934AWI24-302 — Vehicle Accident/abuse & Idling Policy/procedures

934AWI24-302 governs vehicle accident, abuse, and idling policies and procedures for Air Force government motor vehicles.

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  • Publication number: 934AWI24-302
  • Title: VEHICLE ACCIDENT/ABUSE & IDLING POLICY/PROCEDURES
  • Date: 2023-07-12

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It defines accidents, abuse, fair wear and tear, and incidents, and establishes reimbursement responsibilities for damage repairs. It requires accident reporting and documentation, sets abuse case procedures, and identifies idling exceptions for operational and environmental conditions.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and civilian personnel assigned, attached, on temporary duty (TDY), or on contract operating a government motor vehicle.

Topics covered

  • Vehicle accident reporting
  • Accident documentation
  • Vehicle abuse determinations
  • Abuse case packages
  • Repair cost reimbursement
  • Government motor vehicle idling
  • Extreme weather idling
  • Idling policy exemptions

Questions and answers

What must an operator do immediately after a vehicle accident?

Immediately after a vehicle or vehicular equipment accident, the using organization’s operator will report damages to Security Forces or the civil authorities prior to moving the vehicle or vehicular equipment. (paragraph 2)

What accident report must the operator complete at the scene?

At the time and scene of an alleged accident, the using organization’s operator will accomplish a Standard Form (SF) 91, Motor Vehicle Accident Report, and provide the original form to their organization’s VCO. (paragraph 2)

When must GMV accidents be reported to Vehicle Management?

All GMV accidents, regardless of sustained damages, must be reported to Vehicle Management within one duty day, or the accident will be considered an abuse. (paragraph 2)

When is vehicle damage processed as an abuse case?

Upon determination by the VFM/VMS or designated representative that a vehicle or vehicular equipment has sustained damage caused by willful or negligent acts of improper operation or care, then an abuse case will be processed. (paragraph 2)

How soon must the abuse memorandum or SF 91 be delivered?

A memorandum/SF 91 will be requested by Vehicle Management from the responsible owning/responsible organization, identifying the details of the abuse damage, to be delivered within two duty days of the vehicle or vehicular equipment being turned into Vehicle Management facility and deemed an abuse case. (paragraph 2)

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