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An online reporting system is available for citizens to log their observations of the driving behavior of state government employees operating state vehicles. Over the following months, bumpers stickers will be affixed to every state vehicle managed by the Department of Administrative Services that asks “Am I Driving Safely?” and includes the Internet link FLEET.CT.GOV for an online reporting form. The stickers will not appear on vehicles used for investigative and undercover work. “Connecticut citizens as well as visitors to our state have every reason to expect cautious and courteous driving by state employees,” Governor Rell said. “They have every right to let us know if anyone in a state vehicle is not obeying the rules of the road. This is really another way to ensure that state government is responsive to the citizens it serves.” Developed by DAS, the program offers more systematic way of acquiring and responding to citizen reports and is a reminder to drivers of state fleet vehicles that the public pays attention to how they drive. The online form has a user-friendly format that accommodates comments, complaints and criticism. “The most frequent complaints received about fleet vehicles are that the driver was going too fast or that the driver appeared to be talking on their cell phone,” said DAS Fleet Director Frank Sanzo. DAS manages about 4,230 vehicles. The agencies with the largest fleets are: · 833 – Department of Children and Families · 453 – Department of Correction · 406 – Department of Developmental Services · 270 – Department of Environmental Protection · 190 – Department of Transportation In a letter to all state agency heads, Governor Rell said DAS Fleet Operations will contact them regarding any comments received on a vehicle assigned to their agency. “I expect full compliance with DAS on this reporting system,” Governor Rell wrote. “It is important that each state agency takes every report seriously, investigates the incident thoroughly and replies in a prompt, professional manner.” © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Fairfield County artists win awards in prestigious art show - Sep 19, 2008 - 1:17 AM Shays supports comprehensive energy policy - Sep 15, 2008 - 5:16 PM Fairfield County SAFE KIDS to offer free Child Safety Seat Check - Sep 11, 2008 - 11:52 AM Teddy’s Transportation System, Inc. launches T-Green™ - Sep 9, 2008 - 2:14 PM CityCenter Danbury hosts two-day festival - Sep 5, 2008 - 7:22 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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