Buckinghamshire Council Categories of Vehicle Users
Last updated:It is essential that Managers identify the correct category of driver for employees in their team.
The detailed responsibilities are outlined in the specific conditions and instructions, and/or conditions of employment, as issued by the Heads of Service responsible for each of the categories of driver which are defined below:
16.1 Any drivers and vehicles forming part of Buckinghamshire Councils operational ‘Fleet Management’ fleet, at any time (this includes any vehicle hired, or loaned, by any service, school or group supported by the council e.g., youth clubs)
Please follow your legacy council policy.
16.2 Drivers of vehicles whilst on business operated under Buckinghamshire Council staff car leasing scheme
Please refer to your legacy council policy
16.3. ‘Essential Vehicle Users and Casual Vehicle Users’ whilst on Buckinghamshire Council’s business (car, motorcycles and pedal cycles) as authorised by Heads of Service
Essential and casual car users and motorbike riders provide their own vehicle and are subject to the requirements of this policy. In addition, on each travel expense claim form, they are required to sign a declaration that they have a suitable valid driver’s licence, insurance and a MOT Certificate where applicable. In the case of pedal cycles, the riders are also subject to the detail in the ‘Cycling for Work’ Policy, section 10.5, under Health &Safety Policies and Procedures.
16.4 Staff in Social & Community Care
Users’ as detailed in point 16.0 ‘Use of Staff’s Own Vehicles to Transport Clients’ are subject to the risk assessment procedure, and should use the forms A & B as recommended.
16.5 Volunteers
Managers from time to time may employ temporary or volunteer staff who may drive on Buckinghamshire Council business that then place them into one of the categories above. In such cases the full provisions of this policy will apply to them as if they were direct employees.