Insurance coverage for damage to University vehicles is available from the University's self- insurance fund. Employees or students who have custody of a vehicle will not be charged for damages, except in cases where the damage is due to misuse or careless operation. In these cases, the employee or student may be required to reimburse the University for all or part of the damages. It is the responsibility of the department to determine whether misuse or careless operation occurred and to collect reimbursement. If the department fails to report damages within 24 hours of the driver's return or to make the vehicle available for repairs within 45 days, the full cost of repairs may be assessed to the department.
Special rules apply to trailers, boats, farm tractors, and farm equipment.
The University maintains automobile liability insurance coverage for all fleet vehicles and departmentally owned vehicles. It covers claims by third parties for bodily injury and property damage caused by University vehicles. All vehicles must be registered and licensed through Fleet Services in order to qualify for insurance coverage. Fleet Services obtains liability insurance coverage as part of the registration process. Premiums are recharged monthly to the department.