Authorized Drivers

Authorized Drivers must:

• Be a university employee, registered volunteer, or student
• Have a valid state driver's license
• Have and maintain a good and safe driving record
• Be authorized by the Program Center Manager (Dean, Director, AVP, faculty, etc.)
• Be registered with Risk Management by turning in the proper paperwork and completing defensive driver training and/or golf cart safety training on CSU Learn

Authorization Forms

To streamline the process, Adobe Acrobat Sign is now used for completing driving forms.

Standard Driver Packets

• New Driver Packet (includes VOA, DAP, and STD 261)
• Annual Renewal – STD 261 (Authorization to Use Privately Owned Vehicles)

Drivers will log in to Adobe Acrobat Sign and MySacState, enter their Employee/Student ID, and list their supervisor’s email as the approver (not Risk Management).

Volunteers

Human Resources now uses a new workflow:

Non-Employee/Volunteer Driver Registration Form (Department Initiated)

This includes HR forms, driving paperwork, and required training. After approval, forms are automatically forwarded to Risk Management Services.

Alternative Submission

If Adobe Acrobat Sign cannot be used, forms may be manually completed, signed, and emailed to: rms@csus.edu

Training & Guidelines

Defensive Driver Training

Defensive Driver Training is a course that is required if driving yourself or others in a personal vehicle or driving a University-Owned vehicle. The driver must repeat this training every four years.

• You can start the Defensive Driver Program training, or log into MySacState and select CSU Learn from Employee Quick Links. Search for "Defensive Driver Program" select title, REGISTER, and START.

Golf Cart Safety Training

Golf Cart Safety Training is a course that is required if driving a golf cart on campus. The driver must repeat this training every four years.

• You can start the Golf Cart Safety training here, or log into MySacState and select CSU Learn from Employee Quick Links. Search for "Sacramento State Golf Cart Safety Training" select title, then select START.
• For students who do not have access to CSU Learn, training is accessible through Canvas. The Golf Cart Safety Training v2016 is not searchable on Canvas, but the driver can self-enroll and must print the results to attach to the paperwork. The training is valid for four years.

Inner Campus Pathways Pedestrian Safety Program

Vehicle operators whose business takes them on the inner campus pathways must abide by the pedestrian safety rules shown at Keeping Pedestrians Safe on Inner Campus Pathways.

Reporting a Vehicle Accident

All vehicle accidents must be reported to Risk Management within 24 hours.

Immediate On-Scene Actions (High Priority):

• Complete Accident Identification (STD 269) at the scene if driving a University/State-owned vehicle.
• Do not discuss the accident except with police, state officials, or the State’s contract adjuster.
• Call campus police at 916-278-6000 or dial 911.
  • If asked for insurance while driving a state vehicle, refer officers to CVC 16021.

Within 24 Hours:

• Submit the Vehicle Accident Report (STD 270).
• Submit Sac State's Report of Incident or Accident.

Supervisor Action (Within 5 Days):

• Complete and send the State Driver Accident Review (STD 274) to Risk Management.'

• rms@csus.edu or campus zip 6145

Vehicle Liability Claims

If you believe a University vehicle operator was negligent in an accident, please contact:

Sacramento State Risk Management

• (916) 278-2020

• (916) 376-5300 / 5302 or toll-free (800) 900-3634
• After hours/weekends: Leave a message at (916) 376-5295. ORIM will respond the next business day.