Chapter 1.30 GOVERNMENT MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION

Notwithstanding any other section of this code, all motor vehicles of any sort, type, or kind, or any trailer, wagon, or motor-drawn vehicle owned, rented or leased by the government of the Tulalip Tribes and operated in the service of the Tulalip Tribes or any governmentally operated enterprise, political subdivision, or endeavor of the Tulalip Tribal government, shall be titled, licensed and registered exclusively by the Tulalip Tribes, pursuant to this section. This chapter shall be considered an exemption under RCW 46.16.020 and 46.16.022. [Ord. 121 § 1, 10-6-2006 (Res. 2006-313); Ord. 121 § 1, 11-1-2002 (Res. 2002-367)].

1.30.020 Title, license and registration required.

All vehicles described in TTC 1.30.010 shall be titled by the Tulalip Tribes and shall display at all times proper Tulalip Tribal numbered license plates and shall carry within the vehicle a proper Tulalip Tribal registration certificate. [Ord. 121 § 2, 10-6-2006 (Res. 2006-313); Ord. 121 § 2, 11-1-2002 (Res. 2002-367)].

1.30.030 Information required.

The Tulalip Tribal government vehicle title and the government registration certificate shall contain the following information:

(1) Name and address of the owner, and if applicable, renter or lessee, of the vehicle; and a statement of the nature and character of the ownership of the vehicles including any encumbrances or liens against the vehicle;

(2) Trade name of the vehicle, model, year, type of body, the motor number or identification number thereof if the vehicle is a motor vehicle, or the serial number thereof, if such vehicle is a trailer or other vehicle;

(3) The power to be used, whether electric, steam, gas or other power;

(4) The weight of such vehicle, which shall be the shipping weight as given by the manufacturer, except that when said vehicle has been substantially modified in size and bulk, a weight slip shall be obtained from a certified weighmaster showing the modified weight and that modified weight shall be reported on the registration certificate;

(5) Any other information that the Tulalip Tribes may require. [Ord. 121 § 3, 10-6-2006 (Res. 2006-313); Ord. 121 § 3, 11-1-2002 (Res. 2002-367)].

1.30.040 Records maintained.

Records on all vehicles titled and licensed pursuant to this chapter including all information required by TTC 1.30.030 shall be maintained as public record at the Tulalip Tribal Office, 6700 Totem Beach Road, Tulalip Indian Reservation, Tulalip, Washington. [Ord. 121 § 4, 10-6-2006 (Res. 2006-313); Ord. 121 § 4, 11-1-2002 (Res. 2002-367)].

1.30.050 Reciprocity – Exemptions.

Motor vehicles properly licensed and registered pursuant to the laws of any nation, Indian tribe or nation, state, foreign country, territory or Federal district shall be required to display a current Tulalip Tribal vehicle license tag while being operated on any road subject to the jurisdiction of the Tulalip Tribes; provided, motor vehicles owned and operated by Tulalip Tribal members, Indians holding trust allotments on the Tulalip Reservation, employees of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Tulalip Tribes, persons having their primary residence on the Tulalip Indian Reservation, and vehicles making deliveries of goods and services to residents of the Tulalip Indian Reservation, and to the Tulalip Tribes, shall not be required to display a Tulalip Tribal license tag when traveling on roads subject to the jurisdiction of the Tulalip Tribes; provided further, that motor vehicles properly licensed and registered pursuant to the laws of any nation, Indian tribe or nation, state, foreign country, territory, or Federal district, which grants to the vehicles owned and operated by the Tulalip Tribal government, and registered and licensed pursuant to this section, the rights and privileges normally accorded to publicly owned and operated motor vehicles or nonresident motor vehicles by the laws of that nation, Indian tribe or nation, state, foreign country, territory, or Federal district, shall not be required to display a Tulalip Tribal vehicle license tag when traveling upon roads subject to the jurisdiction of the Tulalip Tribes. [Ord. 121 § 5, 10-6-2006 (Res. 2006-313); Ord. 121 § 5, 11-1-2002 (Res. 2002-367)].

1.30.060 Fees – Exemptions.

Tulalip Tribal motor vehicle license tags may be obtained from the Tulalip Tax and Licensing Division at the Tulalip Tribal offices. The cost of the license tag shall be $50.00 per year. No fee will be charged for a license tag required to be displayed on motor vehicles owned and operated by Tulalip Tribes. [Ord. 121 § 6, 10-6-2006 (Res. 2006-313); Ord. 121 § 6, 11-1-2002 (Res. 2002-367)].

1.30.070 Penalty.

Failure to obtain the display of a Tribal vehicle license tag when required by this chapter shall be an offense against the Tulalip Tribes and shall be subject to the imposition of a civil penalty of $150.00 for each offense to pay for civil enforcement. [Ord. 121 § 7, 10-6-2006 (Res. 2006-313); Ord. 121 § 7, 11-1-2002 (Res. 2002-367)].

1.30.080 Temporary tags.

Temporary Tribal motor vehicle license tags may be issued for periods of not longer than 30 days. Fees for temporary license tags shall be determined by the Tax and Licensing Division of the Tulalip Tribes. [Ord. 121 § 8, 10-6-2006 (Res. 2006-313); Ord. 121 § 8, 11-1-2002 (Res. 2002-367)].

1.30.090 Display instructions.

Tribal motor vehicle license tags shall be displayed, when required, on the vehicle in the manner required by instructions printed on the tag. [Ord. 121 § 9, 10-6-2006 (Res. 2006-313); Ord. 121 § 9, 11-1-2002 (Res. 2002-367)].

Article II. Motor Vehicle Usage Regulations

1.30.100 Title.

These regulations shall be referred to as the “Motor Vehicle Usage Regulations.” [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.110 Authority.

To establish safe motor vehicle usage regulations pursuant to this chapter for the Tulalip Tribes. These regulations govern the use of motor vehicles at the Tulalip Tribes. These regulations are applicable to Tulalip Tribes departments and agencies, including Quil Ceda Village and any persons authorized to use vehicles belonging to, leased by, or assigned to the Tulalip Tribes. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.120 Definitions.

Unless the content specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in these regulations shall be set forth in this section:

(1) “Accident” means any loss of or damage by or to any government or Tribal vehicle or other vehicle or to person where a government or Tribal vehicle is involved in any way.

(2) “Assigned motor vehicle” means a vehicle assigned to a department or Tribal employee.

(3) “Assigned take home vehicle” means a government or Tribal vehicle which is used by the Tribal employee for Tribal business and to regularly commute to and from employee’s home to work station.

(4) “Commercial motor vehicle” means a wheeled vehicle propelled or towed behind or by a motor of any type having gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds, a vehicle towing that has a total weight of 10,000 pounds or more, a vehicle hauling hazardous material requiring the vehicle to be placarded, a vehicle designed to transport 15 or more people including the driver, and school buses. These vehicles can only be legally operated by someone with a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL).

(5) “Commercial operator” means an employee who operates a commercial vehicle and is required to possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL).

(6) “Driver” means any Tulalip Tribes employee, contractor, consultant, intern, student, teacher, temporary employee, administratively determined emergency worker, and who is required either as a condition of employment or incidentally in support of a primary job function to operate a motor vehicle, or any other person or agency assigned the use of a government or Tribal vehicle.

(7) “Government” means any motor vehicle leased through GSA (Government Services Administration) motor pool and operated by the Tulalip Tribes.

(8) “Motor vehicle” means a wheeled vehicle designed to transport less than 15 people, which does not haul hazardous materials or tow-vehicles, which is propelled by a motor of any type or is designed to be pushed or towed by a vehicle of any type and any other government or Tribal vehicle or equipment propelled by a motor of any type.

(9) “Official duties” mean duties of record documented in the official job description and those otherwise assigned by a manager or supervisor.

(10) “TLD” means TLD insurance coordinator of Tax and Licensing Division of the Tulalip Tribes.

(11) “Temporary assignment” means a vehicle temporarily assigned for a period of less than one month.

(12) “Tribal vehicle” means any motor vehicle owned, leased or operated by the Tulalip Tribes.

(13) Types of Title.

(a) Property acquired through the excess or surplus property acquisition procedures allowed under a P.L. 93-638 contract. Title to excess and surplus property shall vest in Tribes and shall be termed “Tribal restricted title” since the Tribes must place the item into beneficial use in the assigned contract program for at least one year and it is restricted for use only in the assigned contract.

(b) Property may be furnished by the Federal government to the Tribes under a 93-638 program or by virtue of a transfer agreement. Title to government furnished property under 93-638 agreements shall vest in the Tribes upon request by the property technician. Title shall be termed “Tribal reversionary title” since the Federal government may reacquire (title shall revert back to the Federal government) such property if over $5,000 in fair market value upon retrocession or reassumption.

(c) Property may be purchased with 93-638 contract funds. Title to property which is acquired by 93-638 contract funds shall vest with the Tribes upon acquisition. Such property if over $5,000 in fair market value shall revert to the BIA or IHS if the Tribes were to retrocede the program or to have the program reassumed. Thus such title shall be termed “Tribal reversionary title.”

(d) Property may be acquired through grant funds. For property acquired through grant funds, the Tribes shall have a possessionary title or use permit as long as the Tribes has an identifiable need for such property. Such title shall be termed “Tribal Conditional title” since the Federal government must be given the proceeds of disposal if the fair market value is in excess of $5,000 and since the property is subject to the conditions imposed by 2 CFR 200 (the Super Circular).

(e) Property may be acquired with Tribal funds. Title to such property shall vest with the Tribes as a fee simple title. Such title shall be termed “fee simple title.”

(f) Property furnished to the Tribes which the Federal government has elected to retain title or to keep such title in trust by the Federal government. Title to such property shall vest with the Federal government and shall be termed “Federal title.”

(14) Vehicle Records. Property records must be maintained that include a description of the property, a serial number or other identification number, the source of funding for the property (including the FAIN – Federal award identification number), who holds title, the acquisition date, and cost of the property, percentage of Federal participation in the project costs for the Federal award under which the property was acquired, the location, use and condition of the property, and any ultimate disposition data including the date of disposal and sale price of the property.

(15) “Vehicle title, registration, license plates and insurance program” of the Tribes means the program that manages the licensing and insurance of all Tribal government vehicles and which issues all vehicle titles, registrations, license plates and insurance identification cards. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.130 Valid driver’s license.

All authorized drivers must possess and present a valid Washington State driver’s license to the TLD at time of hire for positions that require that employee to drive and give a copy of the license to TLD and indicate which department they will be driving for.

If for any reason a driver has their license cancelled, suspended or revoked, written notice must be given to their manager or supervisor within five days of suspension or revocation of license. The manager or supervisor is then required to withdraw permission from allowing that driver from driving government or Tribal vehicles. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.140 Authorization and use of assigned vehicles.

Motor vehicles may be assigned to a single driver, or retained within a Tribal department for use by several drivers at the department manager’s discretion.

Vehicles that are used by a department for specific duties or purposes and purchased with department funds may be permanently assigned to that department.

Government or Tribal vehicle use by anyone for personal reasons is strictly prohibited. Vehicle use authorized by the department managers shall be limited to Tribal business purposes only, except under the circumstances outlined in TTC 1.30.260. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.150 Take home regulations for vehicles.

Drivers shall not use a government and Tribal motor vehicle for transportation between the driver’s residence and place of employment unless authorized as defined below:

(1) Drivers on official travel, including temporary duty (TDY), may use a government and Tribal vehicle while on authorized travel status for official purposes which include transportation:

(a) Between places of official business;

(b) Between such places and places of temporary lodging when public transportation is unavailable or its use is impractical;

(c) Between either subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section and restaurants, drug stores, barber shops, places of worship, cleaning establishments, and similar places necessary for the sustenance, comfort, or health of the employee to foster the continued efficient performance of government business.

(2) Drivers who are essential for the safe and efficient performance of protective services, or criminal law enforcement duties when designated in writing.

(3) Take home vehicles may be assigned to Tribal law enforcement who are responsible for emergencies which require immediate response to protect life or property and/or cannot use alternative transportation to respond to emergencies.

(4) Employees in the funeral services program are authorized to take a Tribal vehicle(s) home.

(5) Community Activities and Cultural Use. Tribal Department managers may assign and approve vehicle usage for community and cultural events. The driver of a vehicle assigned for use by the community and cultural groups must be a Tribal employee, or authorized driver, and must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.160 Consequences for unauthorized use of vehicles.

Unauthorized use of government or Tribal vehicles is an offense under the Tulalip Tribes Government Employee Handbook. Any violation of these regulations shall be considered an unauthorized use of a government or Tribal vehicle. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.170 Passenger policy.

Passengers must be on official Tribal business, and shall be responsible for any damage they cause to the vehicle and any equipment or materials contained in the vehicle. Drivers are prohibited from picking up hitchhikers. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.180 Use of seat belts.

The driver and passenger(s) riding in any government and Tribal vehicles shall wear seat belts at all times while the vehicle is being operated. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.190 Prohibited usage.

All forms of tobacco and the usage of a cell phone requiring hands while driving a government or Tribal vehicle owned, leased, rented, or otherwise, is prohibited by these regulations. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.200 Traffic violations.

Vehicle parking and moving citations are the responsibility of the driver. Citation fines shall be paid or appealed in a timely manner. Serious or repeated traffic violations may prohibit the driver from further driving a government or Tribal vehicle. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.210 Intoxicants.

Possession or consumption of all controlled substances (under FDA class 1 and class 2) is prohibited when driving or riding in a government or Tribal vehicle. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.220 Driving off-Reservation/Tribal licensing.

Occasionally drivers have been stopped by law enforcement agencies and have been questioned about the legitimacy of Tribally licensed vehicles. These incidents should be reported to the TLD so that complaints can be filed with the law enforcement agency.

All Tribal vehicles are legitimately owned, licensed, and operated by the Tulalip Tribes pursuant to this chapter and by RCW 46.16.020.

The Tulalip Tribes Police Department and/or the TLD can verify that Tribal vehicles are licensed according to Washington State and Tribal laws. A letter issued by the TLD is also available to drivers which can be placed in the glove box of assigned vehicle and can be shown to law enforcement.

The Tulalip Police Department shall be provided on a quarterly basis a list of current Tribal government owned vehicles by the TLD. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.230 Use of government or Tribal vehicles by a person who is not a Tribal employee.

Only persons who are Tribal employees may use or operate a government or Tribal vehicle, except as provided in this section. Tribal employees, who have authorized or permitted persons not Tribal employees to use or operate government or Tribal vehicles when the non-employee has not complied with this provision, shall have made “unauthorized use of Tribal property” as that provision is set out in Tulalip Tribes Government Employee Handbook, a major offense.

Prior to any use or operation of a government or Tribal vehicle by a person who is not a Tribal employee, the Tribal employee supervisor or manager who has responsibility for the vehicle shall provide to the office of the Reservation Attorney copy of the following:

(1) The current, valid Washington State driver’s license of the non-employee driver.

(2) The current, valid certificate of insurance of the non-employee driver showing automobile operator’s insurance meeting the minimum standards of Washington State.

(3) Current criminal background check. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.240 Use of personal owned vehicle in lieu of government or Tribal vehicle.

If a driver chooses to use their own personal vehicle while conducting official Tribal business instead of using any available government or Tribal vehicle, they will not be eligible for any mileage reimbursement.

Employees using a personally owned vehicle on official Tribal business must have and must submit to the Licensing and Insurance and Asset Management proof of valid insurance and driver’s license. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.250 Government and Tribal vehicle logs.

All drivers must utilize the logs in each vehicle and will submit the logs to their department manager monthly.

All department managers must turn in the government or Tribal vehicle logs into Fleet Management. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.260 Insurance coverage.

Any driver acting in good faith within the scope of his or her employment, authorization or duties is covered by the Tribal insurance program while driving a government or Tribal vehicle. (Employees driving their own personal vehicles while on official Tribal duty are advised that their own insurance applies if they are involved in an accident or incident.)

All drivers are subject per Chapter 9.35 TTC, Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

Drivers shall not be permitted to operate a government nor Tribal vehicle, who have within the past three years a DUI or three or more moving violations.

Positions which require a CDL must also comply with DOT regulations regarding license eligibility. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.270 Accidents and incidents.

All accidents and damage in government or Tribal vehicles owned, leased, rented, or otherwise, must be reported immediately to the TLD. All on-duty incidents involving a Tribally owned, rented, or leased vehicle that could result in a violation, citation, charge, arrest, warrant, or civil action must immediately be reported to the that employees’ manager or a non-employee must report any incidents of such to the manager who authorized use of that vehicle.

All incidents involving a government or Tribal vehicle owned, rented, or leased, and the use of controlled substances or intoxicating beverages; or impairment resulting from prescription drugs, illness, or medical condition; or other factors that impair concentration and operation of a vehicle must report this incident to the department manager or supervisor.

Failure of the Tulalip Tribes’ authorized or designated driver to report all damages involving government or Tribal vehicles owned, rented, leased, or otherwise, as soon as possible after the occurrence, but no later than the next business day, may result in a major offense of Tulalip Tribes Government Employee Handbook. Any damage, regardless of cause to government and Tribal vehicles, must be reported to (1) department manager; (2) TLD; and (3) Safety Officer. All accidents and incidents shall be reported to the TLD. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.280 Accident and damage reporting.

A driver involved in an accident, including any damage to a vehicle while the vehicle is moving or not moving, while operating a government or Tribal vehicle owned, rented, leased, or otherwise, must ensure that the following procedures are followed:

Stop and identify himself or herself to other party.

If this is not possible because the other party is not present, or if there is no other party because the accident is damage of any kind to the government or Tribal vehicle, the following steps for reporting the accident/damage shall still be followed, then complete the Tulalip Tribes Accident Report Form:

The Tulalip Tribes Accident Form is attached to these regulations and can be found in the glove compartment of the vehicle. Record the date, time, and location of the accident, names and addresses of occupants of other vehicle(s), description and license numbers of other vehicle(s) involved, the name of the driver’s insurance company and policy number, and the names and addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses. Describe how the accident happened and submit the Accident Report Form immediately to the TLD.

Do not give any statements or discuss who is responsible for the accident with anyone other than the law enforcement authorities. If the accident is serious and/or there are bodily injuries, notify the Tulalip Tribes Police Department, or, if off-Reservation, the appropriate law enforcement agency. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.290 Maintenance of assigned vehicle.

The department manager shall ensure that any vehicle assigned or vehicle in possession of that department shall be taken to the Tulalip Tribes’ Fleet Management for regular scheduled maintenance which shall not exceed every three months. The Fleet Management is responsible for vehicle maintenance of the Tulalip Tribes’ motor vehicle fleet of passenger cars, trucks, and buses. If the car is inoperable or unsafe to drive, the driver must call the Auto Maintenance Manager stating the nature of the problem. The next course of action is to be determined by the Auto Maintenance Manager.

For emergency repair after normal work hours, the driver shall use his or her best judgment to get the vehicle repaired or to get it returned to the Tulalip Tribes assigned location of the vehicle. The driver shall ensure that their department manager is informed of the vehicle problems and need for repairs.

The driver is responsible for keeping the assigned vehicle clean and reporting any vehicle malfunctions to the Fleet Management immediately. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.300 Inventory.

All vehicles and equipment will be inventoried annually and visually inspected for safety and condition. The Tribes shall maintain an accountability of all vehicles and equipment. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.310 Fuel purchase.

All fuel purchases using a fuel card shall be in accordance with the Fuel Card Policies and Procedures. The driver shall ensure that the vehicle is adequately fueled before leaving. The person authorized to drive the vehicle will sign out a gas card from Fleet Management at the time they take the vehicle. They will sign that they received the “Motor Vehicle Usage Regulations” form. Upon return, they will return the gas card to the Fleet Management. The bill will be monitored for any embezzlement or unauthorized use. The person who signed out for the card is responsible for the card.

Action will be taken upon the person who signed out for the card if they lend, allow another employee, family member or other person to use the card. The person is also responsible if they allow another vehicle besides the one they were approved to drive to fuel up on the Tribal gas card.

If it is discovered that there are any discrepancies with the gas card bill, Auto Maintenance will be notified, and they will check to see who used the card for those days. The Tribal Human Resources Department will be notified and disciplinary action will be processed per Tulalip Tribes Government Employee Handbook. It is automatic termination for misuse or dishonest use of the gas cards.

These are all violations of the Tulalip Tribes Government Employee Handbook.

If your card is lost, you have 24 hours to report the card to Fleet Management so they can suspend the card and reissue it. If this in not done we will process as though it was a misuse of Tribal gas card. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.320 New vehicle purchase.

The department manager will submit a completed New Vehicle Title, Registration and License Request Form B of these regulations and to be in compliance with this chapter and attach a copy of the Washington State title (or registration) to the TLD who will then issue a Tulalip Tribal government title, registration, license plates, and insurance identification card, per TTC 1.30.020. This process usually takes three to five days to obtain proper signatures. Once this process is complete, the department manager will be notified immediately by phone call or email so that the driver may pick up the licensing package. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.330 Vehicle change to new department.

The TLD must be notified before a Tribal vehicle is being transferred to a new Tribal department so as to update and issue a new title and registration to reflect which new department the vehicle will be assigned. No government or Tribal vehicle may be transferred to a new department until the title, registration and license plates are turned in to the TLD who will then reissue an updated title, registration, and license plates.

When no longer needed either temporarily or permanently for the original program or project, the equipment may be used in other activities supported by the Federal awarding agency, in the following order of priority after notifying the Fleet Management and Licensing and Insurance:

(1) Activities under a Federal award from the same Federal awarding agency which funded the original program or project; then

(2) Activities under Federal awards from other Federal awarding agencies. This includes consolidated equipment for information technology systems;

(3) Tribally funded programs. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.340 Vehicle disposal.

If a government or Tribal vehicle is deemed inoperable or beyond repair and the Tulalip Tribes opts to dispose of the vehicle, the TLD must be immediately notified. Prior to disposal of vehicle, the Tribal title, registration, and license plates must be turned in to the TLD.

(1) Disposition. When original or replacement equipment acquired under a Federal award is no longer needed for the original project or program or for other activities currently or previously supported by a Federal awarding agency, disposition of the equipment will be made as follows, in accordance with Federal awarding agency disposition instructions:

(a) Items of equipment with a current per unit fair market value of $5,000 or less may be sold, auctioned or otherwise disposed of with no further obligation to the Federal awarding agency. If the equipment is sold, five percent shall be given to the Fleet Management and 95 percent of the proceeds of the sale will be turned back to the original program.

(b) For items of equipment with a current per-unit fair-market value in excess of $5,000 the Tribes will request disposal instructions from the Federal funding agency. If no instructions are received within 120 days, the item may be sold. If the equipment is sold, five percent shall be given to the Fleet Management and 95 percent of the proceeds of the sale will be turned back to the original program. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.350 Selling/auctioning of vehicles.

If the Tulalip Tribes authorizes the sale, auction or transfer of a Tribal vehicle, the Tribal government title, registration and license plates must be turned in to the TLD immediately. A written memo shall document the authority for the vehicle sale, auction, or transfer of ownership. The TLD will make appropriate changes to vehicle records to reflect that the vehicle was sold or auctioned and is no longer in the Tribes’ possession. It is the responsibility of the buyer/bidder to replace and apply for a lost new vehicle title with the applicable licensing agency. [Res. 2015-450].

1.30.360 Preemployment criteria.

If required by the job description, the applicant must possess a valid driver license and must maintain such licensure during employment.

If required on a job description, history of restrictions on a license and/or the driving record will be evaluated on the following scoring system. If the driving abstract and Tulalip or Tribal Court record (of the Tribe in which the applicant is enrolled and/or resides) accumulates five or more points due to violations, it will be deemed ineligible. Any type of interlock restriction will not be allowed.

(1) Major Moving Violations (Within the Last 36 Months) – Six Points Each.

(a) Hit and run; leaving the scene of an accident;

(b) Driving under the influence or alcohol or drugs (includes DWI and DUI);

(d) Any felony, negligent homicide, manslaughter, and/or assaults involving the use of a motor vehicle.

(2) Major Moving Violations (Within the Last 36 Months) – Four Points Each.

(a) Racing;

(b) Reckless, negligent, or careless driving;

(3) Moving Violations (Within the Last 36 Months) – Half Point Each.

(a) Driving without insurance;

(b) Driving without a seatbelt;

(d) Driving without valid vehicle registration.

(4) Accidents (Within the Last 36 Months).

(a) One at fault accident – One point;

(b) Two at fault accidents – Two points each;

(5) CDL Eligibility Requirements. Tulalip Tribes hiring criteria exceeds the DOT-mandated requirements for CDL drivers. Tulalip drivers must:

(a) Be at least 21 years of age;

(b) Have a minimum of nine months’ recent, verifiable CDL experience;

(d) Have no more than one moving violation in the past 12 months;

(e) Have no more than two moving violations; no more than two preventable accidents in the past 36 months;

(f) Have no more than one preventable accident in the past 12 months;

(g) Pass a preemployment DOT drug screen and be entered into our DOT-certified random drug screen program;

(h) Have not failed or refused a DOT drug screen in the past 36 months;

(i) Have no DUI, OWI or DWI convictions in the last seven years; felony convictions may preclude employment. [Res. 2024-434; Res. 2021-317; Res. 2015-450].