The Church Transportation and Vehicle Use Policy (POL-TRANSPORT) establishes standards for the safe, responsible use of vehicles and transportation services in connection with ministries, events, activities, and trips sponsored by 1st Free Will Baptist Church of Park Hills.

This policy applies to transportation involving church-owned, rented, borrowed, or personal vehicles used for approved church ministry purposes.

The policy addresses approved driver requirements, vehicle safety, passenger limits, seat belts and child restraints, transportation of minors, trip approval, vehicle maintenance, accident reporting, and prohibited uses of church vehicles.

Policy Code: POL-TRANSPORT

General Board Approved: May 31, 2026

Document Status: Official Church Policy

Important Information #

Only individuals approved under the Church Driver Approval Policy (POL-DRIVER) may provide transportation for church ministry activities.

Drivers are expected to obey applicable traffic laws, maintain safe operating practices, observe passenger limits, and ensure that appropriate safety restraints are used.

Transportation involving children and youth requires additional supervision, appropriate passenger arrangements, and communication with parents or guardians. Permission forms should be obtained for major, off-campus, or out-of-town activities.

Church trips involving transportation must receive appropriate ministry leadership approval and, when applicable, General Board approval.

Accidents, emergencies, or transportation-related safety concerns must be handled according to the church’s established safety and incident reporting procedures.

This policy is part of the church’s Policies & Best Practices Manual and is subject to the church’s Constitution and Bylaws.