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Owned Auto Insurance


Coverage

Territory

Canada and the continental United States.

Types of Coverage

  • Insurance for university-owned and licensed motor vehicles and trailers.
  • Liability insurance (damage to the property of others/individuals) as well as collision and theft.
  • University-owned vehicles which carry hazardous goods are covered, if they are carded in accordance with the Transportation of Dangerous Goods legislation and if they are listed as a "Hazardous Good Vehicle" with Risk Management and Insurance.

Deductible (Revised: July 1, 2021)

  • $2500 deductible, for all vehicles.
  • The deductible will be charged back to the department (or trustholder where applicable).

Drivers

  • Employees, students, and volunteers may drive university vehicles with the appropriate license and once they have become approved university drivers.

Passengers

  • Passengers are not usually allowed in university vehicles unless they are employees or others necessary to complete the university business for which the vehicle is being operated.
  • Hitchhikers must not be picked up or carried at any time.

Exclusions

  • Personal property of the driver or occupants.
  • University property located inside or carried outside of the vehicle (see Property Insurance).
  • Normal wear and tear on the vehicle or trailer.
  • Breakage of the front windshield during vandalism.
  • Damage to glass as a result of rocks flying up off the road.
  • Damage to tires unless the loss is part of an accident with another vehicle or object, where the total claim exceeds the deductible.
  • Parking and traffic violations.

*All vehicles that were write-offs from the July 12, 2010 hailstorm, but were retained by the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½, no longer have any insurance coverage for physical damage. The liability coverage continues to apply.

Special Conditions

  • University-owned motor vehicles cannot be driven outside of Canada and the continental United States.
  • Insurance coverage for collision may be void if the driver is found legally impaired.
  • Insurance coverage may be void if open alcohol or illegal drugs are found in the vehicle.
  • Insurance coverage may be void if the vehicle is used for any illicit or prohibited trade or transportation.
  • The individual signing out a vehicle and/or the driver may be held legally responsible for charges and/or litigation resulting from vehicle misuse (which includes, but is not limited to, any of the special conditions listed herein.