Girl Scouts of Western Ohio Driver Policy
- All drivers must have a valid state driver’s license and be covered by auto insurance, in compliance with state law.
- Troop/Group leaders should, at a minimum, verify annually that all drivers have a valid driver’s license and a current auto insurance policy. Troop/group leaders are not required to maintain a copy of these documents. Troop/Group leaders should ask drivers to verify that their driving record complies with the guidelines below or to simply decline to be a driver.
- Girl Scouts of Western Ohio’s insurance carrier has provided the following chart to determine whether an individual is eligible to serve as a troop driver. Should a driver’s record fall outside of the acceptable number of accidents or violations, according to the chart below, that individual is required to personally and privately decline any requests to drive for a Girl Scout activity.
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0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
|---|
| 0 |
yes |
yes |
no |
no |
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| 1 |
yes |
yes |
no |
no |
|---|
| 2 |
yes |
no |
no |
no |
|---|
| 3 |
no |
no |
no |
no |
|---|
| 4 |
no |
no |
no |
no |
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Effective October 1, 2012
- All drivers must be registered Girl Scout member as an 01, 02, 03 and complete an application and criminal background check.
- Drivers on trips over 200 miles will be informed that they must submit a copy of their drivers’ license for a driver record check, with the Troop/Group Activity/Trip Notification Form that is turned into your regional Girl Scout Center.
What this means for troops
- While you are collecting registration forms from your girls this fall, it is a great opportunity to collect registration forms from any adults that want to drive as well. That way, you will be ready and compliant with the policy when your trips come around!
- Troops/Groups should plan early to make sure they have enough time for adult drivers to become registered members and complete the volunteer application process.
If in an Accident:
In the event of an accident, leaders:
- Take necessary steps to protect the lives of everyone involved.
- Report the accident.
- Comply with the instructions of the police and any other emergency personnel.
- Do not assume or admit fault. Liability should only be determined after a thorough investigation.
- The owner’s vehicle insurance is the primary applicable insurance payer.
- The minimum state liability insurance coverage must be in effect and evidence of such provided and carried in the vehicle. NOTE: Minimum requirements may not be adequate under all circumstances; each driver should consult his/her insurance company to be sure that the coverage is sufficient for Girl Scout activities.
- Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is not responsible for the physical damage to a personal vehicle.
- In case of injury or death, please refer to policy on Emergency, Serious Injury or Illness, or Death