To reduce the likelihood of accidents and injuries, highlight responsibilities of drivers using Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) fleet vehicles and to promote a safe driving culture within the organisation.
To ensure that staff, contractors, visitors and students who drive NMIT fleet vehicles in the course of their work or study demonstrate safe, efficient driving skills and other good road safety behaviour at all times.
To maintain all NMIT vehicles in a safe, clean and roadworthy condition to ensure the maximum safety of the drivers, occupants and other road users, and reduce any negative impact of NMIT vehicles on the environment – this also applies to private vehicles used for work purposes.