41 C.F.R. Subpart C—Official Use of Government Motor Vehicles
Title 41 - Public Contracts and Property Management
Official use of a motor vehicle is using a motor vehicle to perform your agency's mission(s), as authorized by your agency. No, you may not use a Government motor vehicle for transportation between your residence and place of employment unless your agency authorizes such use after making the necessary determination under 31 U.S.C. 1344 and subpart 101–6.4 of this title. Your agency must keep a copy of the written authorization within the agency and monitor the use of these motor vehicles. Yes, Government contractors may use Government motor vehicles when authorized under applicable procedures and the following conditions: (a) Motor vehicles are used for official purposes only and solely in the performance of the contract. (b) Motor vehicles cannot be used for transportation between residence and place of employment, unless authorized in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 1344 and subpart 101–6.4 of this title. (c) Contractors must: (1) Establish and enforce suitable penalties against employees who use, or authorize the use of, such motor vehicles for unofficial purposes or for other than in the performance of the contract; and (2) Pay any expenses or cost, without Government reimbursement, for using such motor vehicles other than in the performance of the contract. GSA reports the matter to the head of the agency employing the motor vehicle operator. The employing agency investigates and may, if appropriate, take disciplinary action under 31 U.S.C. 1349 or may report the violation to the Attorney General for prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 641. If an employee willfully uses, or authorizes the use of, a motor vehicle for other than official purposes, the employee is subject to suspension of at least one month or, up to and including, removal by the head of the agency (31 U.S.C. 1349). When a Government-owned or -leased motor vehicle is under your control, you must: (a) Park or store the vehicle in a manner that reasonably protects it from theft or damage. (b) Lock the unattended motor vehicle. (The only exception to this requirement is when fire regulations or other directives prohibit locking motor vehicles in closed buildings or enclosures.) Yes. You must obey all motor vehicle traffic laws of the State and local jurisdiction, except when the duties of your position require otherwise. You are personally responsible if you violate State or local traffic laws. If you are fined or otherwise penalized for an offense you commit while performing your official duties, but which was not required as part of your official duties, payment is your personal responsibility. You must pay parking fees while operating a motor vehicle owned or leased by the Government. However, you can expect to be reimbursed for parking fees incurred while performing official duties. [71 FR 27639, May 12, 2006] If you are fined for a parking violation while operating a motor vehicle owned or leased by the Government, you are responsible for paying the fine and will not be reimbursed. [71 FR 27639, May 12, 2006] Yes, Federal employees in motor vehicles owned or leased by the Government have to use all safety devices including safety belts and follow all appropriate motor vehicle manufacturer safety guidelines. [71 FR 27639, May 12, 2006]
Title 41: Public Contracts and Property Management
PART 102–34—MOTOR VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
Subpart C—Official Use of Government Motor Vehicles
§ 102-34.220 What is official use of a motor vehicle owned or leased by the Government?
§ 102-34.225 May I use a motor vehicle owned or leased by the Government for transportation between my residence and place of employment?
§ 102-34.230 May Government contractors use motor vehicles owned or leased by the Government?
§ 102-34.235 What does GSA do if it learns of unofficial use of a motor vehicle owned or leased by the Government?
§ 102-34.240 How are Federal employees disciplined for misuse of motor vehicles owned or leased by the Government?
§ 102-34.245 How am I responsible for protecting motor vehicles?
§ 102-34.250 Am I bound by State and local traffic laws?
§ 102-34.255 Who pays for parking fees?
§ 102-34.256 Who pays for parking fines?
§ 102-34.260 Do Federal employees in motor vehicles owned or leased by the Government have to use all safety devices and follow all safety guidelines?
