(1) All seated occupants of state-owned, leased, or rented vehicles and all personal vehicles operated on state business shall properly utilize the seat belts or occupant restraint system provided. Failure to utilize seat belts or occupant restraint system shall be considered improper use of a vehicle and shall subject employees to disciplinary action. If an accident resulting in injury to an employee occurs and the employee is not utilizing the seat belts or occupant restraint system provided, and the failure to use the seat belts or occupant restraint system provided contribute to injuries received worker’s compensation benefits may be reduced under the provisions of Florida Statutes § 440.09(4)
    (2) All state-owned, leased, or rented vehicles and all personal vehicles operated on state business shall at all times be operated in a safe and courteous manner. Failure to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner shall be considered improper use of a vehicle and shall subject employees to disciplinary action.
    (3) All state-owned, leased or rented vehicles and all personal vehicles operated on state business shall operate in compliance with all applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Failure to comply with federal, state, or local laws or ordinances shall be considered improper use of a vehicle and shall subject employees to disciplinary action. All fines and penalties resulting from failure to comply with federal, state or local laws or ordinances are the personal responsibility of the vehicle operator.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 287.16(6). Law Implemented 287.16(6), 440.56(1) FS. History-New 8-2-84, Formerly 13B-3.12, 13B-3.012.