Slow Moving Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions
Slow Moving Vehicle Regulations
How do I purchase a SMV?
Contact Fleet Services at
979.845.5846 or
fleet@tamu.edu to inquire about purchasing SMVs.
All SMVs are required to meet certain criteria in order to operate on campus.
Regardless of method of acquisition, departments must register the SMV with Transportation Services once it is received.
Does our Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) require university branding?
All vehicles that operate in an official capacity at Texas A&M University require approved branding.
Contact Fleet Services at
979.845.5846 or
fleet@tamu.edu
to inquire about state requirements for branding and for procedures on applying university markings to SMVs.
SMV Branding
Does our Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) require insurance?
Yes, all vehicles that operate on Texas A&M University property are required to carry liability insurance under the TAMUS Auto Plan.
Additionally, your department has the option of securing additional insurance to cover damages to the SMV itself.
Please contact the TAMU Office of Risk & Compliance Advisory Services at insurance@tamu.edu for information.
How do I register a cart I currently own?
If your SMV doesn’t already have one, contact Fleet Services at
979.845.5846 or
fleet@tamu.edu
to obtain a 4 digit Texas A&M University vehicle number.
At this time they can also do an inspection to make sure your cart meets the minimum requirements.
Then ask your Departmental Parking Representative (DPR) to register your cart via the DPR website using the 4 digit number. No additional permit is required.
Who do I call to retrofit a cart I currently own with the required safety equipment?
Fleet Services or any reputable golf cart service center can retrofit your cart with the SMV safety equipment required by the University SAP.
SMV Safety Checklist
I am renting a cart for temporary use on campus. Do I need to register the cart?
Yes, make sure the cart you rent meets the requirements of the SAP.
Have your Departmental Parking Representative register your cart via the online DPR website using the serial number.
After registered, contact Transportation Services located at
Polo Rd. Building, Suite 350 to receive a temporary permit.
All vehicles that operate on Texas A&M University property are required to carry liability insurance under the TAMUS Auto Plan.
Additionally, your department has the option of securing additional insurance to cover damages to the rented equipment.
Please contact the TAMU Office of Risk & Compliance Advisory Services at insurance@tamu.edu for information.
Can I get a hands-free device for my cart to access the gates on campus?
Yes, as part of the SMV registration process you can request gate access.
Once your SMV is registered, access will be granted, and a hands-free device will be issued and attached to your cart.
Can anyone drive a cart on campus?
SMV can only be operated on TAMU property for official university business. TAMU-owned or leased SMVs should only be operated by TAMU employees.
Departments must contact the TAMU Office of Risk & Compliance Advisory Services prior to permitting any non-employees to operate a TAMU-owned or leased SMV.
Vendors needing to operate a SMV in order to provide services must have an active contract on file with the Office of Contract Administration
that addresses liability for their employees’ actions and SMV insurance and must only permit authorized users to operate the SMV.
Online training must be completed by all drivers.
Required Training
