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• It is safe to do so, and you have already provided your name and address as well as the
name and address of the vehicle’s owner, registration and insurance details.

IMPORTANT

If the vehicle cannot be driven arrangements must be made for its removal. All valuables should be
secured before leaving the vehicle unattended.
Breakdowns

In the event of a breakdown do not try to repair the vehicle. Contact the Company immediately for
further instruction.

1. Ensure nothing is done to endanger yourself or others
2. Make sure you and other passengers wear the hi-vis vests
3. Move passengers to the safest location – on motorways or other busy roads passengers should
be taken onto the embankment as far away from the traffic as possible
4. Move the vehicle off the carriageway (onto the hard shoulder on a motorway) and switch off the
engine
5. Switch on the vehicle’s hazard warning lights
6. Phone the emergency services or breakdown service as appropriate. Make sure to give accurate
location details. If on a Motorway use the emergency SOS telephone to call for help – this will
accurately inform the Gardaí of your location

The company vehicle remains the property of the Company at all times. The company reserves the
right to change the vehicle without notice. The company reserves the right to commandeer the vehicle
in exceptional circumstances as deemed necessary by a Senior Manager.
You are required to maintain a high standard of cleanliness of the vehicle, both inside and outside.

• Windscreens/rear windows should be free from clutter to aid efficient demisting of
windscreen and optimal view of the road.
• Dashboard and cab area should be kept clean and free of loose items.
• If eating in the vehicle, leftovers, wrappers and containers should be disposed of immediately
in a suitable manner. NEVER EAT AND DRIVE AT THE SAME TIME.

Further information and guidance on best practice regarding driving a vehicle for work can be found
at www.drivingforwork.ie/

In addition, the Company will issue instructions for driving company vehicles and update you of any
legislative changes.

6.4.9 Vehicle Tracking Devices and Dash Cams
The Company reserve the right to install vehicle tracking devices and/or on-board incident capture
devices (dash cams) on all Company vehicles.

The primary use of such systems is to assist in the protection and safety of persons and property, the
prevention or detection of criminal offences, the defence of legal claims and, for driver training and
instruction.

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