The Chief Constable may authorise an officer who in his opinion that it is essential or desirable to have a motor vehicle at his disposal at all times to use his own motor vehicle for the purposes of duties performed by him and will pay the officer a motor vehicle allowance.
A policy of motor insurance approved by the police authority is required before the vehicle can be used for police business.
(With effect from 1 April 2004)
Essential User Rate
The essential user’s rate will comprise:
| |
451-999cc | 999cc 1000-1199cc | 1200-1450cc |
| Essential Users | |||
| Lump sum per annum | 702 | 792 | 1,023 |
| Per mile - first 8,500 miles | 31.4 | 33.8p | 42.4p |
| Per mile - after 8,500 miles | 12.1p | 12.0p | 14.3p |
| Petrol element per mile | 8.306p | 8.306p | 9.272p |
The casual user’s rate will be calculated in relation to authorised mileage and the cylinder capacity of the vehicle as shown in the table below:
| |
451-999cc | 999cc 1000-1199cc | 1200-1450cc |
| Casual Users | |||
| Per mile - first 8,500 miles | 39.7 | 43.1p | 54.4p |
| Per mile - after 8,500 miles | 12.1p | 12.0p | 14.3p |
| Petrol element per mile | 8.306p | 8.306p | 9.272p |