State (i.e. institution – and System – owned) vehicles may be driven only by University System officers and authorized institution and System personnel and only when acting within the scope of their public duties. Students for whom the State Treasurer has issued an insurance certificate are considered authorized personnel for this purpose. A volunteer may be considered authorized personnel only when he or she is engaged in providing a service to the institution, is not paid by the institution, and is providing the service as part of a formal volunteer program.
Any person driving a State-owned vehicle must have a valid driver’s license, comply with all traffic laws, and obtain approval as required by University of Maryland System, or institution policies and procedures.
Where a car rental is deemed necessary, the institutuion expects the lease of the least expensive care which will accommodate the trip's requirements. Travelers should take advantage of University System, Federal and State Government, and institution discount rates which are available.Travelers should take advantage of University System, Federal and State Government, and institution discount rates which are available.
Travelers should consult institution policies or procedures governing reimbursement of Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) car rental insurance coverage.