FOREWORD - Wentworth Institute of Technology

WIT Employee HandbookAppendix BDrivers who have been cited for the following violations within the last three yearsmay not drive a Wentworth vehicle:• Driving under the influence of alcohol (DWI, DUI)• Negligent homicide• Operating without a valid driverʼs license• Operating with a suspended license• Using a motor vehicle for commission of a felony• Aggravated assault with a motor vehicle• Operating a motor vehicle without the ownerʼs consent• Permitting an unlicensed driver to drive• Reckless driving• Involvement in a hit-and-run accident• Two or more speeding tickets in a one-year periodWITComment [1]: rephrase? Operating without avalid driver's licenseSupervisors should check employeesʼ driversʼ licenses at least once each year toassure that the licenses are valid. An MVR check is recommended every threeyears, or when violations may be indicated.Any applicant who submits false information about his/her driving history or criminalrecord will be IMMEDIATELY dismissed from service.4. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CERTIFICATIONVehicle maintenance and inspection certification are essential to ensure thatpersonal vehicles used on Wentworth business and vehicles that are owned, rentedor leased by the Institute function properly and safely. Maintenance neglect may leadto driving accidents.Before driving a vehicle, the driver should inspect it to ensure that the headlights,brake lights, turn and hazard signals, wipers, horn and tires are working properly,and report any damage to his/her supervisor immediately.State-required inspections must be completed and maintenance performed inaccordance with the manufacturerʼs specifications.Additionally, vehicles should be inspected monthly. Items that should be checkedinclude:• Brakes (pedal pressure)• Taillights• Windshield and wipers• Horn• Turn Signals• Backup lights/bellMarch 200994