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Inspection of the exterior of the vehicle for unusual scratches or marks made by tools; <br />signs of tampering; unusually clean or dirty compartments; or items attached using <br />magnets or duct tape <br />Following established policy governing suspicious packages, devices, or substances to <br />determine if an unattended item or an unknown substance found during inspection is <br />potentially dangerous <br />Immediately notifying a supervisor in the case of a potentially suspicious packages(s) or <br />evidence of tampering. Do not start or move the vehicle or use electronic means of <br />communication. <br />Periodically throughout the driver's shift, the above inspections are conducted. <br />Mechanic's Vehicle Checklist <br />Cabarrus County Transportation Service mechanics or contracted mechanics make the following <br />security checks before releasing a vehicle for revenue service: <br />• Ensures that required safety equipment is on vehicle <br />• Inspects the interior of the vehicle for unknown objects or tampering <br />• Inspects the interior lights to make sure they are operational and have not been tampered <br />with <br />• Inspects under the vehicle for items taped or attached to the frame <br />• Inspects the exterior of the vehicle for unusual scratches or marks made by tools; signs of <br />tampering; unusually clean or dirty compartments; or items attached using magnets or <br />ducttape <br />• Inspects the gas cap for signs of tampering or unusual items <br />• Inspects the engine compartment and other areas to detect foreign objects or false <br />compartments in the air filter area or the cold oil filter. Also look for additional wires <br />running to or from the battery compartment, and take note of unusually clean components <br />and devices <br />• Inspects the fuel and air tanks to detect inconsistent and missing connections <br />Note: If the mechanic finds an unattended item or an unknown substance while conducting <br />the inspection, the policy on suspicious packages, devices, or substances to determine <br />whether the package is potentially dangerous is followed, and a supervisor is immediately <br />notified. <br />3.2h. - VEHICLE MAINTENANCE <br />Cabarrus County Transportation Service provides proper maintenance of vehicles and equipment <br />critical to the continued safe operation of the transit system. Unsafe vehicles present unnecessary <br />hazards to the driver, passengers and other vehicles on the road. Basic vehicle maintenance <br />practices regularly address safety-related vehicle equipment to ensure that no unsafe vehicles are <br />dispatched for service. Safety-related vehicle equipment includes: <br />. Service brakes and parking brake <br />Attachment number 5 \n <br />F-5 Page 336 <br />