University Vehicles

University vehicles shall be used only in the conduct of University or State business. This means “only when driven in the performance of, or necessary to, or in the course of, the duties of University employment.’’ No University officer or employee shall use, or permit the use of, any University vehicle other than in the conduct of University or State business.

‘’University employees’’ are defined as those persons who have completed all prerequisites to CSU employment. This includes all CSU faculty, staff, and student assistants and persons on appointed volunteer status (Job Class Code 0050).

Persons who are not “University employees,” are not authorized to drive University vehicles. This includes students (unless appointed as volunteers).
A University vehicle is defined as a motorized device for land transportation owned, leased, or rented by the University, State or any State agency, including and not limited to automobiles, trucks, golf carts, tractors, etc.

CSUB Authorized Drivers

Authorized Drivers must:

  • Be a University employee or registered volunteer
  • Have a valid State drivers license
  • Have and maintain a good and safe driving record
  • Take Defensive Driving Training assigned by Safety and Risk Management

Defensive Driver Training

Defensive Driver Training is a course that is required if driving in the conduct of University or State business . The driver must repeat this training every four years.

  • To access Defensive Driver Fundamentals training for all state employees, email srm@csub.edu.
  • To access Defensive Driver Fundamentals training for all volunteers or non-state employees, complete the DDT online course.
  • Once Training is completed with a passing score of 80% or greater email certificate of completion to srm@csub.edu. Defensive Driver Permit Request Form and the DMV Pull Notice Authorization Form will be emailed.

Powered Cart Safety Training is a course that is required if driving a powered/golf cart on campus. The driver must repeat this training every four years. This training is to be completed only after Defensive Driving Fundamentals has been assigned by SRM and completed.

  • To access Powered Cart Safety training, visit CSU Learn, click on the magnifying glass in the top-right corner, and search Powered Cart Safety Training to self-enroll.

Van Safety Training is a course that is required if driving a van on campus or in the conduct of University or State business . The driver must repeat this training every four years. This training is to be completed only after Defensive Driving Fundamentals has been assigned by SRM and completed.

  • To access Van Safety Training, visit CSU Learn, click on the magnifying glass in the top-right corner, and search CSU Van Safety Training to self-enroll.

Vehicle Accident Reporting

The driver of a University, State-owned, or rental vehicle involved in an accident will record all pertinent information on the Accident Identification Card, Std. Form 269 before leaving the scene of the accident. If another vehicle is involved, the appropriate portion of the Std. Form 269 will be detached and given to the driver of the other vehicle. Blank accident identification cards should be found in the glove compartment of each University or State-owned vehicle, as outlined in Use of University and Private Vehicles Guidelines.

  • Contact University Police at emergency line:  (661) 654-2111 or non-emergency line: (661) 654-2677
  • Notify your immediate supervisor

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Safety and Risk Management

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Raul Navarro

Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

Phone: (661) 654-6320Email: srm@csub.eduOffice: Admin West 101