Diocesan Resources
NRRO: Driving Policy Sample 16 (2009)
Driving Policy Sample 16
Driving is a privilege conferred by the state in the form of a driver’s license and recognized by the province in the use of a community-owned and insured vehicle. Just as the state expects drivers to obey traffic laws and rules of the road, so the community expects member drivers to cooperate with the procedures designed to safeguard and serve the common good.
The purpose of this Driver Safety Program is to enable each Sister to drive for as long as possible with personal safety and the safety of others as primary considerations. This concern for safety comes with the realization that the actions of individuals may have consequences for the entire community.
Each Sister who drives has the responsibility to observe traffic laws, cooperate with community procedures and attend to careful vehicle maintenance. We need to take reasonable precautions in order to maintain a record of safety, continue to qualify for insurance coverage, and avoid possible lawsuits.