1 Colo. Code Regs. § 103-1-4.24
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 1 CCR 103-1-4.24 - Driver's Responsibilities.1 Drivers of state-owned vehicles must assume certain basic responsibilities with regard to the vehicle with which they are entrusted. These responsibilities include proper care, operation, maintenance and security of the vehicle, required emissions inspections, fueling, maintaining tire pressure, checking fluid levels, cleaning, safety, etc. Drivers and agency vehicle coordinators are responsible for checking PM (Preventative Maintenance) schedules for each vehicle they operate or oversee to ensure that regularly scheduled maintenance is performed in a timely fashion..2 State-owned vehicles may not be used for personal errands, including transporting family members or pets. An exception to transporting family members may be granted in those instances where that family member is functioning in an official state capacity. Operators of state-owned vehicles may not pick up hitchhikers or provide transportation for any unauthorized individual. In situations where public safety is a concern, as determined by a state employee on official state business, unauthorized individuals may be provided assistance including transportation to the nearest location where there is no longer an unsafe situation..3 State-owned vehicles may not be loaned to or driven by any unauthorized individual..4 Drivers are responsible for safe and legal operation of vehicles operated on behalf of official state business. Unlawful use of these vehicles that result in a ticket or citation is the responsibility of the driver. Furthermore, parking fees and tolls acquired while in the use of the vehicle, not preauthorized by the drivers employing agency are the driver's responsibility to pay..5 All drivers and/or Vehicle Coordinators are expected to read and become familiar with the contents of the Manufacturer's Operator's Manual, and the SFM Vehicle Operator's Manual, both of which are furnished with each SFM vehicle. The Vehicle Operator's Manual contains a more detailed discussion of driver's responsibilities.38 CR 19, October 10, 2015, effective 10/30/201542 CR 01, January 10, 2019, effective 2/1/2019