rules for taking van home

[seaside]

At our office we have been told we can take the van home with us, what are the rules for this.

[doorstepped]

if I remember correctly, a DIM has to assess where you are going to be parking the van and it has to be off road ( ie: Drive, Garage etc. )

[dave72]

It doesn't have to be off road. Mine is parked on the street

[bogstandard]

it called the overnight retention of powered vehicles policy.
Good luck.

second thoughts don't read it ask someone on here what they think and go with that if ther're telling you what you wan to hear

[seaside]

it called the overnight retention of powered vehicles policy.
Good luck.

second thoughts don't read it ask someone on here what they think and go with that if ther're telling you what you wan to hear

Where can I find the Overnight retention of powered vehicles policy to read it.

[Claudiasdad]

The union tell you not to do it , and if you do don't be caught nipping to asda in it

[Bahia Feliz]

I take my van home,had to sign forms agreeing to t&c's like not using it for anything else etc.

[POSTMAN]

it called the overnight retention of powered vehicles policy.
Good luck.

second thoughts don't read it ask someone on here what they think and go with that if ther're telling you what you wan to hear

Where can I find the Overnight retention of powered vehicles policy to read it.

http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... =6&t=28616

[Lounge Lizard]

The union tell you not to do it , and if you do don't be caught nipping to asda in it

The union hasn't told me not to.
Just abide by the common sense conditions you agree to, like not nipping to ASDA, and you can save a small fortune in petrol and wear and tear of your own car.

[Surreypostie]

As a provider of the USO we have certain allowances when it comes to parking our vans while carrying out our duties. If people take a van home and get a parking ticket who is liable? Reason I ask, I see vans parked in streets which require a residents parking permit. They get left there overnight, while the restrictions are still in force, some streets in this area are residents only until 10.30 and the wardens are still out then. They are parked there sunday's again, residents parking restrictions in force in many of the streets. I think the drivers believe they can leave the vans there and nothing will happen. I think it is only a matter of time till one gets a ticket for basically doing Royal Mail a favour.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

As a provider of the USO we have certain allowances when it comes to parking our vans while carrying out our duties.

Actually any liveried vehicle carrying out Postal services is exempt - with agreement of the local authority.


Fr Northern Ireland it says http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/exemptions-t ... strictions

Vehicles being used for the purpose of postal deliveries are exempt from certain restrictions. These vehicles should be liveried, but may include companies other than Royal Mail for example. DHL, Parcelforce, and the like.

As the vehicles won't actually be carrying out any Delivery or Collection work, even with the local council giving dispensation, then the driver authorised to retain the van will be liable for any tickets if they fall foul of local parking restrictions.

4. Always observe any local parking restrictions in force near your home

16. I agree not to leave a vehicle or powered equipment in a position where it contravenes any parking restrictions, is an obstruction or inconvenience to others or is illegal

18. If a residents' parking scheme is in operation, it is the responsibility of the individual to make the necessary arrangements with the Local Council for permission to park at the location and to pay the required fee. This fee will not be reimbursed by Royal Mail.

[mrbungle]

We've been told that we can take vans home. I showed interest but was told by our DOM that it "has" to be off road? Yet I know that people from other offices who live in our town have vans at home parked on the street. Someone is telling porkies.

[Lounge Lizard]

We've been told that we can take vans home. I showed interest but was told by our DOM that it "has" to be off road? Yet I know that people from other offices who live in our town have vans at home parked on the street. Someone is telling porkies.

Probably depends on the shortage of parking space at the Delivery Office as to whether off the road is added into the agreement for signing or not.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

We've been told that we can take vans home. I showed interest but was told by our DOM that it "has" to be off road? Yet I know that people from other offices who live in our town have vans at home parked on the street. Someone is telling porkies.

No both are right. The manager has to do a check on the parking location, and the manager is the one that gives permission. That means in this case no-one is telling porkies, just that one is applying the regulations in a different way to another. Indeed there may be valid reasons for the difference, such as the amount of on site parking at the offices, the number of volunteers etc etc.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

We've been told that we can take vans home. I showed interest but was told by our DOM that it "has" to be off road? Yet I know that people from other offices who live in our town have vans at home parked on the street. Someone is telling porkies.

No both are right. The manager has to do a check on the parking location, and the manager is the one that gives permission. That means in this case no-one is telling porkies, just that one is applying the regulations in a different way to another. Indeed there may be valid reasons for the difference, such as the amount of on site parking at the offices, the number of volunteers etc etc.

The catch all quote in this case is this bit:

1. The Manager must ensure that any case where retention is permitted is in the best interest of Royal Mail

thats their get out clause, pure and simple.