Permissible Driver Summary
The Department of Athletics Team Travel Policy sets forth the types of ground transportation that may be used in Team Travel (which is defined in the policy). The following chart provides a summary of approved drivers for each form of approved ground transportation. The chart is intended to provide a brief summary; please consult the full text of the policy for more details.
| Vehicle Type | Non-Student University Employee | Intercollegiate Student-Athletes | Cheerleaders | Managers | Student Workers | Club Sports Participants | Non-Notre Dame Affiliated Persons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Vehicle | Yes | Yes, within 30 miles of campus | Yes, within 30 miles of campus | Yes, within 30 miles of campus | Yes, within 30 miles of campus | Yes, within 30 miles of campus | Not applicable |
| Dealer Car | Yes, if approved by dealer | No | No | Yes, if approved by dealer | Yes, if approved by dealer | No | No |
| Rental Vehicle | Yes, if authorized by rental company | No | No | Yes, if authorized by rental company | Yes, if authorized by rental company | Yes, if authorized by rental company | No |
| University Owned Vehicle | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Post-Season Courtesy Vehicle | Yes, if approved by provider | No | No | Yes, if approved by provider | Yes, if approved by provider | N/A | Yes, if person is a driver provided by host |
| Athletic Department Sprinter Vans | Yes, if specifically trained and approved to drive | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| 12-Passenger Vans | Yes | No | No | Yes, if approved by rental company | Yes, if approved by rental company | No | No |
| 15-Passenger Vehicles (Van or Mini-bus) | Prohibited | ||||||
| 16-30 Passenger Mini-bus | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, if professional driver with CDL |
| Bus | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, if professional driver with CDL |
| Other | Must be approved in advance | ||||||