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5-1 Vehicle Use -Employee Responsibilities

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Approved: Board of Supervisors August 23, 2003
Authority: County Administrator
Resolution: 03-1000
Revised Date: July 27, 2004

Read Next: Section II, 2: Policy, Department Responsibilities

Section II, 1: Policy, Employee Responsibilities

  1. Responsible Driving:  Each County driver shall drive responsibly, anticipate emergency situations and make every effort to avoid collisions. All employees operating a vehicle on County business represent the County of Sonoma and shall always project a professional and responsible image to the public. 
  2. Following Traffic Laws:  Employees are expected to be knowledgeable of, and follow, all applicable Federal, State and local traffic laws. 
  3. Driver’s License:  County employees operating vehicles or equipment on County business must have a valid State of California driver's license. 
  4. Suspended, Revoked or Restricted Driver’s License:  County employees who are required to have a valid California driver’s license to operate vehicles or equipment on County business shall immediately inform their supervisor in the event their driver’s license is suspended, revoked or is otherwise restricted in a way that impacts the employees ability to perform their job.