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SAFE DRIVER PLAN

EMPLOYMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have applied for / I am employed in a position with the School District of Palm Beach County, which requires
that I drive District-owned/operated vehicles.

I have read and understand the Safe Driver Plan. If I have questions, I will address them to my immediate
supervisor, the Transportation Department or Office of Employee and Labor Relations and their designee(s).

I understand that the Department of Transportation Safety, Training, & Compliance Area will review my
Driver’s License records periodically.

I understand that all accidents/crashes/violations (traffic citation) in my assigned District-owned vehicle must
be reported immediately to my Supervisor. A written report must be completed and provided to my
Supervisor the same day the incident occurred or no later than the next business day. Written reports for
incidents occurring after normal duty hours will be completed at the start of the next regular duty day. I
will be provided a copy of the written report for my records.

I understand that I must wear a seatbelt at all times while operation of any District vehicle.

I understand if I am in a privately owned vehicle and receive a violation (traffic citation or ticket); I must report
it within 48 hours using the “Self-Reporting Form (PBSD Form #1722). Citations for DUI or an offense
involving the use of or operation of a vehicle under the influence or while using alcohol or other prescribed
substances or possession of a controlled substance must be reported by the end of the next working day
(personal or District vehicle). I understand my driving duties will be suspended immediately and I may not
resume driving unless fully exonerated of all charges to the satisfaction of the School District of Palm Beach
County.

I understand on October 1, 2013, a No Texting law was passed in the state of Florida. This law applies to
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ALL District Employees who operate a School District of Palm Beach County owned or eased vehicle.

I understand that the use of Wireless Communications Devices (WCDs) such as: cell phones (including direct
connect/push to talk), tape recorders, headphones, ear pieces/Bluetooth, laptop, etc. is prohibited while
operating a School District of Palm Beach County vehicle. A personal cell phone may be used to call 911 in
case of emergency.

My signature acknowledges review and receipt of the Safe Driver Plan and I am aware of the expiration
date of my Driver’s License. Renewals can be done up to 12 months prior to the expiration date. Operating
any District motor vehicle for any reason with an invalid Driver’s License is a violation of the Safe Driver Plan
and may result in termination of my driving privileges and/or from my driving position.

Name Printed:
Driver’s License #:
Date of Expiration:

Signature: Date:
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