Premier & Cabinet

Type:
Department of Premier and Cabinet Circular
Identifier:
C2005-30
Status:
Archived

C2005-30 Amendment to Motor Vehicle Policy

Detailed Outline

Circular 2004-47 advised agencies that the Motor Vehicle Policy for NSW Government Agencies had been amended to remove V8 powered vehicles (with the exception of emergency vehicles) from Government contract. The purpose of this Circular is to clarify the definition of emergency vehicle and to provide further advice regarding exceptions to the policy.

An emergency vehicle is defined as:

(a) a vehicle used by an ambulance service, a fire fighting service or a police service; and

(b) is visibly marked on its exterior for that use; and

(c) is fitted with:

(i) a flashing warning light; and
(ii) a horn, bell or alarm that can give audible warning of the approach or position of the car by making sounds with different amplitude, tones or frequencies on a regular time cycle; and
(iii) its primary purpose is for use as an emergency vehicle.

Exemptions to this policy are as follows:

(a) NSW Police where a vehicle is dedicated to VIP or Diplomatic protection, highway patrol, and/or may be involved with Counter Terrorist operations;

(b) NSW Premier's Department in circumstances identified by the Director-General, having regard to roles and responsibilities, and factors of time, distance and safety; and

(c) Any specific operational requirement that may be justified from time-to-time.

The General Manager, StateFleet, will be the approving authority for this justification. Any decision to grant an exemption under this provision will only be made following provision of an approved business case signed by the relevant agency Chief Executive.

The Motor Vehicle Policy, which is available on the Premier's Department Website  (in our publications section under travel), has been amended to reflect these changes.


C Gellatly
Director-General

Overview

Compliance

Not Mandatory

AR Details

Date Issued
Jun 13, 2014
Review Date
Jun 13, 2024
Replaces
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