scope:

This standard sets forth practices for the safe operation of motor vehicles owned or operated by organizations, including:

• Definitions

• Management, leadership and administration

• Operational environment

• Driver considerations

• Vehicle considerations

• Incident reporting and analysis

These practices are designed for use by those having the responsibility for the administration and operation of motor vehicles as a part of organizational operations.

Purpose and Application. The purpose of this standard is to provide organizations with a document for the development of policies, procedures and management processes to control risks associated with the operation of motor vehicles. It is not intended to be a mandate for its use; it has been developed to assist organizations in defining and developing an effective safety and risk management program for managing motor vehicle operations. This standard applies to licensed motor vehicles designed to be operated primarily on public roads.

This standard applies to the operation of organization-owned or leased vehicles, whether the vehicle is being driven on organizational business or for personal use; and the operation of rental or driver-owned vehicles for organizational purposes. It applies to persons working on behalf of the organization whose job performance requires the use of a motor vehicle.

Exceptions. This standard is not applicable to unlicensed equipment or offroad recreational vehicles.

Interpretations. Requests for interpretations of this standard shall be in writing and addressed to the Secretariat of this standard.