. No one may drive any
University vehicle without first taking this course.
- You do NOT need a special driver's license
- a regular driver's license is sufficient.
- The van may carry no more than 11 people at
a time: 10 passengers plus the driver. Under no circumstances should more
than 11 people be in the van at one time. (Note that a second van may
be available so that a field trip for an honors course or seminar could employ
both vans.)
- The van may be driven locally in the city
of Syracuse and for field trips outside the area.
- Maximum speed should never exceed 30 miles
per hour in the city, and the posted limit on the highways.
Safety
equipment:
- The CPCS/Honors vans are 55-57-59.
- A fire extinguisher is mounted on the passenger's
side of the front seat.
- There is a box in the back of the van, under
the back seat, with flares, scrapers and brushes, and a first-aid kit.
- There is an accident kit in the glove compartment.
- There is a cell phone
in the van, in the glovebox. It is to be used ONLY in emergencies!
Cancellation
of van:
- The van may be pulled from the road either
because of mechanical problems or because of the weather. CPCS makes all determinations on daily transports, driving and road conditions. The Honors Program can make decisions on your request and safety issues.
Immediately
prior to departure:
- Pick up keys to the van at the CPCS office,
which is located in the Schine Center during the business day. Keys must be
returned to the CPCS office immediately upon returning the van to campus, or first thing in the morning.
- The van is parked in the Q4 Lot (upper level) across from the Public Safety Office (Sims Hall), next to the Sci-Tech. Building.
- When you get to the van, be sure to perform
a vehicle check, inspecting both the outside and inside of the van. If you find something wrong, please note it on your form and bring it to CPCS's attention.
- In snowy weather, be sure to brush off the
van, including all the windows and side mirrors. The brush is located
in the box in the back of the van.
- Information about vehicle breakdown - accidents, registration, insurance card, etc. - is located in a 3-ring binder which is located in the driver's door.
Transporting
riders
- Make certain that all passengers have fastened
their seatbelts. They must wear seatbelts at all times.
- You absolutely can NOT transport people other
than students, faculty, and staff of Syracuse University. There are
NO exceptions to this rule.
- You may NOT transport more than 10 passengers.
Driving
- Observe all safety precautions while operating
the van. Note that all traffic and parking tickets are your responsibility
as driver. The University will not pay for traffic fines or parking
tickets.
- Turn on the headlights whenever you are driving.
Remember to turn them off when you get out of the van.
- Be EXTRA careful when driving during the winter.
Intersections are often slippery, so give yourself plenty of time to stop.
In the fall, wet leaves on the streets can also be slippery. The new
bricks on campus are also very slippery when they are wet, so be cautious
there, too.
- Remember that your University affiliation
is in big, bold, orange letters on the sides of the van. Therefore,
any rude or inappropriate driving behavior will not be anonymous.
Returning
to campus:
- Gas vehicle per loan agreement.
- Park the van in its proper parking spot in
the Q4 lot. Be sure to turn off the headlights. Make sure
all doors are locked, and all windows rolled up. Some of the doors have
rather stiff hinges, so check that all doors are completely shut. (Otherwise,
the battery will run down.)
- Pick up and clean the inside of the van at the end of your trip.
- Return the keys to CPCS. Following weekend use, they may be turned in on Monday morning; they must be turned in at 8:30 a.m. the following morning if you return after hours. Do NOT wait to turn the keys in, because the van may be scheduled for someone
else in the meantime.
Fueling:
- Please re-fuel the van to the level it had when you picked it up. Bring the receipt to Honors and we will reimburse you.
If you have an accident:
(See 3-ring binder in the driver's door.)
When
an accident occurs on-campus:
- Contact the Department of Public Safety (711)
or X2224 so that an accident report can be filed regarding the accident. Please also notify Risk Management of the accident at X5334.
- Do not make any statement concerning the assumption
of fault or liability. Give out only that information required by authorities.
- Do not make any reimbursement offer.
- Report the accident to your supervisor and
to the Honors Program. Failure to report an accident would be in violation
of the University's Vehicle Safety Policy procedures and also may jeopardize
appropriate insurance coverages when liability is involved.
When
an accident occurs off-campus:
- Contact the Police Department to file a report. Please make sure the Risk Management Department is notified and receives a
copy of the Police Report (obtain the number of the Police Report).
- There is an accident kit in the glove compartment.
Follow all of the directions on the outside of the kit envelope and send the
accident report forms to the Risk Management Department. This
includes getting the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses.
It also includes getting a report from each vehicle occupant.
- Do not make any statement concerning the assumption
of fault or liability. Give out only that information required by authorities.
- Do not make any reimbursement offer.
- Report the accident to your supervisor and
to the Honors Program. Failure to report an accident would be in violation
of the University's Vehicle Safety Policy procedures and also may jeopardize
appropriate insurance coverages when liability is involved.
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