Announcement: College-owned vehicle certification requirements

Notification was sent in September that recent insurance reviews of Gustavus vehicle programs prompted a change in the training requirements for large passenger vans, mini-vans, and passenger vehicles. A reminder of these changes, please plan ahead to meet certification requirements:

* Effective immediately, large passenger vans (8 and 10 passengers) will require both online training and a one-time behind the wheel assessment to receive authorization to operate these vehicles. Large Passenger Van certification is valid for 2 years.

* Beginning January 1, 2015, Gustavus mini-van operators will be required to complete online training. This Defensive Driver training is valid for four years.

* Beginning September 1, 2015, motor pool passenger car operators will be required to complete online training. This Defensive Driver training is valid for four years.

To register for van and vehicle training, please follow the instructions posted on the vehicle policy webpage (https://gustavus.edu/safety/policies/vehicle.php) on the Campus Safety Website. Please allow at least 2 weeks advance notice for Large Passenger Van certification requirements.

If anyone has questions or seeks additional information about these changes, please contact Dale Plemmons in the Campus Safety Office at 933-7494 or dplemmon@gustavus.edu.