Can my employer ask for copies of my driver’s license and auto insurance in order for me to drive a golf cart on private property?
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Can my employer ask for copies of my driver’s license and auto insurance in order for me to drive a golf cart on private property?
I work as a security guard. The large facility we are under contract to protect is going to purchase a golf cart specifically for use by security while patrolling the facility. My company does not own the facility, or the cart, yet is demanding copies of driver’s license and auto insurance from all guards to use the cart. Is it legal for them to ask for this information? The facility is private property, but there are cul-de-sacs we cut across to access a few buildings. I have checked the state vehicle code and cannot find a license or insurance requirement for golf carts.
Asked on February 3, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It doesn't matter whether the law require license or insurance--your company may still require it. Your company can establish requirements or criteria for doing your job or using company-owned vehicles; that means they can require you to furnish proof or copies of your driver's license and automobile insurance. Just as you could, for example, refuse to lend your car, an ATV, a golf cart, etc. to a friend unless he or she showed you a license and satisifed you as to insurance, so can your company do the same.
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