4.5 Authorized Vehicle Use

State vehicles are authorized only for use in the performance of essential travel duties related to the completion of state business. Following are examples of authorized use:

• Travel between the place where the vehicle is dispatched and the place where the official state business is performed.
• When on official travel status between the place of state business and the place of temporary lodging.
• When on official travel status and not within reasonable walking distance between either of the above places and to obtain:
  • meals
  • medical assistance, including drug store
  • supplies/materials needed for the completion of state business
• Transport of other officers, employees, or guests of the state when they are on official state business.
• Transport of consultants, contractors, or commercial firm representatives when such transport is official state business. (Independent contractors must provide his/her own insurance even though he/she is an authorized passenger in state vehicles)
• Transport of materials, supplies, parcels, luggage, or other items belonging to or serving the interests of the state.
• Transport of any person or item in an emergency.
• Travel between the place of dispatch or place of performance of state business and a personal residence, when specifically authorized by the proper authority and approved through the DOAS MV-1 process. Out of state travel if part of their official duties, is subject to the same limitations.