NOTICE TO ALL MOTOR POOL VEHICLE RENTERS:
In the past two weeks, we have had two Motor Pool vehicles stolen. After the police investigations, we found that the renters had left the vehicle unlocked and parked unattended overnight. To make matters worse, the key was left inside the unlocked vehicle in BOTH incidents.
According to SPPM Motor Vehicle Safety 7.10.9: “Drivers must select well-lit, safe areas, for parking University vehicles, if possible. Place valuable equipment out of view and lock the vehicle when unattended.”
All drivers of WSU Motor Pool vehicles MUST be familiar with SPPM 7.10 and BPPM 95.35 before using any of our vehicles and it is the DEPARTMENT’S responsibility to make sure their drivers are familiar with these policies.
According to BPPM Travel 95.35.12 under the Costs Not Included section: “Damage charges. Damage to Motor Pool vehicles from negligence or abuse is charged to the requisitioning department.”
If anything like this happens again in the future and it is found that the driver left the vehicle unlocked (especially if they left the key in the car), the department will be charged for any damage and/or associated costs with retrieving the vehicle.
Thanks,
Dennis Rovetto
Motor Pool
