County Vehicle Driver Requirements

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What is the frequency with which employees must complete an additional driving course?

Every two years

Every year

Every five years

Every three years (correct)

Which factor can lead to the suspension of an employee’s Fire Rescue driving privileges?

Having a driver's license from another state

Receipt of a warning for a minor infraction

Being involved in non-work-related accidents

An expired driver's license (correct)

What consequence may occur if an employee’s Driver’s License is revoked?

They will receive a monetary fine

They will be promoted

They may be reassigned or suspended from work (correct)

They will continue driving without restrictions

Which situation does NOT disqualify an existing authorized driver from operating County vehicles?

Being involved in minor traffic violations Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken when Fire Rescue is made aware of a suspension of an employee’s Driver’s License?

The employee may be suspended from work Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to points for Preventable Accidents?

Accidents occurring outside of work hours Signup and view all the answers

If an employee has a Driver's License issued from another state but does not have State of Florida driving privileges, what will happen?

The employee will be considered unqualified to drive County vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Deputy Chief of Administration regarding verification of an employee's Driver’s License?

To provide verification of a clear license to the affected employee’s supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What must be performed weekly according to the Vehicle Safety Program?

Motor Vehicle Report Checks Signup and view all the answers

What is required for all new driver applicants operating County owned vehicles?

Approval from Risk Management Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the operation of emergency vehicles by employees?

Employees must possess a Class E license only. Signup and view all the answers

What must an employee do if their driver license is suspended?

Inform their supervisor immediately. Signup and view all the answers

What is required for employees to operate a County vehicle?

A valid Florida Driver License Signup and view all the answers

How long do employees relocating from another state have to obtain a valid Florida Driver's License?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken if an employee does not meet the driving requirements?

Their driving privileges will be revoked Signup and view all the answers

What information is required for employees to operate emergency vehicles?

An operating emergency vehicle affidavit Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an employee does not report their driver license suspension?

They may face legal penalties. Signup and view all the answers

Which entity is responsible for updating the policy on driver requirements?

The Fire Rescue Administrator Signup and view all the answers

To be authorized as a driver, what is a key requirement regarding age?

Must be at least 18 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is one consequence of DUI infractions for employees operating County vehicles?

Loss of driving privileges Signup and view all the answers

What is the effective date of the policy on County vehicle driver requirements?

September 27, 2021 Signup and view all the answers

If an employee's driving privileges are revoked, which of the following could potentially happen?

They may suffer loss of benefits Signup and view all the answers

Which document is NOT an attachment associated with the vehicle driver requirements policy?

Incident Report Form Signup and view all the answers

What must employees adhere to apart from holding a valid Florida Driver License?

Applicable laws and Fire Rescue policies Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Driving Course Requirements

Employees must complete an additional driving course every three years after the initial one.

Driving Eligibility and Consequences of License Issues

Employees with infractions or an expired Driver’s License may face suspension of Fire Rescue driving privileges.
Suspension or revocation impacts job duties requiring driving, possibly leading to work suspension or reassignment.
Verification of a clear license must be provided by the Deputy Chief of Administration to supervisors and Risk Management.
Severity of license revocation may lead to reassignment, work suspension, or termination, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Criteria for Authorized Drivers

Loss of Florida driving privileges results in disqualification from operating County vehicles.
Accumulation of eight or more points for preventable accidents within 18 months leads to disqualification.

Definition of Terms

County vehicle refers to any County-owned or leased motorized vehicle registered in Florida.
Reported Driver License Suspension occurs when the driver notifies their supervisor.
Non-reported Driver License Suspension occurs when the driver fails to notify their supervisor.

Driver’s License Check and Compliance

Weekly checks of Motor Vehicle Reports are mandated by Risk Management as part of the Vehicle Safety Program.

New Employee Requirements

New hires must have an Affidavit on file to operate an emergency vehicle.
Class E license holders receive privileges previously linked to Class D licenses for emergency vehicle operation.
New driver applicants must be authorized by Risk Management, requiring them to be at least 18 and to possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
Employees relocating to Florida must obtain a valid license within 30 days of hire.

Policy Purpose and Updates

The policy ensures all employees operating County vehicles maintain a valid Florida Driver License.
Future updates will follow the oversight of the Deputy Chief of Administration and PPM Committee.

Authority and Scope

Policy authority includes the Fire Rescue Administrator and relevant Florida statutes.
The policy applies to all personnel and reservists in Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.

Corrective Actions

Employees failing to meet the minimum requirements will have their driving privileges revoked and may face loss of benefits or disciplinary actions.

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Test your knowledge on the driving eligibility regulations for Fire Rescue employees. This quiz covers the requirements for completing additional driving courses and the implications of driving infractions on job-related privileges. Ensure you're up-to-date on maintaining your driving privileges.