Driver Do's and Don'ts - Facilities Management

Driver Do’s and Don’ts

Safeguard the vehicle, charge card, and keys against damage, theft, or misuse.
Obey all traffic laws. Traffic or parking violations are the personal responsibility of the driver.
Park the vehicle in a secure facility when possible. Any parking and storage expenses are the responsibility of your department.
Lock all doors, set the parking brake, and carry the keys and charge card with you when leaving the vehicle unattended.
Report lost, damaged, or stolen charge cards and/or license plates to the Facilities Management Operations and Services center immediately by calling 501-916-3390. If it’s outside our normal business hours, please contact UA Little Rock DPS at 501-916-5304.
Immediately report vehicle theft to the following:

Utilize your leased vehicle’s roadside assistance programs, by calling the number on the back of the WEX fleet card, to save the government money for services such as:

Use the vehicle for activities outside of your agency’s mission including private business or personal errands. Vehicle usage is for UA Little Rock purposes only and is a reflection of UA Little Rock. Reported incidents of misuse can result in disciplinary actions against you, the driver — Federal Management Regulation (FMR) 102-34.200.
Transport members of your:

Family;
Personal friends; or
Non-government employees in the vehicle outside of your agency’s mission; or
Without specific permission from the head of your agency or his or her designee.

Use the vehicle for transportation to or from work or park it at your residence without valid written authorization, as required by FMR 102-34.225.
Text while driving. The state of Arkansas bans texting while driving for all drivers and also bans the use of hand-held cell phones while driving in a school zone or highway construction zone (Governors Highway Safety Association).
Smoke. Smoking is prohibited in GSA Fleet vehicles.

Driver Do’s and Don’ts