R27-3-12. Daily Motor Pool Sedans, Four Wheel Drive Sport Utility Vehicle (4x4 SUV), Cargo Van, Multi-Passenger Van and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Lease Criteria

  (1) The standard state vehicle is a compact sedan, and shall be the vehicle type most commonly used when conducting state business.

  (2) Requests for vehicles other than a compact sedan may be honored in instances where the agency and/or driver is able to identify a specific need in accordance with R27-4-4(4).

  (a) Requests for a four wheel drive sport utility vehicle (4x4 SUV) may be granted with written approval from an employee's supervisor.

  (b) Requests for a seven-passenger van may be granted in the event that the driver is going to be transporting more than three (3) authorized passengers.

  (c) Requests for full-size passenger vans may be granted in the event that the driver is going to be transporting more than (6) six authorized passengers. Under no circumstances shall the total number of occupants exceed the maximum number of passengers recommended by the Division of Risk Management.

  (3) Cargo vans shall be used to transport cargo only. Passengers shall not be transported in cargo area of said vehicles.

  (4) Non-traditional (alternative) fuel shall be the primary fuel used when driving a bi-fuel or dual- fuel state vehicle. Drivers shall, when practicable, use an alternative fuel when driving a bi-fuel or dual-fuel state vehicle.