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Rules & Regulations |
“To encourage commuters who work in target areas in Kitsap County to use alternatives to driving to work alone by offering a ‘smart option’ for personal errands” Insurance: Drivers must have their own auto insurance coverage. If the driver has an accident and is at fault, the drivers’ insurance coverage is primary and the liability insurance coverage provided by Kitsap Transit is excess or secondary. Kitsap Transit's liability insurance coverage limits are as follows: (1) bodily injury - $300,000 and (2) property damage - $100,000. A drivers bodily injury is not covered under Kitsap Transit's policy. Driving
Record:
Drivers with the following items on their driving records will not
be eligible to participate in SCOOT: Within the
last seven years, prospective drivers shall not have:
Suspension/revocation
for reckless driving, hit and run, leaving accident scene, failure to
appear, DUI, negligent ,or vehicle-related felony. Within
a three-year period, prospective eligible drivers shall have: •
No more than one minor, non-cited
accident and one minor moving violation •
No more than two minor, non-cited
accidents and no moving violations •
No major moving violations •
No major cited accidents •
A driver’s license without any
probationary status imposed (indicated with an * on the front of the
license) •
No convictions for a seatbelt violation For
existing SCOOT drivers, eligibility shall be terminated if (within a
three- year period) you have: •
More than one minor, non-cited accident
and one minor moving violation •
Two minor moving violations •
Any major moving violation •
Any major preventable accident, cited or
non-cited •
More than two minor accidents •
A drivers license in probationary status
(indicated with an * on their license) •
A conviction for a seatbelt violation •
Multiple complaints (based on severity,
frequency, and validity) SCOOT
reserves the right to suspend or terminate a driver for any reason. Definitions: 1. “Minor
Accident” shall be defined as involving less than $2,500 in total damage
and no bodily injury. 2. Major
accident shall be defined as involving more than $2,500 in damage and/or
bodily injury. 3.
“Cite,” means an accident in which the driver was given a traffic
citation for a violation of a law or regulation in connection with any
accident. 4.
“Verifiable” means that the SCOOT staff is provided with copies of
documents, which establish damages, facts, and legal outcomes. 5. “Major
Moving Violations” shall be defined as those in which an accident
resulted in a DUI (alcohol/drugs), careless, reckless, negligent, felony,
or leaving the scene (hit and run) convictions occurred; suspensions or
revocations took place; or speed greater than 10 mph over limit;
passing/center line violations; failure to stop; failure to yield; or
speeding in a school zone, following too close, driving too fast for
conditions, and disobeying construction road signs. 6. “Minor
Moving Violations” are listed as any violation less significant than
those referenced as major violations. Orientation:
All members must attend a SCOOT Car Orientation. All members will need to
sign an agreement and provide a copy of a valid Orientation
shall include: •
Rules and regulations •
Reservations •
SCOOT car utilizations •
Car breakdown/accident procedures •
Late procedures Deposit
for Key card: Kitsap
Transit will issue you a key card at no charge. There will be a $20.00
charge to your credit card for each key card replacement. Emergency
Repairs: You
must call 360-876-7433 for approval of
an emergency repair. Fueling:
Kitsap
Transit provides the fuel for the car. Please let us know if the fuel
level drops below half a tank. Scheduling:
Go to http://www.kitsaptransit.org
and click on SCOOT. SCOOT usage is
limited from 6:00am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday (except holidays). To
schedule a car during the peak hours of 11:00 am through 2:00 pm, Monday
thru Friday, reservations must be made no more than five days in advance.
Reservations for the car during peak hours are limited to a maximum of
three times per week. Same day reservations are on a first come first
served basis. For non-peak hours, vehicles may be reserved up to 30 days
in advance. Late
fees: If
the car is returned late,
you will be responsible for the taxi
fare for the person(s) booked after you. You will also be charged $10.00
for returning the car up to five minutes late, $25.00 for being 10 minutes
late, and an
additional $5.00 for each minute over 10
minutes. All fees will
be charged to your credit card. Two late
car returns will result in the forfeiture of your SCOOT membership. Absent
car at the time of your reservation: Please
call 360-876-7433. Kitsap Transit will arrange a taxi ride for you. Tickets/Towing:
It is your responsibility as the driver to pay any parking or impound fees
incurred while the car is reserved under your name. If Kitsap Transit is
notified of an expense that occurred during the time that the car was
reserved under your name, that charge will be billed to your credit card. Children
riding in the car: As
prescribed by law, children are required to ride in
the back seat and
in a certified child/booster seat. You
are responsible for providing and installing the child/booster seat. Valid
Driver's License:
You must have a valid Washington State Driver's
License. Changing
trips: If
you have reserved a vehicle and need to change all or part of your trip,
please go to http://www.kitsaptransit.org
and click on SCOOT,
or call 360-876-7433 at least 24 hours
in advance.
If less than 24 hours notice is given,
Kitsap Transit will charge a $5.00 fee to your credit card. Cancellations:
If you
have reserved a vehicle and need to cancel all or part of your trip,
please go to http://www.kitsaptransit.org
and click on SCOOT or call 360-876-7433
at least 24 hours in advance. If less than 24 hours notice is given,
Kitsap Transit will charge a $5.00 fee to your credit card. Suspension
and Termination: Kitsap
Transit reserves the right to suspend or terminate your SCOOT membership
at any time. Availability:
Kitsap Transit will make every
effort to ensure the vehicle you reserved is there for you. Kitsap Transit
shall not be held liable for any missed appointments. Cleanliness:
SCOOT cars
are to remain clean. Cars must be cleared of trash at the end of each
trip. Leaving trash in a car may result in a cleaning charge and/or
termination of your SCOOT membership. Please report to SCOOT any car that
you find in less than satisfactory condition. Returns:
The car
must be returned on time and clean. The car must be parked in a SCOOT
designated parking space. Failure to do so may result in the termination
your SCOOT membership. Disruption
of service: Kitsap
Transit is not responsible for any unplanned disruption of service. Vehicle
inspection: Pre-trip
inspections are required before driving the car. It is your responsibility
to make sure there is no damage to the car. If you notice damage, please
mark it on your pre-trip inspection card
and call Kitsap Transit at 360-876-7433.
You must drop your card in the pre-trip inspection box before you start
your trip. Without a pre trip inspection, you may be held liable for any
damage to the car. The inspection box is emptied daily. Travel
Boundaries: Cars
are not to leave Kitsap
Bad
weather: In
the case of ice and snow, we reserve the right to cancel the use of the
cars. Attachments
to vehicles: Nothing
shall be attached to the vehicle. Emergency
Drivers: If
the life or safety of the driver is in danger, you may allow another
licensed driver to operate the vehicle. Accidents:
All
accidents must be reported to Kitsap Transit at 360-876-7433 and to 911
immediately. There is an accident kit in the car. Please follow the
instructions in the kit. Usage:
Cars are
to be used for personal use only within Smoking:
There is NO
SMOKING allowed in SCOOT cars. Drivers
shall follow all |
| Updated: March 04, 2008 Phone: (360) 876-7433 or 1-800-501-RIDE |
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