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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- Replaced By
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Contacts
- Contact
- Contact us
- Phone
- 02 9228 5555
- Publishing Entity
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Issuing Entity
- Department of Premier and Cabinet