Employees and volunteers using personal vehicles for Council-related activities (excluding commutes to an agreed place of work) must complete a Driver Risk Assessment form. Managers are responsible for ensuring these assessments are reviewed promptly to comply with the Council’s Driving your Personal Vehicle for Work Policy.
Those concerned should not drive for work without an approved risk assessment as it results in non-compliance with Council Policy and employees may be driving without the correct documentation, such as business insurance, MOT, and a valid licence.
Somerset Council is dedicated to assessing and managing driving risks, reducing unnecessary driving, and ensuring compliance with legal prohibitions on mobile phone use while driving.
Top Tips:
- Ask yourself if the journey is absolutely necessary – reduce your milage
- Take the stress out of journey by allowing ample travel time
- Let the organisers know the day before if you’ll likely be late
- Report any incidents via EEC, including near misses
- Arrange an MOT reminder to keep you moving as planned
- Ensure you are insured for the miles you do, including business miles
- Organise regular vehicle maintenance and checks to keep you safe
- Useful Driving your Personal Vehicle for work guide for employees
