30SWI24-302 — Vehicle Accident, Abuse, And Fuel/idling Program

30SWI24-302 governs the Vehicle Accident, Abuse, and Fuel/Idling Program for government motor vehicles at Vandenberg Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: 30SWI24-302
  • Title: VEHICLE ACCIDENT, ABUSE, AND FUEL/IDLING PROGRAM
  • Date: 2021-02-23

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It includes definitions, responsibilities, policies, procedures, repair procedures, and examples for suspected vehicle accidents and abuse cases. It requires organizations to fund applicable repair costs and establishes reporting, liability, and repair timelines.

Applies to: This instruction is applicable to all persons operating government motor vehicles (GMV) or equipment assigned to Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) which are loaded in the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS), and Logistics Information and Mission Support-Enterprise View (LIMS-EV).

Topics covered

  • Vehicle accidents
  • Vehicle abuse
  • Fuel and idling
  • Vehicle repairs
  • Repair cost funding
  • Accident and abuse notifications
  • Financial liability
  • Government motor vehicle incidents

Questions and answers

How long must Vehicle Control Officials maintain accident or abuse repair information?

Vehicle Control Officials (VCOs) will maintain accident or abuse repair information for a period of 6-years or as required for program continuity purposes. (paragraph 2)

Who pays for government motor vehicle accident or abuse repair costs?

All funds expended for GMV accident/abuse repair costs, including contract maintenance cost will be funded by the owning organization, or the using organization responsible for the damage. (paragraph 3)

What happens when responsibility for repair costs cannot be determined?

Where responsibility cannot be determined, the owning organization will be responsible. (paragraph 3)

What must happen when a GMV accident results in a fatality?

When a GMV is involved in an accident with another GMV or Privately Owned Vehicle (POV), resulting in a fatality, LE will be summoned to the scene of the accident. (paragraph 3)

Where must a vehicle involved in an accident, abuse, or incident be taken?

The operator or operator’s organization will bring any GMV/equipment involved in an accident, abuse, or incident to 30 LRS/LGRV.

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