Driving is a dangerous activity for state employees. Driving is a public activity and causes the most citizen complaints. Risk Management receives about one driving complaint each day. Actuaries tell us that vehicle losses are the only part of the state's Self-Insurance Fund that is growing. As a result, vehicle losses will weigh more heavily in developing Risk Charges.
Agencies continue to make strides in improving overall safety and managing costs.
But there are many things we can do to prevent vehicle incidents, limit our losses and improve our image that are not being done. Take a serious look at your program. Explore current practices and assess agency needs. Help employees obey traffic laws by setting up a Vehicle Accident Prevention Program that actively supports a policy of driving safe and legal. It contains pertinent information regarding vehicle loss counter measures.