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Transportation: Emergency Procedures

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Emergency Procedures

In Case Of An Accident:

1. Call the police: 911
2. Call Transportation Services: 764-2940. They will do all repairs free of charge. They will also tow the vehicle if necessary. Transportation Services are open Monday thru Friday 7 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
3. If the accident occurs after hours or on the weekend, call DPS (Department of Public Safety) 763-1131. They will contact Transportation Services and will decide how to proceed.
4. Do not leave the scene without filling out a police Report (off campus) or reporting to Campus Security (on campus).
5. Fill out an Accident Report, which is located in the vehicle's binder.
6. Give the Accident Report to the Transportation Coordinator.

Damage Incurred While Car Is Parked:

Fill out an Accident Report located in the vehicle's binder and turn it in to the Transportation Coordinator. You will not be held responsible, but a report must be filed for the insurance.

Mechanical breakdown:

1. If the vehicle breaks down and cannot be driven, call Transportation Services: 764-2940.
2. If Transportation Services is not open call DPS (Department of Public Safety) 763-1131.

If you notice any mechanical problems with a vehicle please make a note of it on the Transportation Problem form located in the vehicle's binder and turn it in to the Transportation Coordinator.

Insurance Coverage:

The cars that we lease are covered by a broad university insurance policy, which includes coverage for personal liability, property damage, and collision. Drivers 18 years or older with valid licenses, and authorized by us, may use the vehicles for University-related matters only. Understand that you are covered to drive to and from your service or university-authorized destination only; you are not covered in a convenience store parking lot!

In case of accident, the Accident Report Form must be filled out. Accidents are covered under the University's policy. In the case of an accident without injury to human beings, the University has a $250 deductible for collision, which the Center will cover. The state of Michigan is governed by a no-fault insurance law. In case of accident with human injury, each party's own personal (auto/health) insurance is the primary coverage. If a student has no personal auto coverage, the University's policy will apply. Private vehicles are covered by personal automobile insurance only. Passengers in private vehicles are also covered by the personal auto insurance. University insurance does not cover liability for non-students being transported. The only way you can transport non-University persons is if you are covered for liability as a volunteer under the volunteer insurance of the agency where you are serving.