19704
Use of Southern DHB + Private Vehicles Policy (District)
This policy outlines the appropriate use of Southern District Health Board (Southern DHB) and private
vehicles by staff.
Policy Applies To
All Southern DHB staff.
Introduction
Taxation laws significantly restrict the tax-deductible use of vehicles
at work. In most cases, the use of private or Southern DHB vehicles
is not deductible unless it can be shown to be clearly work-related.
In addition, insurance claims should demonstrate clear
authorisation for use of Southern DHB vehicles.
Policy Statements
Use of Southern DHB Vehicles
Southern DHB vehicles are available for staff needing transport in
order to carry out assigned duties and responsibilities. They are not
available for private use. Unless specifically asked, you should use
an Southern DHB vehicle in the course of Southern DHB business,
rather than a private vehicle.
Insurance
Only Southern DHB employees are insured while driving unless
prior authorised arrangements have been made.
If you are convicted of a drunk in charge (DIC) offence or use the
vehicle for an unauthorised purpose (e.g. private use), you are not
insured, and will be personally liable for any costs.
Reimbursement
Mileage claims for the use of private vehicles (this does not include
e-scooters) will only be lodged and paid:
To staff on call responding to call-outs when they are requested
to use their private vehicles (this does not include e-scooters).
To staff who are requested to use their own vehicles (this does
not include e-scooters).
in the event that an Southern DHB vehicle is unavailable. Claims
must be authorised by the appropriate manager.
Use of Southern DHB + Private Vehicles Policy (District)
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Southern DHB 19704 Version 3
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ACC Injury Management
As a member of the ACC Accredited Employee Programme,
Claims
Southern DHB
will not be liable or accept any work injury claims as
a result of injuries sustained from the use of e-scooters when
carrying out Southern DHB business.
In rare cases, consultants and other staff attending to Southern
DHB business throughout the region may use their own vehicles
with the prior authorisation of the relevant manager.
This authority may be given only where consultants or other staff
request it, or are able to combine clinic or other Southern DHB
business with private or weekend arrangements and it is to the
overall benefit of the Southern DHB that an Southern DHB vehicle is
not
used.
In all cases, the rate of reimbursement will be set by the Finance
Department.
Associated Documents:
Motor Vehicle Running Sheet (District) (26432)
General Notes
Scope of Practice: Ensure you are fully qualified to perform the role specified in any document.
Deviations: If you need to deviate from any procedure, policy, or guideline, make notes and follow up.
Caution - Printed Copies: Printed copies of this document cannot be relied on after the date at the bottom of the page. Check issue date and
version number against the electronic version on MIDAS to ensure that they are current.
Disclaimer: This document meets the Southern District Health Board's specific requirements. The Southern DHB makes no representations as to
its suitability for use by others, and accepts no responsibility for the consequences of such use.
Document Data for 19704 V3
Use of Southern DHB + Private Vehicles Policy (District)
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Southern DHB 19704 Version 3
Master Copy is Electronic
Released: 26/01/2016