Defensive Driving
The University participates in the State of California automobile liability program. This program provides for payment for expenses, defense and damages on behalf of the University and its employees related to the operation of state-owned automobiles within the course and scope of employment. Cost of repair for damages to state-owned vehicles when it is determined the state driver is “at fault” shall be a responsibility at the program management level.
State of California approved commercial rental car contracts provide for payment of automobile liability and repair of the rental car by the rental car agency on behalf of the State of California’s entities and their employees related to the operation of rental cars within the course and scope of employment.
The State of California automobile liability insurance program provides for payment for expenses, defense and damages in excess of the vehicle owner’s require automobile insurance for the University and its employees related to the operation of privately owned vehicles within the course and scope of employment.
Accident Reporting Forms (Vehicle Accident)
Accident ProceduresForm STD 269, Vehicle Accident Report
Form STD 270, Report of Vehicle Accident
Form STD 274, Supervisors Review of Accident
Authorized Defensive Driver Forms and List
Authorized Drivers List (updated monthly)
Form INF 1101, Authorization for Release of Driver Record Information
Form STD 261, Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicle on State Business
Volunteer/Person of Interest: Required if you are: a student/staff volunteer, Corporation, Otter Student Union, or other Auxiliary employee.