Accidents

The Department of General Services is committed to having safe, professional drivers who use a high degree of care, common sense, courtesy, good operating and defensive driving procedures to protect the public and their coworkers from accidents.

1. In the event of an accident the driver should follow these general guidelines:

   1. Stop as near to the scene as is safely practical; avoid blocking traffic and otherwise minimize potential danger to others.
       
   2. Contact ARI (Automotive Resource International) @ 1-866-FLEEET64 (1-866-353-3864)
       
   3. If necessary, notify appropriate emergency medical and/or fire rescue personnel.
       
   4. Make every effort to have a police officer respond to the accident scene. The officer must be requested to make a formal report. Failure to follow this procedure must be fully explained in writing.
       
   5. Provide identification to involved parties.
       
   6. Protect State Property.
       
   7. Cooperate with police and emergency medical personnel.
       
   8. DO NOT admit negligence or fault or offer settlement.
       
   9. Obtain names and addresses of witnesses/involved parties.
       
2. All accidents are to be immediately reported to ARI (Automotive Resource International) @ 1-866-FLEEET64 (1-866-353-3864). Also the employees immediate supervisor and the DGS Fleet Manager are to be notified. Employees who are involved in an accident shall complete a Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation Guide (Form FS-1) which should be located in the glove compartment of each vehicle. If you do not have a copy of the Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation Guide, contact the DGS Fleet Manager. The Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation Guide must be completed by the driver within one (1) business day of the incident and reviewed by the supervisor for accuracy and completeness within two (2) business days of the accident. Employees will also obtain a copy of the police report. The Motor Vehicle Accident Investigation Guide, and police report will then be submitted to the DGS Fleet Manager within two (2) business days of the accident.
    
3. All accidents involving State vehicles will be referred to the DGS Accident Review Board. The circumstances will be reviewed to determine if the accident was preventable. If deemed preventable, the driver of the State vehicle could be sanctioned by the Board through the “Driver Corrective Action Program.”