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Unread 24-11-2015, 09:56
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Re: Team Transportation to Non-Events

Keep in mind this will also depend on rules, culture, etc. in your particular area.

I would say that the rule of 3 is good, and that parents should sign some kind of permission slip that specifically says they give permission for their child to be driven by mentors in mentor vehicles. I would also want the team to track who's driving, get a copy of their licenses, and for long trips, keep a master list of who is in what car and how to contact them in case of breakdown or "got lost".

My concern would be for liability. Say I drive some students in my personal vehicle and I get into an accident. Will my insurance question why I was driving students and whether it was for a "business" purpose rather than a "personal" one? I have had this chat with my insurance company before and they told me that as long as it was clear that I was volunteering, they wouldn't see it as a "business" case. You may want to check with yours.

What if the unthinkable happens and parents decide to sue because of my accident? Who is liable? The team? Myself personally? Am I willing to take that risk?

Should the team take down a list of authorized drivers? Should you keep copies of all drivers licenses? What if they drive crappy beater cars that could be unsafe? Will you hold them to stricter driving rules (e.g. Do NOT EVER drive above the speed limit?)

Questions to consider.
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