208 – Travel Safety
- Always maintain high situational awareness.
- Do not walk alone at night unless absolutely necessary.
- Use well-lighted streets and pathways.
- Park as close to your destination as possible in a well-lighted area.
- When leaving your vehicle, lock all doors and lock valuables in the trunk or out of sight.
- Motorcycles are prohibited for company travel purposes.
- Personnel operating vehicles shall have a valid driver's license.
- If your vehicle becomes disabled, pull well off to the side of the road, turn on your emergency flashers, and raise the hood (the universal sign of distress). If you have a cell phone, call, and request assistance. Stay in the vehicle with the doors locked. Wait for police or a tow truck.
- Do not accept a ride from a stranger, and do not start out on foot. Do not pick up hitchhikers.
- If a vehicle incident occurs, report it to your supervisor.
- When checking into a hotel, familiarize yourself with the safety and emergency procedures for that establishment. Look for the escape routes before an emergency occurs.
- Traveling by foot for business purposes on a public road where there is no defined sidewalk or crosswalk is prohibited except during emergency situations.