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POLICY & PROCEDURE
Subject: Driver Eligibility Index: Human Resources & Risk Management
Effective Date:
09/30/2020
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Supersedes:
2/10/1997
Number: 700-08
Page: Staff Contact:
1 of 4 Ellen Bradley-Mak
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PURPOSE:
To establish criteria for eligibility to drive on City business.
ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED:
All departments/divisions with the exception of the Police Department.
REFERENCES:
Policy & Procedure #700-16 - Use of City and Personal Vehicles
Policy & Procedure #300-47 - Discipline
Policy & Procedure #370-06- Hiring Process
#700-08 Appendix A: City of Renton Driving Standards
POLICY:
4.1 Driver Eligibility Criteria: Only drivers that meet the following eligibility criteria
will be allowed to drive on City business:
4.1.1 Be a City employee; and
4.1.2 Be at least 18 years old if not driving passengers, or at least 21 years old if
driving passengers; and
4.1.3 Hold a valid, unrestricted Washington State driver's license; and
4.1.4 Possess the necessary license or certifications for the vehicle being driven
(e.g., CDL); and
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4.1.5 Have and maintain an acceptable driving record, as detailed in Section
4.3.
Note: Selected volunteers and employees under 21 years old who drive
passengers may be approved to drive on City business if they meet all
other criteria and if both the Department Administrator and Risk
Management approve.
4.2
4.3
4.4
Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles: To drive a golf cart or a utility vehicle, an
individual must:
4.2.1 Be a City employee; and
4.2.2 Be at least 16 years old; and
4.2.3 Complete training as required by the employee's department.
Applicants: All prospective employees who will be assigned a City vehicle or who
will drive a City vehicle to complete the essential functions of their position shall
meet the driver eligibility criteria listed in Section 4.1 and Section 6.0, including
having an acceptable driving record per Appendix A: City of Renton Driving
Standards at the time of hire.
Employees: All employees who are assigned a City vehicle or who drive a City
vehicle as described in Policy #700-16, Use of City and Personal Vehicles, shall
meet the driver eligibility criteria listed in Section 4.1 and Section 6.0, including
having and maintaining an acceptable driving record per Appendix A: City of
Renton Driving Standards.
5.0 DEFINITIONS:
5.1 Abstract of Driving Record, or Driving Abstract: See Driving Record.
5.2 Driving Record: A history of violations, convictions, and collisions incurred by a
driver. A copy of the record is referred to as either an Abstract of Driving Record,
Driving Abstract, or Driving Record.
5.3 Safety Officer: Designated representative of the Human Resources & Risk
Management Department.
5.4 City Vehicle: Any vehicle owned or leased by the City. City vehicles can either be
assigned to one employee or part of a department pool.