Policies and Emergencies
Vehicle Policies
- University-owned/leased vehicles are for official purposes. Personal use of University-owned/leased vehicles is prohibited.
- All drivers must be cleared by the University. See new . Driver is responsible for following all the rules of road. Traffic tickets are the responsibility of the driver and must be paid within seven days.
- Tolls & toll violations will be charged back to the requesting department.
- Seatbelts must be worn at all times by all passengers.
- No one may operate a Loyola vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Drivers must complete mileages, fuel, and remove trash from the vehicle upon return.
- If involved in an accident, driver must notify Motor Pool at 410-617-5396 and sponsoring department immediately. Written accident report must be returned with vehicle to Donna Crawford, the motor pool coordinator.
- University vehicles may not be loaned or rented due to insurance requirements.
- Picking up hitch-hikers is prohibited.
Requesting Department Responsibilities
- Provide each driver with a written department contact 鈥 name and phone number.
- Department will designate a trip leader, head, and follow-up vehicle.
- Review day鈥檚 route each morning. AAA will provide maps, trip tix, guide books, etc.
- Review emergency protocols and phone procedures with all drivers at least once a semester.
- Enforce seat belt usages for all passengers.
- Ensure vans are not overloaded with people or cargo.
- Always review motor pool users guide.
Driver Responsibilities
- Check vehicle each morning for proper operations including, but not limited to oil, tires, wipers, lights, fuel, doors, hitches, and trailers.
- Driver鈥檚 responsibility to see that everyone wears a seat belt.
- Driver ensures vehicle is not overloaded.
- Driver knows route and has reviewed with other drivers. Take frequent rest breaks.
- Fuel vehicles at same time 鈥 keep vehicles clean.
- Driver鈥檚 responsibility to ensure no alcohol or drugs in vehicles.
- Understands emergency and phone procedures.
- Keep all gas receipts; store them in plastic pouch with the gas cards.
- Return vehicle clean with full tank of gas. Return and complete all paper work.
- Report all problems on check-in/out sheet and work order form.
Breakdowns
- Pull as far off the road as possible.
- Call AAA found in notebook at their number for repairs and towing. Then call the department of parking and transportation at 410-617-5396 or 410-366-3040 after hours.
- Use only AAA approved Exxon/Mobil or Sunoco's Motorclub number or dealership for repairs.
- If repairs are over $500, call 1-410-617-5396 for advice.
- Call your destination with revised arrival time.
- Call your sponsor with details of the problem
- Use your best judgment and stay calm.
Accidents
- Stop immediately, keep calm. Secure your vehicle.
- Warn on-coming traffic, use emergency equipment found in yellow box
- Help the injured. Do not render first aid unless you are trained. Use phone to call a doctor or ambulance if necessary.
- Do not argue, accuse anyone, make any admissions or blame, or apologize for the accident.
- Call the appropriate law enforcement agency (highway patrol, police, sheriff, etc.)
- Obtain complete information called for in the 鈥淚n Case of Accident鈥 booklet, and an accident report form completed in detail.
- Call your departmental sponsor.
- Call Parking & Transportation Services at 410-617-5396.
- Do not talk to media, refer them to Loyola public relations at 410-617-5025.
- Refer to AAA booklet for towing/repair/bail bond/rental vehicles, etc.
- Take care of your passengers, stay calm.
- Call your destination. Advise them of your situation.
Parking Permits/Hang-Tags
Student, faculty, administrator, and staff permit parking is handled by:
Student Administrative Services
Maryland Hall, Room 140
410-617-5047
sas@loyola.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.