OFF-ROAD VEHICLE GUIDELINES
DEFINITION OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
An off-road vehicle is a non-licensed vehicle used for transportation, maintenance and grounds purposes on campus. The following are considered off-road vehicles on campus.
- Cushman
- Kawasaki Mule
- Club Car
- John Deer/Gator
MINIMUM SAFETY ACCESSORIES
The following items are considered minimum safety accessories and must be included on all new off-road vehicle purchases. Where feasible, these safety accessories will be utilized on vehicles already purchased.
- Horn
- Back-up beeper
- Head lights and tail lights
- Flashing light - If vehicle does not have a roof, the light will be mounted on telescoping pole. If the vehicle does have a roof, the light will be mounted on the roof.
- Minimum of one mirror
- Slow moving vehicle sign
- 4” vinyl identifying numbers and department name in contrasting color
- Operators should verify all safety components are in working order prior to using the vehicle
- If an off-road vehicle does not have headlights, tail lights or flashing lights, it cannot be driven at night.
ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE
The department owning the off-road vehicles are responsible for maintenance and repair.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS/RESTRICTIONS
- All operators must have a valid driver’s license.
- An MVR check is required for all drivers.
- All operators who are required to drive an off-road vehicle a part of their job duties must complete the University-sponsored defensive driving course.
- The operators of the off-road vehicles must be familiar with the operating instructions.
- Passengers are not permitted to ride in the cargo area of the vehicle,
- Operators and passengers are subject to all laws pertaining to motor vehicles.
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted on Wick, Rayen or Fifth Avenues except to cross.
- Off-road vehicles are permitted on other campus roads, side streets adjacent to campus and in traffic controlled areas during special events provided caution is used.
- Pedestrians have the right of way (on campus core and on sidewalks).
- Limit driving on the campus core during class changes.
- Approach automatic parking exits with caution. Gates are not designed to detect slow moving vehicles.
FUEL
All fueling must be done at the motor pool.
ACCIDENT PROCEDURES
Accident/Incident Report forms are available from the Department of Environmental Health and Safety website. YSU Police should be contacted in the event of an accident.