Safe-Driver-Policy - Livingston County - Policy Resolution 2017-05-081

Sep 18, 2026

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Livingston County’s safe driver policy establishes minimum standards and procedures to protect employee safety and the well-being of the public. The resolution defines purpose, assigns responsibilities across department directors, supervisors, employees, and county administrators, and requires valid driver licensing, prompt reporting of tickets or license impairments, and restrictions on operating vehicles when driving ability is compromised. It mandates vehicle inspections and accident investigation reporting, specifies seatbelt and restraint use, and outlines corrective action and discipline expectations for noncompliance.

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Policy

Purpose

Responsibilities

Department Directors/Elected Officials

Supervisors

Employees

County Administrators

Standards and Procedures

Corrective Action, Including Discipline

LIVINGSTON COUNTY LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MICHIGAN RESOLUTION \#2017-05-081 APPROVED: MAY 1, 2017 I. POLICY 1. PURPOSE: Livingston County places the highest value on the safety and health of its employees and the well-being of its citizenry. Livingston County acknowledges that the safe operation of motor vehicles by municipal employees is essential to ensuring that safety and well-being, and its goal is to ensure that all individuals who are granted the privilege of driving a municipal vehicle are safe and properly licensed operators. Livingston County has full authority to determine who shall drive a vehicle, to establish vehicle operator standards, and to revoke the right to drive for failure to meet the standards. This policy defines the minimum standards for all municipal employees. Nothing herein shall limit individual departments from setting higher standards that may be needed to meet their particular needs. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES: Livingston County safe driver program depends on the participation and cooperation of employees at all levels of the organization. The specific responsibilities of the employees are identified below. DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS/ELECTED OFFICIALS o Ensure that all employees are informed of this policy. o Ensure the safe maintenance and operation of all municipal vehicles. o Ensure that all vehicle operators are trained in the safe operation of all assigned motor vehicles. o Enforce municipal-wide departmental vehicle operating standards and procedures. o Ensure that all assigned vehicles are inspected for safe operation before use. o Ensure that thorough and timely accident investigations are conducted and reported. o Identify all employees who operate a vehicle on the job and include those employees in the municipality’s Driving Record Subscription Service from the State of Michigan. o Ensure that any individual departmental policies that define how unsafe vehicle operators will be disciplined are consistent with the overall intent of this policy. SUPERVISORS o Ensure the safe operation of assigned municipal vehicles o Administer and enforce all municipal-wide and departmental policies and procedures regarding vehicle operation NOTE: Any Supervisor who fails to report the information outlined herein will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including discharge. EMPLOYEES o Safely operate their assigned municipal vehicles. o Maintain a valid driver’s license (correct license/endorsement for the type of vehicle driven) . o Advise the duty supervisor immediately of the loss of a valid driver’s license by suspension, revocation, or expiration , including being issued a Breath, Blood, Urine Test Report Temporary Driving Permit. Failure to comply may result in discipline up to and including dismissal. o Perform safety checks of vehicles at the beginning of each work shift as described in the unit work rules. o Promptly report to an on-duty supervisor any vehicle safety defect found during inspection. Failure to report safety defect found during inspection may result in discipline up to and including employee dismissal. o Maintain an assigned municipal vehicle’s cab, bed, and/or body in a clean and safe condition. o Properly use furnished seat belts and/or other vehicle safety restraints. COUNTY ADMINISTRATORS o Establish and maintain the Driving Record Subscription Service to monitor employee driving records (currently maintained by Carpool) . o In cooperation with other departments, ensure that all employees who operate vehicles have a valid driver’s license for the vehicle types driven. o Report driving record activity to employees’ departments for review of policy compliance (currently Carpool reports driving record activity to Human Resources and the affected department head) . o Provide consultation and training to the departments as needed. 3. STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES: All individuals who operate Municipal vehicl

FAQs

What is the purpose of Livingston County’s safe driver policy?

The policy sets minimum standards to ensure municipal vehicle operators are safe and properly licensed, protecting employees and the public.

What responsibilities do department directors and elected officials have under the policy?

They must inform employees of the policy, ensure vehicle maintenance and safe operation training, enforce operating standards, arrange inspections before use, and ensure timely accident investigations and reporting.

What happens if an employee does not comply with reporting or safety requirements?

Failure to report required information, report safety defects found during inspections, or comply with license/impairment notification and vehicle safety rules may result in discipline up to and including dismissal.

Sep 18, 2026

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