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Perform a safety inspection before each trip: Make sure that the pin securing the ball mount to the receiver is intact, the hitch coupler is secured, spring bar hinges are tight with the safety clips in place (load equalizer or weight distributing hitches), safety chains are properly attached, and the electrical plug is properly installed. Check for rust on the hitch components.  Once a year, remove and check the ball mount which can rust within the receiver.  If any component shows evidence of perforation, take it to repair facility before using. 

Know your weight limits

University faculty and staff are subject to a variety of conflict of interest laws, regulations, and requirements depending on their official duties for the University and external financial relationships.  This website provides general information, references, and resources to assist you in meeting your personal obligations to comply with conflict of interest requirements as they related to procurement activities; it is not intended as legal advice and should not be construed as such.  Any questions regarding interpretation and application of laws and regulations should be directed to the

Auto Incident/Accident Claim

How to Report an Auto Incident/Accident Claim

(State Owned, Rented or Leased Vehicles)

Automobile accidents should be reported directly and immediately to:

When an incident occurs, follow the instructions on the card provided in your glove compartment.  This form should be shared with Property & Liability Risk Management.

For drivers who transport passengers in owned or Rented/Leased vehicles on behalf of the University of Virginia.

Property & Risk Management provides information on event planning in this presentation.

This form must remain on file for each authorized operator of motorized utility vehicles.

This form outlines the terms of service and consent for authorized volunteers. 

See this workbook for instructions in reporting and submitting a claim.

Complete this form to report any non-auto related incident resulting in potential bodily injury or property damage, loss or theft.  

The Enterprise Risk Management framework is a process of identifying, assessing, and managing risks, after an initial step of setting organizational objectives. 

  Each year's ERM cycle begins with major objectives set by executive leaders and progresses through an intentional process of mitigating risks to the achievement of those objectives.