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Page 2 of 8 <br /> Section 1: Program Requirements <br /> A. Purpose. The purpose of this Fleet Safety Program is to provide our employees and <br /> managers with tools and materials to ensure the safety of all employees who drive vehicles <br /> for the City of Pequot Lakes. The term "Employees" includes Police Reserve Volunteers <br /> and City of Pequot Lakes Fire Fighters. Vehicle accidents are costly to the City of Pequot <br /> Lakes but more importantly, they may result in injury to our employees and occupants of <br /> other vehicles or pedestrians. It is the driver's responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe <br /> manner and to drive defensively to prevent injuries and property damage. As such, the City <br /> of Pequot Lakes endorses all applicable state motor vehicle regulations relating to driver <br /> responsibility. The City of Pequot Lakes expects each driver to drive in a safe and <br /> courteous manner. The attitude our drivers take when behind the wheel is the single most <br /> important factor in driving safely. <br /> B. Application. This policy applies to the operation of the City of Pequot Lakes-owned or <br /> leased vehicles and for the operation of rental or driver-owned vehicles for organizational <br /> purposes. It applies to persons working on behalf or representing the City of Pequot Lakes <br /> whose job performance requires the use of a motor vehicle. <br /> C. Written Program. The City of Pequot Lakes will review and evaluate this policy on an <br /> annual basis, when changes occur that prompt revision of this document, or when facility <br /> operational changes occur that require a revision of this document. This written program <br /> will be communicated to all personnel. It is designed to establish clear goals, and <br /> objectives. <br /> D. Responsibilities and Accountabilities. <br /> All levels of management will be involved in and held accountable for the program's <br /> development, management, and implementation. <br /> 1. The City Council has the responsibility to implement this fleet safety policy by: <br /> a. Directing all supervisors and employees to endorse and comply with this policy. <br /> b. Identifying and training existing and newly selected fleet operators to comply <br /> with this policy. <br /> c. Ensuring the safe operation of fleet vehicles, in compliance with this policy. <br /> d. Enforcing compliance with this policy. All presently employed and new <br /> employees, who drive a City of Pequot Lakes owned or leased vehicle in the normal <br /> course of their employment, must be trained and in compliance with this policy. <br /> 2. Supervisors have the responsibility to: <br /> a. Identify and train existing and newly selected fleet operators to comply with <br /> this policy. <br /> b. Ensure that all vehicles can be operated safely or are taken out of service for <br /> repairs. <br /> c. Require and enforce compliance with this policy. <br /> 3. Employees have the responsibility to: <br /> a. Understand their assigned tasks relating to fleet safety. <br /> b. Apply the proper training and equipment to safely operate a motor vehicle. <br /> c. Assist with the identification of vehicle operational problems. <br /> d. Comply with the directives of this policy. <br /> S:\Sandy Documents\City Clerk\Policies\Fleet Policy\Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy-Revised 2015.doc <br />