Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act and any other relevant legislation of any applicable jurisdiction; cooperate with the employer on any action taken by the employer to comply with the SMVP or any requirement imposed by relevant legislation; assist in the risk management and development of effective driver information and education programs, drivers of government vehicles may be required to authorise the employer to record and obtain from VicRoads or any other appropriate authority regarding all traffic and vehiclerelated offences committed while driving a government vehicle. Information includes the driver’s licence details, status and any loss of driver’s licence points. This information is to be administered in accordance with the provisions of the Information Privacy Act. safely park the vehicle prior to operating: handheld mobile phone, twoway radio; and/or satellite navigation system or other electronic equipment other than where exempt under the Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations; comply with drug and alcohol laws at all and effectively finalise infringement notices. Vehicle efficiencies Fleet operational procedures should include vehicle efficiency strategies and practices that maximise vehicle utilisation and implement fuel efficiency measures. Suggested strategies and practices are outlined below in table 4. Table 4: Vehicle efficiency strategies and practices Strategy Practice Maximising vehicle use Ensure all government vehicles, including vehicles in the Executive Vehicle Scheme (if required), are available in a pooling arrangement for operational use during normal business hours. Consider intradepartmental and interdepartmental pooling of government vehicles where practicable and efficient. Consider use of alternative transport or communication where possible. Use public transport, walking, carpooling and/or teleconferencing. Fuel efficiency measures Vehicle maintenance: ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations; ensure tyres are correctly inflated; and ensure all vehicle levels are correct. Driver behaviour Plan routes in advance. Allow a comfortable amount of time for the journey. Where possible, combine a number of trips into one. Remove any unnecessary weight from the vehicle. Avoid constant braking and acceleration by keeping enough space between the vehicle in front. Accelerate evenly, move into top gear as soon as possible and maintain a steady speed. Reduce travel by 5 kilometres per hour. Do not leave a vehicle idling unnecessarily.
Transport (Dangerous Goods) Act and any other relevant legislation of any applicable jurisdiction; cooperate with the employer on any action taken by the employer to comply with the SMVP or any requirement imposed by relevant legislation; assist in the risk management and development of effective driver information and education programs, drivers of government vehicles may be required to authorise the employer to record and obtain from VicRoads or any other appropriate authority regarding all traffic and vehiclerelated offences committed while driving a government vehicle. Information includes the driver’s licence details, status and any loss of driver’s licence points. This information is to be administered in accordance with the provisions of the Information Privacy Act. safely park the vehicle prior to operating: handheld mobile phone, twoway radio; and/or satellite navigation system or other electronic equipment other than where exempt under the Road Safety (Road Rules) Regulations; comply with drug and alcohol laws at all and effectively finalise infringement notices. Vehicle efficiencies Fleet operational procedures should include vehicle efficiency strategies and practices that maximise vehicle utilisation and implement fuel efficiency measures. Suggested strategies and practices are outlined below in table 4. Table 4: Vehicle efficiency strategies and practices Strategy Practice Maximising vehicle use Ensure all government vehicles, including vehicles in the Executive Vehicle Scheme (if required), are available in a pooling arrangement for operational use during normal business hours. Consider intradepartmental and interdepartmental pooling of government vehicles where practicable and efficient. Consider use of alternative transport or communication where possible. Use public transport, walking, carpooling and/or teleconferencing. Fuel efficiency measures Vehicle maintenance: ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations; ensure tyres are correctly inflated; and ensure all vehicle levels are correct. Driver behaviour Plan routes in advance. Allow a comfortable amount of time for the journey. Where possible, combine a number of trips into one. Remove any unnecessary weight from the vehicle. Avoid constant braking and acceleration by keeping enough space between the vehicle in front. Accelerate evenly, move into top gear as soon as possible and maintain a steady speed. Reduce travel by 5 kilometres per hour. Do not leave a vehicle idling unnecessarily.
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