Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act and any other relevant legislation of any applicable jurisdiction; cooperate with the employer on any action taken by the employer to comply with the SMVP or any requirement imposed by relevant legislation; assist in the risk management and development of effective driver information and education programs, drivers of government vehicles may be required to authorise the employer to record and obtain from VicRoads or any other appropriate authority regarding all traffic and vehiclerelated offences committed while driving a government vehicle. Information includes the driver’s licence details, status and any loss of driver’s licence points. This information is to be administered in accordance with the provisions of the Information Privacy Act. safely park the vehicle prior to operating: handheld mobile phone, twoway radio; and/or satellite navigation system or other electronic equipment other than where exempt under the Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations; comply with drug and alcohol laws at all and effectively finalise infringement notices. Vehicle efficiencies Fleet operational procedures should include vehicle efficiency strategies and practices that maximise vehicle utilisation and implement fuel efficiency measures. Suggested strategies and practices are outlined below in table 4. Table 4: Vehicle efficiency strategies and practices Strategy Practice Maximising vehicle use Ensure all government vehicles, including vehicles in the Executive Vehicle Scheme (if required), are available in a pooling arrangement for operational use during normal business hours. Consider intradepartmental and interdepartmental pooling of government vehicles where practicable and efficient. Consider use of alternative transport or communication where possible. Use public transport, walking, carpooling and/or teleconferencing. Fuel efficiency measures Vehicle maintenance: ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations; ensure tyres are correctly inflated; and ensure all vehicle levels are correct. Driver behaviour Plan routes in advance. Allow a comfortable amount of time for the journey. Where possible, combine a number of trips into one. Remove any unnecessary weight from the vehicle. Avoid constant braking and acceleration by keeping enough space between the vehicle in front. Accelerate evenly, move into top gear as soon as possible and maintain a steady speed. Reduce travel by 5 kilometres per hour. Do not leave a vehicle idling unnecessarily.
government programs. The exemption is where executives use vehicles in the Executive Motor Vehicle Scheme. Pooling of government vehicles Executive Motor Vehicle Scheme vehicles are to be made available in a pooling arrangement for operational use during normal business hours. The exception is any vehicle exempted in writing by the applicable departmental Secretary, agency chief executive officer or authorised delegate. Toll costs Toll are not considered part of the operating cost of a motor vehicle included in executive employment remuneration packages. Toll costs (including annual fees and tariffs) are the personal responsibility of executive employees. Key links to Safe Work Related Driving, a handbook for workplaces: Executive Motor Vehicle Scheme Handbook: Vehicle selection support: Government State Purchase Contracts: Victorian Government Purchasing Board: www.procurement.vic.gov.au Vehicle disposal Disposal criteria General policy Vehicles are to be sold in a timely and efficient manner, giving due consideration to prevailing market forces, except where exemptions have been granted by VicFleet all government vehicles must be disposed of: when they reach 60 000 km; or three years from the date of initial delivery, whichever occurs first. Methods of disposal The disposal of vehicles must be consistent with the provisions of the VGPB policies and processes. All vehicles financed under the government’s vehicle Finance Lease Facility will be disposed of by VicFleet by public auction or other methods consistent with the Financial Management Act. Contracts are in place to facilitate this process. Refer to the VicFleet website. Disposal of vehicles owned by departments Vehicles that are owned by departments may be disposed of by the following methods as generally consistent with the Financial Management Act: Public auction: Vehicles may be disposed of by public auction to the highest bidder; and