Section R27-3-3 - Agency Authorization of Drivers(1) Agencies authorized to enter information into the division's fleet information system shall enter the agency's authorized driver information into the division's fleet information system, to include the following: (b) driver license number;(c) state that issued the driver license;(d) each Risk Management-approved driver training program taken;(e) date each driver training program was completed;(f) the type of vehicle used for each training program.(2) Agencies without authorization to enter information into the division's fleet information system shall provide the information required in Subsection R27-3-3(1) to the division for entry into the division's fleet information system.(3) Any employee whose fleet information system record does not have all the information required in Subsection R27-3-3(1) shall be deemed unauthorized to drive state vehicles.(4) To operate a state vehicle, authorized drivers whose names have been entered into the division's fleet information system shall have: (a) a valid driver license for the class of vehicle being operated; and(b) completed an approved driver training course as required by the Division of Risk Management for the class of vehicle being operated.(5) Agencies shall develop and establish procedures to prevent driving for business by any employee that does not meet the qualifications of an authorized driver as defined in this rule.(6) The division shall conduct a Utah driver license verification check on a regular basis to verify the validity of the driver license of each authorized driver whose name appears in the division's fleet information system. The agency is responsible for verifying the license of an authorized driver with a driver license issued outside of Utah.(7) If an authorized driver is found not to have a valid driver license, the division shall notify the agency within three business days of the results of the driver license verification check.(8) Any employee whose driver license has become invalid shall have their authorized state vehicle driving privileges immediately withdrawn.(9) Any authorized driver who has an invalid driver license may not have the authority to operate a state vehicle reinstated until the authorized driver provides proof to the division that their driver license is once again valid.(10) Authorized drivers shall operate a state vehicle in accordance with the restrictions or limitations imposed upon their driver license.(11) Agencies shall comply with the requirements set forth in Subsection R37-1-8(9).(12) If an agency has only approved driving a non-road vehicle, the driver does not need to be an authorized driver under this rule.Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-6, effective 2/21/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-23, effective 11/25/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-05, effective 2/21/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/28/2024