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852.2

Vehicle Operations

 

Handbook M-41, TL-4, 03-01-98
Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through April 5, 2001

  • 85 Accidents
     
    • 851 Accident Report Kit Each vehicle used on official business is furnished with an Accident Report Kit (Supply Item 87H). Check to be sure the envelope is sealed. If not, obtain a sealed replacement from the manager.
       
    • 852 Action to Be Taken at Scene of Accident
       
      • 852.1 Operators involved in accidents, regardless of the cause or the amount of damage, injury or death, shall remain at the scene until they have:

          • a. Obtained aid and assistance for any injured person.

          b. Safeguarded the scene against further accident.

          c. Secured and protected the mail.

          d. Notified postmaster or his designee.

          e. Notified local or State police as required.

          f. Provided other drivers or principal parties to the accident the information required by law, using Form 4585, Postal Driver Accident Information.

          g. Obtained so far as practicable the names and addresses of all principals and witnesses, using Form 4586, Accident Information. Operators shall not make any statements admitting personal or postal liability or criminal negligence or attempt to negotiate an agreement or settlement with anyone.

          h. Recorded the other driver's license or other valid identification and obtained the name and address of the other driver(s) involved.

          i. Complied with local postal instructions.

          j. Used the chalk or crayon (in Accident Report Kit) to mark on the pavement the paths and final locations of each of the vehicles involved.

          k. Completed SF 91, Operator's Report of Motor Vehicle Accident. This report may be prepared at the scene of the accident or immediately thereafter and must be submitted, before going off duty on the day of the accident, to the employee's superior. Accidents, regardless of the amount of damage, injury or deaths caused, must be reported on SF 91, even though the other principals involved state that no claim will be filed for or against the Postal Service or its employees or even if only postal personnel, equipment, vehicles, or property are involved.
           

      • 852.2 If an operator is physically unable to comply with the preceding instruction, the postal official in charge shall see that the required investigations and reports are made.