The issue in this grievance is whether non-moving violations are contemplated as driving offenses which would preclude issuance of an SF-46 (Government Driver's Permit). The union contends that traffic violations such as "driving with expired license tags" are non-moving offenses which should not preclude issuance of an SF-46. The union referred to a August 11, 1980 letter from the Regional Counsel, Western Region, concerning the exclusion of citations received for registration or licensing violations or for vehicle equipment deficiencies, some of which could constitute a traffic offense if the deficiency rendered the driving hazardous. That definition of an unsatisfactory driving record pertained to Section 214.432 of Methods Handbook, Series M-52. It is the position of the Postal Service that non-moving traffic violations such as the ones cited in this case (no license in possession; expired license plates) constitute disqualifying violations which would preclude the issuance or upgrade of an SF-46 in accordance with the Table of Disqualifications shown in Exhibit A of Management Instruction EL-830-83-11 effective October 28, 1983. That publication obsoletes Sections 214 and 216 of Handbook M-52. In the absence of any contractual violation, this grievance is denied.
Document Type: USPS Position Letter
APWU National Grievance Number: H4C5FC2940
Craft: Clerk