Facilities Management
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Fleet Services
Policies and Procedures
Driver Responsibilities
General Guidelines When Involved in an Accident
- Stop as near to the scene as is safely practical; avoid blocking traffic and otherwise minimize danger to others.
- Dial 911 to notify the police and appropriate emergency medical and/or fire/rescue authorities. Request that a police officer respond to the scene and prepare a police report. Cooperate fully with police and emergency authorities.
- Do not admit negligence or fault or offer settlements.
- Provide identification to involved parties.
- Obtain contact information for involved parties and witnesses.
- Protect University of Maryland property.
- Notify the appropriate institutional representative as soon as possible. Accidents involving evacuation by emergency medical personnel must be reported immediately to the Institutional Fleet Coordinator.
- Complete an accident report in accordance with institutional guidelines.
- Institutional Fleet Coordinators should advise claimants/attorneys to contact the Insurance Division of the State of Maryland Treasurer's Office for questions and instructions for filing a formal notice of claim. Each institution may have its own additional reporting requirements.
- Forward all correspondence related to claims to the Insurance Division of the State of Maryland Treasurer's Office. Each institution may have its own additional documentation requirements.