Each employee must have an Agency/Department/District written authorization to drive a County vehicle or other vehicle on County business. The employee must complete General Form #30, “Authorization to Drive a Riverside County Vehicle or Private Car for County Business.” All employees who seek authorization to drive must have a valid and appropriate class of Driver’s License for the type of vehicle being operated and proof of insurance equal to or greater than required by the State of California. All County employees authorized to operate County vehicles or private vehicles to conduct official County business must attend a vehicle operation safety training class sponsored by the County Safety Office within the first six months of hire. See Appendix G for the Vehicle Use and Safety Guidelines.
Parking and Vehicle Use: Parking is provided at most County facilities. Your department will advise you of the parking lots you may use, and Fleet Services will provide you with an employee parking sticker for your car. Please note: once you have an employee sticker on your car, you may not park it in public parking areas at County facilities.
Parking spaces are available at all County facilities for employees and members of the public with a Disabled Person Placard. If all designated spaces are full, parking in a public space is permitted as long as the placard is displayed. County vehicles are usually available if your job duties require driving. Be sure you find out where you may legally park a County vehicle, since you may be cited for parking in an area marked for public or employee parking, unless you have a temporary parking permit. Whether you drive a County vehicle or your own car on County business, you must sign an authorization form and sign up for Driver Training during your first six months. If you have a vehicle accident or incident, no matter how minor, you must immediately report it to your supervisor. You may use your private vehicle on County business if your department allows it and you are properly insured. Mileage may be reimbursed if you travel using your own vehicle on County business. Contact your Human Resources representative or Supervisor for details about mileage reimbursement instructions. Travel to and from home to work may not be claimed as County business mileage. See Appendix G for the Vehicle Use and Safety Guidelines.