Section R27-3-5 - Personal Use Standards(1) Except as described in this rule, personal use of state vehicles requires statutory authorization.(2) Employees authorized for personal use of vehicles in statute must comply with 26 CFR 1.61-21 and agency policies established according to Section R27-3-9.(3) An employee or representative of the state spending at least one night on approved travel to conduct state business may use a state vehicle in the general vicinity of the overnight lodging for the following approved activities:(a) travel to and from restaurants and stores for meals, breaks, and personal needs;(b) travel to and from grooming, medical, fitness, or laundry facilities; and(c) travel to and from recreational activities, such as to theaters, parks, or to the home of friends or relatives, provided the employee or representative has received prior approval for such travel from their supervisor.Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-6, effective 2/21/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-23, effective 11/25/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-05, effective 2/21/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/28/2024