Often for My Employer I drop off parcels at the post Office in my own Car it's fine... FICTION!

Real Case of what can happen if procedures are not followed.

Case 2. A solicitor’s clerk, returning to chambers in his own car, was asked by his employer to take with him a rather heavy legal volume. This was placed on the parcel shelf of the car. During the course of the journey an emergency stop caused the book to hit the clerk on the back of the head and an accident occurred. A successful prosecution, for driving without insurance, followed as the clerk only had SD&P Cover and he was considered to be acting on behalf of his Solicitors Partners at the time of the accident.

Questions?

Did the Legal Eagles have a Duty of Care Policy Structure for; Approved Drivers, Cars, Insurance, Servicing and Regular Inspections?

Did the Clerk have a Duty of Care Handbook explaining his Company Policy on the use of Vehicles on Company Business?

Did the Clerk know he has a Duty of Care to himself his passengers, other road users and pedestrians alike?

FACT - IF YOU ARE ASKED BY ANYBODY TO DRIVE ANYWHERE ON BUSINESS FOR WHATEVER REASON MAKE SURE THAT YOU AND THE VEHICLE ARE PERMITTED