Risk Management Office - Division of Business Affairs

1.  Operators of University of Arkansas vehicles, rental vehicles, personal vehicles, or any vehicle for University business purposes must have a valid driver's license to operate the type of vehicle being driven.

2.  Employees who regularly operate vehicles as a condition of employment must complete an Authorization to Operate form, which is a release to permit the University to check an employee's driving record initially and on a continuous basis via the Arkansas State Vehicle Safety System Information Network. Applicants being considered for employment to positions requiring operation of vehicles for University business purposes on a regular basis must also complete this form. Examples of regular operators would be those positions with duties which include driving a vehicle on a daily or weekly basis; and positions that require travel regularly as an essential part of their employment, i.e., recruiters, etc.

3.  Driving records will be evaluated according to the point system established by the Arkansas State Office of Driver Services.  Drivers who accumulate 10 points or more according to the Office of Driver Services Chart will be considered on probation for driving privileges. Drivers with an accumulation of 14 points or more may be subject to driving restrictions. Assessed points remain on a driver's record for three (3) years.  Records will be checked on a weekly basis and the Office of Risk Management will issue a notice of restriction or probation to the employee and department.   Drivers shall not be permitted to operate a vehicle for University business purposes while their license is suspended.

4.  University vehicles must be maintained in safe operating condition at all times. The manufacturer's suggested preventative maintenance schedules can be used as guidelines in establishing maintenance policy and preventative practices. Vehicles shall be used only in the manner and for the purposes designed by manufacturer.

5.  Drivers should read and adhere to the Driving Safety Tips provided as part of the Arkansas State Vehicle Safety Program.

6.  Drivers of Vans should read an adhere to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Van Safety Advisory & Use of 15- Passenger Vans Policy.