A State vehicle is defined as a vehicle that is self-propelled and is owned, leased, or rented by the University, the state, or any state agency. The campus maintains state vehicles to provide transportation for University employees in the performance of their duties in the most effective, efficient, and safest way possible. The vehicles are to be used when cost savings can be realized.
Public transportation is to be used in lieu of state vehicles when savings are thus effected.
State vehicles shall be used only in the conduct of University or state business. No University employee shall use, or permit the use of, any state vehicle other than in the conduct of University or state business. Only University employees may drive state vehicles. All State-owned vehicles are highly visible due to their exempt license plates and identifying decals. As a result, the public files complaints about their perceived misuse.