Accident Involving College Vehicles
If there is an accident involving a Bates College Motor Vehicle, the first order of safety is to attend to the injured parties and to take care that all parties are safely out of further harm's way in the the area of the accident. Note: injured parties should be moved only by medical personnel except under the most unusual and crisis-like circumstances to prevent added trauma arising to the victim.
Each driver's packet contains information on accident reporting, as well as an insurance card bearing the name of the College's insurance broker. No driver should operate a Bates College Motor Vehicle for the College unless s/he has the accident report kit and the insurance card in their possession.
Bates College Policy requires that any accident involving Bates College Motor Vehicles, regardless of severity, location, or fault, should be reported immediately to the law enforcement authority within the jurisdiction where the accident occurred and to the Director of Security and Campus Safety at Bates College (207) 786-6254.
Other points for consideration in the event of an accident :
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Make no statement to anyone other than to law enforcement personnel or to the Bates College Director of Security and Campus Safety .
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Make no statement about payment of damages.
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Admit no liability.
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Move the vehicle only when so instructed by police unless your best judgment under the circumstances is that moving the vehicle is the best and safest course of action.
Drivers of College vehicles are responsible for all citations received as a result of an automobile accident, excessive speed and other moving violations.
Driving privileges may be suspended or revoked after an accident with the College Motor Vehicle upon further investigation of all accidents.
BREAKDOWNS:
If a breakdown of a college owned vehicle occurs call Security Dispatch at (207)786-6254, for further assistance. If a breakdown of a college rental vehicle occurs call the rental companies after hour's number provided by the rental company for further assistance. If no one can be reached at the rental after hours number, call Security Dispatch at the above number.
