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Saudi Aramco 7180 (5/89) G.I. NUMBER

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG.

LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE SAFETY

6.030 ISSUE DATE

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CONTENT: This instruction outlines the administrative procedures, training, and responsibilities for preventing traffic fatalities, injuries, and damage involving Saudi Aramco owned or leased motor vehicles Kingdom-wide, and in the case of private (including golf carts, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.) or contractor vehicles on Saudi Aramco property. It contains information on the following: 1.

REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLES

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REPORTING AND RECORDING MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS

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SAFE DRIVING INCENTIVES

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CITATIONS FOR UNSAFE DRIVING PRACTICES AND ASSIGNMENT OF PENALTY POINTS

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Disciplinary Action for Violations Incurred by Employees in Company Vehicles

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DISCIPLINARY ACTION REGARDING PRIVATE AND CONTRACTOR VEHICLES ON COMPANY PROPERTY

APPENDIX I APPENDIX II

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VEHICLE CONDITION AND DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES PENALTY POINTS

REQUIREMENTS TO OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLES 1.1

Legal Requirements

All drivers shall hold a valid license recognized by the Government, permitting them to legally drive in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Departments should check with the Industrial Security Organization, Driver License, Sticker and Pass Unit, for the current requirements relative to acceptance of non-Saudi Arab Government driver's license, e.g. International Driver's License, driver's license from country of origin.). The owners and operators of all vehicles shall abide by Saudi Aramco and Government traffic rules. 1.2

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Speed Limits for Vehicles 1.2.1

The maximum allowable speed limit for private, contractor, and Company owned or leased vehicles are those posted on highways, roads, and Company facilities.

1.2.2

Certain specialty vehicles or vehicles equipped with special tires, may have lower maximum speed limits as determined by the Transportation Department.

1.2.3

Road and traffic conditions may necessitate speeds lower than those posted. All vehicles shall be driven at lower speeds if necessitated by road, weather and/or traffic conditions.

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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG.

LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE SAFETY

6.030 ISSUE DATE

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Training Requirements 1.3.1

All Saudi Aramco employees and contractor employees required to drive Company vehicles shall satisfactorily complete the Saudi Aramco Driver Improvement Program (DIP) conducted by the Job Skills Training Department (JSTD) or the Central Region/ Western Region Training Department (CR/WRTD).

1.3.2

Saudi Aramco employees who fail the DIP may either be enrolled in the two-week Intensive Driver Training Course (IDTC) provided by the JSTD or the CR/WRTD (see 1.3.3 below) or be re-enrolled in the DIP.

1.3.3

A two-week Intensive Driver Training Course (IDTC) is available to Saudi Aramco employees who require additional training. If they have failed the DIP and, in the opinion of the JSTD or CR/WRTD counselor, they require basic driver training, the counselor shall send a written recommendation to the driver's supervisor that the employee be enrolled in the two-week IDTC. Departments may also request this course for any Saudi Aramco employee whom they feel lacks basic driving skills. The employee's supervisor will schedule the employee for the two-week Intensive Driver Training Course with the JSTD or CR/WRTD. After completing the two-week Intensive Driver Training Course, employees must then satisfactorily complete the DIP as well as meeting all other requirements, which includes the supervisor’s road test, before they are allowed to drive Company vehicles.

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1.3.4

The Driver Improvement Refresher Seminar (DIRS) offered by the JSTD or CR/WRTD should be given to all authorized drivers every three years. However, department heads are free to implement their own policies in this regard, consistent with their departmental accident experience.

1.3.5

Before being permitted the use of Company 4-wheel drive off-road vehicles, the employee, including contractor employees required to drive Company vehicles, shall pass the off-road vehicle driving test conducted by the JSTD or CR/WRTD. For other "specialty" vehicles, e.g. large trucks or heavy equipment, special training may be required by Transportation, Roads & Heavy Equipment and/or Training and Career Development.

1.3.6

Saudi Aramco employees, whether or not they are authorized to drive Company vehicles, are eligible to attend the DIP and then the DIRS at any time with the approval of their supervisor. However, the employees must be legally allowed to drive in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia before they can be enrolled in the DIP or DIRS (refer to 1.1).

Department Responsibilities 1.4.1

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Every DIP or IDTC qualified employee driver candidate shall be given a "Supervisor's Road Test" (SRT) by their supervisor, and the results documented on Saudi Aramco Form 7224, "On Road Driving Evaluation". Employees who pass the SRT may be authorized to drive Company vehicles. Note, it is the department's responsibility to ensure that employees are qualified to operate specific types of vehicles, i.e. clutch vs.

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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG.

LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE SAFETY

6.030 ISSUE DATE

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automatic transmission, light truck, station wagon etc. regardless of the test vehicle used by JSTD or CR/WRTD.

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1.4.2

All departments shall maintain an up-to-date "Authorized Driver List" of departmental employees authorized to operate Company motor vehicles. Saudi Aramco Form 7224 shall be retained in the employee's file as evidence of satisfactory completion of training and testing.

1.4.3

Departments will keep records of all traffic violations, motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), and the corresponding points (refer to Appendix II - Penalty Points) assigned to their employees. Penalty points shall be accumulated during a consecutive twelve month (Gregorian) period and assigned at the highest applicable value per single occurrence (e.g. reckless driving resulting in the destruction of the vehicle is allocated 14 points).

REPORTING AND RECORDING MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS (MVAs) AND ASSIGNMENT OF PENALTY POINTS All motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) involving Saudi Aramco vehicles shall be reported in accordance with the provisions of G.I. 6.029, "Reporting and Recording Motor Vehicle Accidents", using Saudi Aramco Form 1193, "Motor Vehicle Accident Report". Also refer to Appendix II - Penalty Points; I. “Motor Vehicle Accidents” in this general instruction.

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SAFE DRIVING INCENTIVES Departments shall incorporate safe driving incentives within their overall departmental safety program (refer to G.I. 5.007, "Company Safety Incentive Program" for additional details and information on departmental safety program budget requirements).

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CITATIONS FOR UNSAFE DRIVING PRACTICES AND ASSIGNMENT OF PENALTY POINTS Industrial Security is responsible for issuing citations for traffic violations, using Saudi Aramco form SA-2412, “Unsafe Driving Practice Warning”. Security will issue citations to drivers of vehicles when safe to do so. 4.1

Company Owned and Leased Vehicles 4.1.1

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For Company owned or leased motor vehicles, the responsible Industrial Security department shall issue the SA-2412 to the driver of the vehicle. Industrial Security shall then forward the original and one copy of form SA-2412 to the employee's department head. If the driver is not present or cannot be determined, Industrial Security shall determine the organization to which the vehicle is assigned, and send the SA-2412s to the department head of that organization.

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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG.

LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE SAFETY

6.030 ISSUE DATE

11/07/1994 APPROVAL

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4.1.2

Within 48 hours of receipt of Saudi Aramco Form 2412, the department head shall determine who was driving the vehicle, investigate the violation, assign penalty points in accordance with Appendix II, and take other corrective action as appropriate. He shall note this action on the original of the SA-2412 and return it to Industrial Security. A completed copy shall be retained in the employee's departmental file for one year (12 Gregorian calendar months).

4.1.3

If Industrial Security does not receive this information from the department manager, they will recontact the department manager requesting the completed SA-2412. If the department manager fails to respond to this second request within 5 working days of receipt, Industrial Security will contact the department manager’s administrative area head to resolve the matter.

Private and Contractor Vehicles 4.2.1

For traffic violations involving privately owned vehicles of employees, their dependents or visitors, the responsible Industrial Security department shall determine the organization the employee reports to and forward the original and one copy of the SA2412 to the employee's department head. The department head or his designate shall counsel the employee on the traffic violation, write corrective action on the SA-2412, and return the SA-2412 to Industrial Security within 5 working days. Departments shall maintain records of all violations.

4.2.2

For violations involving private vehicles operated by an employee, dependent, or employee’s visitor, the nature of the infraction will be noted, but no points will be assigned. Refer to section 6, for details regarding disciplinary action.

4.2.3

For business visitors and contractors, the responsible Industrial Security department shall determine the department visited or proponent department, and send the form SA2412 to the department head who shall inform the business visitor or contractor that he will be barred from driving on Saudi Aramco property if he becomes a repeat offender.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS INCURRED BY EMPLOYEES IN COMPANY VEHICLES Procedures given in Chapter 10 (Terminations) of the Industrial Relations Manual and the General Internal Rules for the Organization of Work and Workmen shall be followed regarding counseling sessions, written warning notices, and termination involving employees.

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5.1

If the employee accumulates 20 penalty points in a 12 month period he shall receive a first written warning letter (Saudi Aramco Form SA-3247), issued by his department manager.

5.2

For any additional driving infraction or two parking infractions during the six month period following the issuance of a first warning notice, the employee shall receive his second written warning notice (Saudi Aramco Form SA-3247) issued by his department manager, emphasizing the seriousness of the repeated violation of Company rules.

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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG.

LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE SAFETY

6.030 ISSUE DATE

11/07/1994 APPROVAL

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If the employee commits one driving infraction or two parking infractions during the six month period following the issuance of a second warning notice, the employee shall receive a written dismissal warning notice (final warning on Saudi Aramco Form SA-3248) by his department manager, describing his violation(s).

5.4

If the employee commits one driving infraction or two parking infractions during the one year period following the issuance of a dismissal warning notice, his employment shall be terminated.

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A copy of each warning letter, countersigned by the employee, shall be sent to the Personnel Department for addition to the employee's file. Consultation between the employee's department manager and the Personnel Department shall occur if termination of an employee is considered so that correct Company procedures are followed.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION REGARDING PRIVATE AND CONTRACTOR VEHICLES ON COMPANY PROPERTY 6.1

Employees, their dependents, and their visitors can be excluded from driving on Company property if they receive two moving violations in any calendar year. Repeated traffic violations of any type by the employee or his dependent(s) may be referred to the concerned employees' department and the Personnel Department for appropriate corrective or disciplinary action.

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Contractor employees or business visitors receiving two moving violations can be excluded from driving on Company property. Repeated traffic violations by the same contractor company can result in revoking the contractor company's driving privileges on Company property, contract termination, and exclusion from bidding on future contracts.

RECOMMENDED: Manager Loss Prevention Department

CONCURRED: General Manager Industrial Security

CONCURRED Executive Director Safety and Industrial Security

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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG.

LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE SAFETY

6.030 ISSUE DATE

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CONCURRED: Vice President Employee Relations and Training

Concurred: Senior Vice President Industrial Relations

Approved: President And Chief Executive Officer

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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG.

LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE SAFETY

6.030 ISSUE DATE

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APPENDIX I - VEHICLE CONDITION AND DRIVER RESPONSIBILITIES Drivers are responsible for the overall safety of their vehicles and passengers. Drivers should abide by all traffic laws in the Kingdom and ensure that their vehicles are inspected and maintained properly before each trip. A Company publication "Driving in Saudi Arabia", is available from Training and Career Development, Program Development and Evaluation Division, Support Services Unit for additional information on driving in the Kingdom. Drivers must adhere to the following: 1. Each Saudi Aramco vehicle must be taken for service on or before the specified odometer reading or the date shown on the Transportation Department, Vehicle Inspection and PM Service Notice sticker. 2. It is the responsibility of each driver to check his vehicle daily for serviceability of such basic equipment as tires, brakes, lights, fluid levels, glass and mirrors, etc. Deficiencies should be corrected immediately at the nearest repair facility. 3. Each driver of a Saudi Aramco or contractor vehicle must transport people and material in the following manner: (a) Drivers of passenger vehicles (sedans, pick-up trucks, buses, etc.) should never exceed the Saudi Arab Government or Saudi Aramco posted maximum speed limits. Additionally, maximum permissible speed limits for vehicles equipped with special tires (heavy truck, sand, all-terrain, etc.) or other special vehicles (on-the-road and off-the-road) specified by the Transportation Department must be followed.

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(b)

Passengers will be carried only in the passenger compartment of a vehicle. Drivers shall not carry passengers in open vehicles (e.g., in the bed of pickup trucks). Occupants in the front and back seats must wear seat belts. Drivers shall insist that all passengers wear seat belts before starting the vehicle.

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Heavy items (tools, water cans, spare tire, etc.) in any vehicle must be properly secured.

(d)

Materials shall not extend over the sides of a truck; loads extending beyond the front or rear of the vehicle must be marked with a red flag in the daytime and a red light at night.

Tire inflation and condition of Saudi Aramco vehicles: (a)

Tires which have exposed tread wear indicators, breaks or cracks in the casing, or have fabric showing, shall not be used.

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Tires shall be inflated to the correct pressure as specified by the Transportation Department. Tires should be routinely checked for correct inflation pressures during each refueling. ** ADDITION

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SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY (Saudi Aramco) GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISSUING ORG.

LOSS PREVENTION DEPARTMENT

SUBJECT:

TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE SAFETY

ISSUE DATE

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APPENDIX II - PENALTY POINTS Penalty points will be issued to the drivers of vehicles that were involved in the infraction. Penalty point categories are listed below. Penalty points assigned should reflect such factors as whether an MVA or violation involved personal injury, damage to property, or repeated infractions. Penalty Points I.

Motor Vehicle Accidents 1. Preventable MVAs: Vehicle a total loss $1000 or more damage Less than $1000 damage Reckless driving which results in injury Non-preventable or non-recordable MVAs

14 9 4 14 0

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Moving Traffic Violations Reckless driving (combination of moving violations)10 Speeding: Exceeding speed limit by 10 kph or less 10 to 20 kph 21 to 30 kph Over 30 kph Driving on the wrong side of a divided roadway Passing in a "No Passing" zone Failure to obey a traffic signal or stop sign Not using seat belts (drivers or passengers) More than 3 people in front seat Passengers in back of open pickup truck

3 6 8 10 10 6 8 8 5 4

III. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Parking Offenses Parking in an emergency route or emergency vehicle space 4 Parking in a Posted Handicapped Parking area 4 Parking on the wrong side of the street (against the traffic flow) 3 Parking in a posted "No Parking" zone 2 Parking in a posted "Reserved" area 1

2. 3. II. 1. 2.

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