Microsoft Word - HS Summary Ireland 2018

drinks may exceed the limits set in law or if the individual feels  that their driving may be impaired in any way by previous  alcoholic drinks.   Not take any drugs, prescription or otherwise, which may  impair the ability to drive during any period of the journey    So far as is reasonably practicable Lockton recommends not to  use the mobile phone at all when driving on company business.  If a phone must be used whilst driving then it can only be used  with the appropriate hands free kit in accordance with the  manufacturers and installers instructions and still remaining  used in compliance with the Highway Code. Any calls made or  received on mobile phones not using a hands free kit must be  completed with the vehicle stationary and properly parked.   Drive in a manner to mitigate the effect of fatigue on the  individual   Whilst using their car on company business it is required that  all associates have their own car insurance and maintain it for  the whole of the period of the journey. Whilst the choice  between fully comprehensive and various types of “third party  only” policies remains with the driver it is required that the  policy is endorsed with cover for business use by the associate.   The commencement of the journey and/or the subsequent  submission of a claim for expenses shall constitute, by its  submission, acknowledgement of this requirement and  compliance with this condition. 

Eyesight  The highway code requires that all drivers have vision that meets  certain requirements, If you suspect that your vision is not able to  meet the requirement then Lockton will pay for your eye test, but  not any glasses 

Motoring offences, speeding, parking fines, fixed penalty notices

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