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DRIVING ON CAMPUS BUSINESS
Information for Employees and Contractors
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Rules, Policies, Laws | Use of University and Private Vehicle Guide |
Liability Insurance
The State of California has been self-insured for its motor vehicle liability risks under the State Motor Vehicle Liability Self-Insurance Program (VELSIP) since 1977. The Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM) administers this formal self-insurance program that duplicates most functions of automobile insurance companies.
Personal liability insurance is primary coverage when an accident occurs affecting a private vehicle during official state business. The SMVIA will provide coverage only after the private carrier’s policy limits are exhausted by payment.
Rental vehicles rented from one of the approved state contract rental car companies are covered for up to $500,000 in liability insurance. After that, the SMVIA insurance pool provides coverage. Student Travel Insurance
AVÀÇ students are covered for accidents and related medical care while traveling to or from or participating in (excluding athletics) mandatory or sponsored university activity. Personal insurance is considered primary. (See Risk Management - Insurance - Student Travel Accident Insurance
Vehicle Accidents
Vehicle accidents during university business and involving university vehicles must be reported.
- Obtain a police report number if a report is completed.
- Report any accident immediately to Risk Management (510) 885-2743.
- Complete/sign/submit the Vehicle Accident forms ( and )
- Immediately report bodily injury or property damage to the CA Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM) at (916) 322-0459. Weekend voicemail messages can be left at (916) 322- 8967.
- Inform your supervisor for them to complete/sign/submit Supervisor's State Driver Accident Review Form
Medical Injuries
State Employees involved in vehicle accidents on state business who sustain bodily injuries may receive medical attention from the AVÀÇ’s designated Workers’ Compensation provider or their pre-designated physician or health care provider. Immediately contact the campus Worker’s Compensation Program at (510) 885-7668 for information and a claim form, if needed.
Registered volunteers and certain interns may be eligible for workers’ compensation and should contact the coordinator identified above.
All other parties involved in a state vehicle car accident may receive treatment or medical attention at the nearest or preferred hospital or clinic. Liability Claims may then be filed with the Victim Compensation Board for reasonable and documented medical expenses related to the accident.
The Motor Vehicle Liability Self-Insurance Program does not provide coverage for uninsured motorists.