| In Case of an Accident: |
If you should have an accident while driving a college-owned vehicle, it is imperative that it be reported to the local police department. Simply exchanging insurance information with the other driver is not acceptable. The accident should be reported even if it does not involve another vehicle.
In addition, the Facilities Office, and your department or unit, must be notified immediately of any accidents involving a college vehicle. The Office may be reached from off-campus by calling 760/744-1150, extension 2629, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; after hours and on weekends, please contact the Director, Facilities. Phone information is provided on the Trip Ticket Packet Slip. 24-hour emergency roadside assistance is available through the National Automobile Club (800) 600-6065. Please use the State of California Voyager Fleet Card in your packet for payment.
When you have been in an accident, you must:
- Stop at once.
- Get immediate medical attention if you are injured.
- Remain calm and do not argue. Arguing can result in a lawsuit.
- DO NOT ADMIT RESPONSIBILITY
- Never agree to make payments for the accident.
- Discuss the accident only with police officers, the College’s insurance company (Keenan & Associates) and District officials.
- Record as much information as you can on all other parties to the accident. This insurance may include the following:
- Their insurance company
- Their name
- License number
- Plate number
- Make
- Model
- Year of vehicle
- How the accident happened
- Witnesses (with addresses and phone numbers)
- Take required precautions to prevent further accidents at the scene (place triangle reflectors, if available)
- Complete provided SWACC Accident Report (form is located inside Trip Ticket Packet) and turn into Facilities Office. Completed form will be turned into District’s Risk Management Office.
| Fleet Vehicles: |
Please follow the procedures below so we can help you get back on the road ASAP:
If a vehicle breakdown occurs during normal operating hours, please contact the Facilities Office, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at extension 2629 or via email FacilitiesOffice@palomar.edu our staff will coordinate alternative transportation and vehicle towing.
If a vehicle breakdown occurs after hours and weekends, please contact the Director, Facilities. Phone information is provided on the Trip Ticket Packet Slip.
- Move the vehicle, if possible, to a safe location.
- If the vehicle is not in a safe location or unable to be moved, please inform us.
- Inform the Facilities Office of the vehicle breakdown ASAP. All repairs must be authorized through the Facilities Office.
- A State of California Voyager Fleet Card is provided in your trip packet. Emergency purchases, such as wiper blades, fan belts, etc. are allowed in urgent situations only. Emergency purchases must be defined and approved by the Facilities Director.
| Repair Procedures: |
All safety discrepancies must be reported, on the Vehicle Operator Trip Ticket Form, to the Facilities Office immediately for repair action. Under no circumstances shall an unsafe vehicle be operated.
Safety discrepancies include but are not limited to:
- Any discrepancy that hinders efficient and safe operation of the vehicle
- Brakes
- Fuel leaks
- Lighting and signals
- Steering
- Tires
| Towing Vehicles: |
Please follow the procedures below so we can help you get back on the road ASAP:
If a vehicle breakdown occurs during normal operating hours, please contact the Facilities Office, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at extension 2629 or via email FacilitiesOffice@palomar.edu as our staff will coordinate alternative transportation. Please contact 24-hour emergency roadside assistance through the National Automobile Club (800) 600-6065. Please use the State of California Voyager Fleet Card in your packet for payment.
If a vehicle breakdown occurs after hours and weekends, please contact the Director, Facilities. Phone information is provided on the Trip Ticket Packet Slip.