R27-3-5. Personal Use Standards

  (1) Personal use of state vehicles is not allowed without the direct authorization of the Legislature.

  (2) An employee or representative of the state spending at least one night on approved travel to conduct state business, may use a state vehicle in the general vicinity of the overnight lodging for the following approved activities:

  (a) Travel to and from restaurants and stores for meals, breaks and personal needs;

  (b) Travel to and from grooming, medical, fitness or laundry facilities; and

  (c) Travel to and from recreational activities, such as to theaters, parks, or to the home of friends or relatives, provided the employee or representative has received prior approval for such travel from his or her supervisor.

  (d) Pursuant to the provisions of R27-7-1 et seq., the unauthorized personal use of a state vehicle may result in the suspension or revocation of state driving privileges.