Unsafe Vehicles. Under no circumstances shall a supervisor of the City require a Member to operate an unsafe department vehicle.
Unsafe Vehicles. It is in the mutual advantage of both the Company and employee that employees should not operate vehicles, which are not in a safe operating condition, and not equipped with the safety appliances required by law.
Unsafe Vehicles. The Employer shall not require employees to take out on the streets or highways any vehicle that is not in safe operating condition or not properly equipped to conform with existing laws or by-laws.
Unsafe Vehicles. No driver shall be required to drive any vehicle which is not in a safe operating condition. In the event the driver should discover a vehicle to be defective, he/she must immediately notify the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in writing. After consultation with the driver and servicing mechanic, the Transportation Supervisor or his designee shall have the final authority to determine whether a vehicle may be safely operated. This determination shall be placed in writing and a copy given to the driver. The statement given the driver should state that the driver is absolved of any liability in the event an accident occurs due to the alleged defect. Upon request, a driver shall be advised in writing of any action taken on the requested repairs of his/her vehicle by the Fleet Maintenance Shop. Drivers shall be advised prior to their run when their bus is out of service.
Unsafe Vehicles. If a vehicle assigned to an officer shall be considered by said officer to be defective or unsafe for use during any tour of duty, the officer shall cause such condition to be promptly brought to the attention of the immediate supervisor. The immediate supervisor shall then promptly make a determination as to the condition of the vehicle and shall at that time take the responsibility to determine whether the condition constitutes a violation of state or federal law and is safe for use as a police vehicle.
Unsafe Vehicles. A. The Borough shall repair unsafe vehicles as soon as is practicable under the circumstances or remove same from patrol service upon the recommendation of a qualified mechanic.
Unsafe Vehicles. No employee shall be required to operate an unsafe vehicle. If an employee feels that a vehicle is unsafe to operate, the employee will report the unsafe condition in writing to the department head. The department head will investigate the reported unsafe condition and determine if the vehicle is safe for operation. If the employee disagrees with the department head’s findings, they may request in writing a review of these findings by the Safety CommitteeThe department head’s decision shall be final.
Unsafe Vehicles. No employee of the police department will be required to drive an unsafe vehicle. If in the judgment of the employee, or the City a vehicle is deemed to be unsafe, the City agrees to the following: As soon as is practical, so as not to endanger the safety of the employee or the public the vehicle in question will be inspected by a qualified mechanic. The vehicle will be repaired, adjusted or removed from service, as needed. The City and the Guild agree that mileage alone shall not be a determining factor in a vehicle being safe or unsafe.
Unsafe Vehicles. Employees are to advise and report on all unsafe vehicles and repair and maintenance requirements to the Employer as soon as observed and record these requirements on the weekly log.
Unsafe Vehicles. An employee will not be required to drive any vehicle which is not in a safe operating condition. In the event the employee should discover a vehicle to be defective, he/she must immediately notify his/her supervisor in writing. The employee will be notified in writing that the reported defective conditions have been examined and determined to be in safe condition. The supervisor or his/her designee shall have the final authority to determine whether a vehicle may be safely operated.
