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Page 4 of 8 <br /> Drivers shall not be distracted while driving. This includes refraining from the following <br /> activities: <br /> 1. Cell phone use including texting, except within the scope of employment as a police <br /> officer or volunteer emergency response personnel. <br /> 2. Eating or Drinking <br /> 3. Grooming <br /> 4. Smoking <br /> 5. Passengers such as children or pets with the exception of parade activities, except <br /> within the scope of employment as a police officer or volunteer emergency <br /> response personnel. <br /> 6. Reading, except within the scope of employment as a police officer or volunteer <br /> emergency response personnel. <br /> H. Aggressive Driving <br /> Drivers shall not resort to aggressive driving or road rage under any circumstances. <br /> Examples of aggressive driving include: <br /> 1. Speeding <br /> 2. Tailgating <br /> 3. Failure to signal a lane change <br /> 4. Running red lights and stop signs <br /> 5. Weaving in traffic <br /> 6. Yelling <br /> 7. Making obscene gestures <br /> 8. Excessive use of horn <br /> I. Vehicle Emergency Procedures <br /> When it's absolutely necessary to stop on a highway or city street in case of an <br /> emergency, use extreme caution: <br /> 1. Warning signals and lights shall be used. <br /> 2. Emergency lighting and/or flashers shall be used, if the vehicle is so equipped. <br /> 3. Flares, fuses, warning flags, reflector triangles or other emergency equipment shall <br /> be used to give adequate advance warning, where applicable for commercial <br /> vehicles. <br /> Section 2: Driver's License Revocation or Suspension <br /> Employees whose jobs require the use of a city vehicle or who must regularly drive their personal <br /> vehicles on city business shall immediately inform their supervisor or any driver's license loss, <br /> including, but not limited to suspended, revoked, cancelled, disqualified or expired. Failure to do <br /> so shall constitute just cause for disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. <br /> Section 2 3: Accident Reporting <br /> A. What is the Definition of an Accident? <br /> 1. An accident is defined as any accident involving a City vehicle which results in <br /> property damage and/or personal injury, regardless of who was injured, what <br /> property was damaged, to what extent, or where it occurred, in which the driver in <br /> question failed to exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent it. <br /> S:\Sandy Documents\City Clerk\Policies\Fleet Policy\Vehicle Fleet Safety Policy-Revised 2015.doc <br />