Any accident or incident incurred while operating any university State Vehicle or State Fleet Leased Vehicle is required to be reported to Parking and Transportation Services immediately.
Employees’ Responsibility in Accidents in a USC-owned vehicle
The following procedures apply exclusively to USC-owned vehicles. For accidents involving State Fleet leased vehicles, refer to Report a State Fleet Leased Vehicle Accident. Please note that all accidents must be reported to USC Parking and Transportation Services in either case.
All drivers and passengers involved in an accident or incident with a USC-owned vehicle are responsible for following these procedures.
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Check all parties to determine if there are any injuries. |
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Administer any first aid if needed. |
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Contact Police, SC Hwy Patrol is preferred contact, however either city, state, or USCPD can respond. |
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Contact ambulance should injuries require. |
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Take photos of the university vehicle – damaged areas and license plate. |
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Take photos of other vehicle – damaged areas and license plate. |
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Obtain a legible copy of the Police Report (Financial Responsibility form FR-10) from the responding officer. |
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Complete the USC-Owned Vehicle Accident Reporting Forms listed below. Bring the completed form(s) and any relevant documentation to the Parking and Transportation Services office at 411 Huger Street immediately. |
Accident Reporting Forms
After an accident, complete the appropriate reporting form. All accidents must be
reported to USC Parking and Transportation Services, whether the vehicle is USC-owned
or leased from State Fleet.
USC Vehicle Accident - Driver Statement (pdf)
USC Accident Passenger Statement (pdf)
For accidents involving State Fleet leased vehicles, refer to Report a State Fleet Leased Vehicle Accident.
Accident Review Board
The Accident Review Board convenes up to twice a year depending on amount of accidents per year, to review all accidents involving USC vehicles. South Carolina Code of Law 11-11-141 provides that a state employee operator may be assessed up to $200 if found to be “at fault” during a review of an accident after a review of records is conducted by the Accident Review Board.