Original Date:10/21/2008 * Last Revision Effective: 6/24/2026
Policy Contact: Vice President, Administrative Services
Policy
Bellevue College ensures that college vehicles used for business purposes are operated safely and within Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, federal, state, and college rules and regulations. The driver safety program is administered by Public Safety.
All college drivers must hold a valid driver’s license, complete required releases and forms, and successfully complete the driver safety program before operating college vehicles used for college business, as outlined in 6230P Driver Safety Program. Additional training and other requirements for use of specialty vehicles and multi-passenger vehicles are also addressed in 6230P Driver Safety (Procedures). Driving authorization may be denied or revoked at the discretion of the Vice President of Administrative Services, the Director of Public Safety, or designee, for any reason, including but not limited to current or prior violations of applicable Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, federal, state, or college rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
Bellevue College Public Safety Director, or their designee will:
- provide driver safety training, including required training for 15-passenger vans and multi-passenger minivans or SUVs.
- maintain records confirming completion of training, required forms, and valid driver’s licenses.
- deny or revoke driving authorization, in communication with the Vice President of Administrative Services.
Bellevue College Department Managers
- Department managers are responsible for ensuring that all employees who are authorized to operate college vehicles used for college business or serve as designated drivers with passengers have completed the driver safety program and any required additional training.
Relevant Laws and Other Resources
- Bellevue College Procedure #6230P Driver Safety Program
- 6200 Parking and Traffic
- RCW 43.19.560-43.19.648 DES Motor Vehicle Transportation
- RCW 43.01.250 – Electric Vehicles
Revision History
Original 10/21/2008
Revision 5/21/2009; 9/17/2012; 5/13/2015; 6/24/2026
Approved By
Board of Trustees
Last Updated June 29, 2026