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C. All slow moving equipment operated in public right-of-ways shall be equipped with proper
flashing lights, proper signage (slow moving vehicle) and other devices required by the Georgia
Vehicle Code.
D. Load Security
1. Supplies transported in motor vehicles shall be secured in such a manner that they will not be
dislodged or fall out or forward during transit or sudden stops.
2. Drawers in moveable trucks shall always be secured before the truck is driven.
3. Ensure load capacity is not exceeded.
E. Drugs or any medication which might affect the ability to drive are not to be taken before
operating vehicles. Drugs, illness, or extreme fatigue may affect ability to judge distances, speed,
and driving conditions. Employees must notify their supervisor of medications prior to operating
equipment/vehicles.
F. All persons who drive or ride in Augusta, Georgia vehicles will, in all cases, wear the installed
seat belts. The number of seat belts available will establish the maximum passengers of the
vehicle. Passengers will not be authorized to ride in the "bed" of pick-up trucks, dump trucks or
other utility type vehicles.
G. Not more than three (3) persons, including the driver, shall be permitted to ride in the front seat
of any vehicle. Persons shall not be transported in any vehicle unless safe and secure seating is
provided for each such person and a seat belt is available for all passengers.
H. Parking vehicle
1. Except when working conditions require otherwise, parked vehicles must have motor stopped,
emergency brake set, put gear in park, and keys removed.
2. If on a downgrade, front wheels to be turned toward the curb. If on an upgrade, front wheels
to be turned away from the curb. Brakes set and transmission left in "park" before driver's
seat is vacated.
3. Vehicles will not be parked on the wrong side of the street facing traffic except in case of
emergency.
4. Before leaving the curb, it is essential to see that no cars are approaching from either direction,
and signals are to be used.
I. When backing up a vehicle, it is necessary to see that the way is clear. The driver should get out
of the vehicle when necessary and inspect the area to be backed into slowly. Horn is to be sounded
while backing. If there is another employee along, he will get out and direct the backing. Drivers
of dump trucks or heavy construction equipment will, if the vehicle has been parked, prior to
backing, actually go to the rear of their vehicle to ensure the area to the immediate rear is clear
prior to backing the vehicle.
J. The vehicle is never to be left unattended with the motor running (excluding emergency type
vehicle). Drivers will not go further than 10 feet from any point of the vehicle while running.
When parked and unattended, the vehicle will be locked.
K. Drivers must be particularly alert while driving near children. Children must be kept from playing
in or around Augusta, Georgia owned vehicles. While working areas such as schools, parks,
playgrounds, swimming pools, or community centers, drivers will be especially watchful for
children and will drive carefully and slowly at all times.
L. Driver must stay within posted speed limits and slow down when conditions warrant.
1. Vehicles pulling trailers will not exceed 25 miles per hour in residential areas, nor 45 miles
per hour in non-residential or open roads, unless the posted speed is less, in which case the
posted speed will be adhered to.
2. Vehicles requiring drivers to have CDL licenses to operate the vehicles will not exceed 30
miles per hour in residential areas, nor 45 miles per hour in non-residential or open roads,
unless the posted speed is less, in which case the posted speed will be adhered to.
M. THE RIGHT-OF-WAY IS NOT TO BE ASSUMED. The driver who has the last chance to avoid
an accident may be the driver in the legal right. DON'T BE PUSHY - YIELD OR STOP.
N. The distance behind other vehicles is to be maintained so as to avoid tailgating and every effort

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