Effective January 1, 2009, the Wireless Communication Device Law makes it an infraction to write, send, or read text-based communication on an electronic wireless communication device, such as a cell phone, while driving a motor vehicle. All County employees who are or may be required to drive on County business, must meet all vehicle and safety requirements before authorization is given to operate a County vehicle or personal vehicle while on County business.  

 

Prior to Driving private or County Vehicle: 

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. View sit the Intranet only Safety web page to access the Standard Safety Operations Manual or click here. For inquiries or questions, you may also contact the Safety Office at the number below.

 

Human Resources/ Safety Division
1115 Spruce Street, Room 17 Riverside, CA 92507
Phone: (951) 955-3520  Fax: (951) 955-9200
Email: Safety Office Publications@co.riverside.ca.us