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[JP1985]

Hey all,
I'm trying to work out my expenses, Once total milage has been added up, Do I divide it by the sum we get for a mile to workout roughly how much I'm owed?

Any awnsers would be very much appreciated!!

Cheers

JP

[TallGuy]

The number which goes in the Totals box is the sum of the miles miles in the rows above not the monetary value.

Mileage value = £(total miles x 0.40)

[mastersmithson]

for example

4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.4
=
22
*
0.40
=
£8.80

[JP1985]

cheers

[LosingGrip]

Just a quick question to add on, I'm due to start training in Jan, are we able to claim mileage back for traveling there and back?

[mastersmithson]

Yes

Hold on.

I dont THINK you can claim it for the PIRTs (im not sure) but you CAN claim it for the medical and obviously once you star training in Jan, the trips to and from HQ.

Because they supply lunch you are unable to get the food expense.

[Chewie]

Sounds about right to me. Travelling to the PIRT can't be claimed for, but mileage for the medical & training sessions can be (and also any passengers you have that are also doing their training with you - in other words, you can't claim extra for bringing your dad 'cos he knows the route ), and as mentioned above, food is supplied during training so you can't claim a food allowance.

Edited by ChristmasDee, 08 December 2009 - 06:18 PM.

[LosingGrip]

Thanks

Didn't think that I could get it back for the PIRT...was mainly wondering about the training, as its going to add up to a lot of miles over the weeks.

Would I need to upgrade my insurance to cover Business use? Or if I have got 'Commuting' down, will that be OK?

[Chewie]

Would I need to upgrade my insurance to cover Business use? Or if I have got 'Commuting' down, will that be OK?

As far as I'm concerned, you're travelling to and from your place of work (ie, HQ), but not driving while you're there, so there'd be no need to upgrade your insurance. If you were out doing patrols in your own car (which would never happen for obvious reasons) then it'd be different.

I'm sure someone else will have a different take on the subject, but I wouldn't be sticking you on for no insurance if I stopped you en-route to HQ.

[mastersmithson]

We were told to put it on as we may be required to drive our own vehicle to a different station during our duty. However, they said they would pay for the cost of adding it on to your policy

[Chewie]

We were told to put it on as we may be required to drive our own vehicle to a different station during our duty. However, they said they would pay for the cost of adding it on to your policy

That's good that they've offered to pay the extra... I certainly wouldn't be worrying about it whilst I was training though, there'll be no need for it. Wait until you start & ask one of the trainers, they'll sort you out.

[Derf]

we were told we needed to specify 'commuting' on our policies to cover us to and from duties.

Just a thought... why would you need business use? if you have a ding on your way to a station, it's regarded as a Polac and covered on the force policy.

[mastersmithson]

They gave me a sheet when I was training. After my shift tomorrow (and if I remember) I will photo copy it - here is a small section -

'However, shoud an officer then be tasked to work from another station during that tour of duty and use their vehicle to that station business use will be essential'

[LosingGrip]

we were told we needed to specify 'commuting' on our policies to cover us to and from duties.

Just a thought... why would you need business use? if you have a ding on your way to a station, it's regarded as a Polac and covered on the force policy.

I'm not sure where I heard it, just seem to remember someone saying it on another forum when I was asking about claiming mileage for another job I had...but again it was going to work, not during work hours.

Thanks for the replies

Edited by Kier, 09 December 2009 - 02:53 AM.

[TallGuy]

we were told we needed to specify 'commuting' on our policies to cover us to and from duties.

Just a thought... why would you need business use? if you have a ding on your way to a station, it's regarded as a Polac and covered on the force policy.

I don't know from whom you heard that it is covered by force insurance. Injury to you (accident at work cover) and any 3rd party loss is covered under PolAc rules, but I don't think your vehicle is covered.
As far as I am aware you have two options.
1) Claim from home to home and you need business cover because you are in effect being paid for the duration of that journey, or
2) Claim from entering the station to leaving the station and you just need commuting.

I know a man who knows the definitive answer because he is the insurance manager for DorPol vehicles and will double check with him next time he pops by.

[specialK8]

From what I know, business use is essential for transport between stations whilst on duty and to cover all your equipment if damaged. i.e if you take your stabbie and stuff with you, that would not be covered if damaged in accident without business cover.