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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY Headquarters, US Army Combined Arms Support Command and Fort LeeFort Lee, Virginia 23801-600015 July 2009
Fort Lee Police
MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION
History. This regulation was last published 1 July 2006. This printing publishes changes made since that date.
Summary. This is a revised regulation. It establishes procedures and guidelines for the operation of privately owned vehicles, registration, and various traffic requirements on the installation.
Applicability. This regulation applies to active military; family members; DA civilian employees; assigned or attached to activities, units and tenant agencies at Fort Lee, and/or visitors to the installation.
Supplementation. The proponent for this regulation is the Provost Marshal, US Army Garrison Fort Lee. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028, Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank Forms, to: Directorate of Emergency Services, Office of the Provost Marshal, 1900 Mahone Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1706.
Interim Changes. Interim changes to this regulation are not official unless they are authenticated by the Directorate of Human Resources. Users will destroy interim changes on their expiration dates unless sooner superseded or rescinded.FOR THE COMMANDER:
MICHAEL G. MORROWColonel, LGGarrison Commander
OFFICIAL:
EDWARD H. EISNERDirector, Human Resources
* This regulation supersedes CASCOM&FL Reg 190-5, 1 July 2006.1
Table of Contents
Title Page
Chapter 1 OVERVIEWPurpose 6References 6Abbreviations and Terms 6Punitive Action 6 Virginia Traffic Laws 6Types of Citations Issued 6Authorized to Issue Citations 7
Chapter 2 CORRECTABLE OFFENSESCorrectable Offenses 7
Chapter 3 SPEED LIMITSSpeed Limits 7Speed Limits by Vehicle Category 8Reckless Driving 8
Chapter 4OPERATIONS OF MILITARY VEHICLES DURING SUSPENSION OF DRIVER’S LICENSE OR INSTALLATION DRIVING PRIVILEGESRequirements 8Suspended State Driving Privileges 9Suspended Installation Privileges 9Suspension and Revocation for Intoxicated Driving Incident 10
Chapter 5 DRIVING IS A CONDITIONAL PRIVILEGESustaining Driving Privilege 11Implied Consent 12
Chapter 6PARKINGStopping, Standing and Parking 12Restricted Areas 12Handicap Parking 13Handicapped Parking Permits 13Housing Area Parking 13Parking Enforcement 13Securing Vehicles 14Vehicle Sales 14
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Chapter 7PEDESTRIANS AND JOGGERSConduct 14Troop Formations 14Running Formations 15Running Areas 15Organized Walks 15Road Guards 15Straggler Control 15
Chapter 8OFF-ROAD VEHICLES (ORV)ORV Operation 16
Chapter 9MOTORCYCLES/MOPEDSRequired Equipment for Operators of Motorcycles/Mopeds 16Required Equipment on Motorcycles/Mopeds 17
Chapter 10BICYCLESBicycles/Scooters 17
Chapter 11TRAFFIC ACCIDENTSDefinition 17Investigation 18Traffic Accident Scene 19Duty to Give Information and Render Aid 19Towing of Vehicles Involved in Accidents 19
Chapter 12EMERGENCY VEHICLESDefinition 19Emergency Lights 19Sirens 20Markings 20Operation 20
Chapter 13 NON-EMERGENCY VEHICLE LIGHTS AND SIRENSNon Emergency Vehicle Lights and Sirens 21
Chapter 14INSTALLATION VEHICLE REGISTRATIONVehicle Registration 21Clearing of Registered Vehicles 22
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Chapter 15ABANDONED VEHICLESAbandoned Vehicles 22
Chapter 16PARKING LOTS Parking Lots 23
Chapter 17CHILDREN IN OPEN TRUCK BEDSChildren in Open Truck Beds 23
Chapter 18 PROHIBITED DRIVING/RIDING PRACTICESProhibited Practices 23Cell Phone Usage 23
Chapter 19SKATINGDefinition 24Restrictions 25
Chapter 20LITTERINGLittering 25
Chapter 21VEHICLE SAFETY AND APPEARANCE STANDARDSMechanical Safety Standards 25Safety and Mechanical Vehicle Inspection 25
Chapter 22SAFETY BELTS/CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY SEATSSafety Belts 25Child Safety 26
Chapter 23 WEARING HEADPHONESWearing Headphones 26
Chapter 24 NOISE ABATEMENTNoise Abatement 26
Chapter 25 LICENSE PLATESLicense Plates 27
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Chapter 26 POV INSURANCERequired 27
Chapter 27POINT SYSTEMRequired 28Suspension of Installation Driving Privileges 28Point Assessment Table 29 Chapter 28 ACCESS CONTROLRequired 29
Chapter 29 SNOW AND ICE EMERGENCIESTowing of Vehicles 30
Appendices
Appendix A - Installation Parking Policy 31Appendix B - Abandoned Vehicles 35Appendix C. References 37References Related FormsAbbreviationsTerms/Glossary
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1: Overview
1a: Purpose This regulation:
Establishes a Fort Lee traffic supervision program applicable to motor vehicle operators and owners on the installation.
Implements the requirements of AR 190-5 (Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision) and DODI 6055.4 (DOD Traffic Safety Program).
Implements the Noise Abatement standard established by Fort Lee Policy No. 1-06.
1b: References Referenced publications and forms are listed in Appendix C.
1c: Abbreviations Abbreviations and terms used in this regulation are explained in Appendix
C.
1d: Punitive Action Violation of this regulation by a member of the military is a violation of a Lawful Order. Judicial or Non-Judicial action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), Article 92 (1); Title 10 U.S.C., Section 892 (1); or other appropriate adverse administrative action may be taken against violators.
Military, family members, government employees, DoD contractors, and civilian violators are subject to prosecution under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. section 13 (Assimilated Crimes Act) utilizing applicable Virginia State Code or 32 CFR 634.25(f).
1e: Virginia Traffic All Virginia traffic laws are enforced on the installation. Laws Summaries of selected Virginia traffic laws are provided
within this regulation. For more detailed discussion, refer to the Virginia State Code.
1f: Types of A US District Court Violation Notice is issued for traffic or Citations Issued misdemeanor violations that require the recipient to:
Appear in U.S. District Court for trial; or
Elect to appear in U.S. District Court for a hearing with the Federal Magistrate in lieu of paying the collateral.
* Payment of the collateral shown on the citation must be made to:
Central Violations Bureau (CVB)P.O. Box 70939Charlotte, NC 28272-0939
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NOTE: To appear before the Magistrate, no action is needed by the violator. When the collateral is not paid within 45 days from the date of receipt by CVB, the violator will be notified of their court time and date of appearance before the Federal Magistrate.
Armed Forces Traffic Ticket (DD Form 1408), is a citation that:
Is forwarded to the Unit/Organization by the PMO (Provost Marshal Office), through command channels, informing the commander/ supervisor of the violation.
Will be maintained in the PMO when issued to a family member, contractor, or non-government-affiliated civilian.
Holds no monetary fine.
Allows the unit commander/supervisor to take administrative or judicial action, as deemed appropriate.
May be used to assess traffic points.
1g: Authorized to Only on-duty Military Police and/or Department of the Army Civilian Issue Citations Police assigned to the PMO and who have specific authority in their job
description to enforce laws and regulations are authorized to issue US District Court Violation Notices and DD Form 1408.
2: Correctable Offenses
2a: Correctable If a driver is issued a US District Court Violation Notice or a DD Form Offenses 1408 for any of the offenses listed in Table 2-1, the citation may be voided
if the violator shows positive proof that the offense has been corrected in the manner indicated in the following table:
Table 2-1Correctable Offenses Correction
No driver’s license in possession
Take valid driver’s license to the PMOTraffic Section (Bldg #8526), within 24 hours of the violation
Defective equipment Take proof of repair to the PMO within 24 hours of the violation
Insurance was in effect but proof was not carried
Take proof of valid insurance to the PMO within 24 hours of the violation
Driver must show proof that his/her license or insurance was current on the date of the traffic citation.
3: Speed Limits
3a: Speed Limits In the absence of posted speeds or other restrictions described below, the following speed limits will not be exceeded:
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10 MPH when departing through the installation access gates, unless posted otherwise.
10 MPH when approaching or passing a formation of Soldiers or passing joggers during physical training.
15 MPH in installation housing areas and construction sites, unless posted otherwise.
5 MPH when entering through the installation access gates. 5 MPH within a parking lot or motor pool 5 MPH within a coned area. 15 MPH when on unpaved roads. 45 MPH when on State Route 36 and River Rd within the jurisdiction
of Fort Lee. 55 MPH when traveling on State Route 144 (Temple AVE), within
the jurisdiction of Fort Lee. 35 MPH on Shop Rd between 16th St and 6th St. 30 MPH on Sisisky Blvd between C AVE A Ave adjacent to Larkin
Hall. 25 MPH on paved roads not mentioned above. 35 MPH on A Avenue between Lee Avenue and Jefferson Park Rd
(converts to 25 MPH on the outbound lane of A Avenue approximately 300 yards prior to the gate leading to Jefferson Park Road).
25 MPH on Ordnance Campus unless otherwised posted.___________________________________________________________________________
3b: Speed Limits Military vehicles will not exceed the speeds specifically prescribed for by Vehicle such vehicles by the commander, military regulation, or the posted Category speed limit, whichever is lower.
Oversized/overweight Material Handling Equipment (10,000 lb. Forklift, cranes, etc.) not transported by HETS will have front, and rear escort military vehicles with 4-way flashers activated, which will be provided by the moving unit. Speed will not exceed 15 MPH.
3c: Reckless Irrespective of the maximum speeds permitted by law, any person Driving who drives a vehicle on any roadway recklessly or at a speed or in a manner so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person shall be guilty of Reckless Driving.
Any vehicle operated at speeds greater than 20 MPH above the speed limit in any speed zone will be considered Reckless Driving.
4: Drivers License
4a: Requirements Any person operating a POV or military vehicle on Fort Lee will have in their possession a valid state driver’s license.
Any person operating a government vehicle in excess of 10,000 lb gross vehicle weight or tactical vehicle of any size equipped with 4-wheel drive will have in their possession a valid SF 46 (US Government Motor Vehicle Operator’s Identification Card).
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International licenses obtained from USAREUR driving license are not valid in the United States.
Any person whose State driver’s license has been suspended or revoked will not operate a vehicle on Fort Lee.
The owner or other person in control of a vehicle will not allow any person to operate a vehicle on Fort Lee unless that driver is in possession of a valid State driver’s license or a valid learner’s permit.
4b: Suspended No person will operate a motor vehicle on the installation when his/her State State driver’s license, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in Driving Virginia has been suspended or revoked, with notification received. Privileges
Any person guilty of driving a motor vehicle when his/her Virginia driving privilege has been suspended/revoked, with notification received, will be guilty of a Class 1 Misdemeanor and be issued a US District Court Violation Notice.
Any person operating a motor vehicle with a suspended/revoked driver’s license, without notification received, will be notified of the suspension/revocation and be issued a DSA Form 10 (DMV Suspension/Revocation notification form).
4c: Suspended The privilege of driving a POV on Fort Lee is subject to either Installation administrative suspension or revocation for cause by the Garrison Privileges Commander. Suspension and revocation actions are based on the
commission of serious moving traffic violations, or the failure to appear as directed for US District Court.
• Suspension.
Driving privileges are usually suspended when other measures fail to improve a driver’s performance. Other measures shall include counseling, remedial driving training, and rehabilitation programs when the violator is entitled to the programs.
The Garrison Commander will notify the affected person in writing that a determination has been made to suspend or revoke their installation driving privileges, effective 14-days after receipt of the notice unless an application for a hearing is made within the 14-day period. Such request will stay the pending suspension or revocation for a period of 14 calendar days.
Active duty personnel may be directed to participate in driving courses conducted by local civil authorities. Nonmilitary members subject to this paragraph may attend remedial driving courses off the installation and which will be at no expense to the government.
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• Revocation. Revocation is a severe administrative measure to be exercised for
serious moving violations or when other available corrective actions fail to produce desired driver improvements. Revocations will be for a specified period of time, but never less than six months and will
remain in effect upon reassignment.
Revocation of installation driving and registration privileges is authorized for active duty military personnel, family members, retired members, DoD civilian employees, and other individuals with installation driving privileges. For non-DoD civilians, revocation is authorized only with respect to incidents occurring on Fort Lee or in areas subject to military traffic supervision.
Driving privileges will be revoked for a mandatory period of not less than one year in the following circumstances:
* If the Garrison Commander has determined that the person lawfully apprehended for intoxicated driving refused to submit to or complete a test to measure the alcohol content in the blood, or detect the presence of any other drug, as required by the law of the jurisdiction or installation traffic code.
* If a conviction, non-judicial punishment, or a military/civilian administrative action resulted in the suspension or revocation of a driver’s license for intoxicated driving.
* If the Provost Marshal’s Vehicle Registration System (VRS) indicates that an individual’s state driving privileges have been revoked on another installation.
• Installation Bar. Any family member, employee, or DA civilian guilty of operating a motor vehicle on the installation when his/her privilege to do so has been revoked/suspended may be barred from the installation.
4d: Suspension The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) standards are as follows: and Revocation for Intoxicated • If the percentage of alcohol in the person’s blood is less than .05 Driving Incident percent, it is presumed the person is not under the influence of alcohol.
• If the percentage is .05 but less than .08, it is not presumed the person is impaired, but may be considered with other evidence in determining whether a person is under the influence.
• If the percentage is .08 or higher, or the test reflects the presence of illegal drugs, then the person was driving while intoxicated.
Immediate suspension of installation driving privileges, pending resolution of an intoxicated driving incident, is authorized for active duty personnel, family members, retired members of any service, DoD civilian
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personnel, and any others with installation driving privileges, regardless of the geographic location of the incident. Suspension is authorized for non-DoD affiliated civilians only with respect to incidents occurring on Fort Lee or other areas subject to military traffic supervision. Installation driving privileges will be immediately suspended pending resolution of the intoxicated accident in the following circumstances:
• Refusal to take or complete a lawfully requested chemical test to determine contents of blood for alcohol or other drugs.
• Operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .08 percent by volume or higher.
• Operating a motor vehicle with a BAC of .05 percent by volume, but less than .08 percent by volume, in violation of the law of the jurisdiction in which the vehicle is being operated, or if the jurisdiction imposes a suspension solely on the basis of the BAC level.
• The completion of an arrest report or other documentation identifying the circumstances of the apprehension for intoxicated driving.• Appeal process will be in accordance with Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, AR 190-5 (para 2-9).
5: Driving is a Conditional Privilege
5a: Sustaining The operation of privately owned motor vehicles on the installation Driving constitutes a conditional privilege. Individuals desiring this privilege Privilege will meet the following sustaining conditions:
• Comply with this regulation and the Virginia State laws governing motor vehicle operation.• Lawfully be licensed to operate motor vehicles in appropriate classifications and not be under suspension or revocation in any State.• Comply with Fort Lee registration requirements.• Possess, while operating a motor vehicle, and produce on request by law enforcement personnel the following: * Possess a certificate of State registration as required by the State in
which the vehicle is registered. * Possess a valid State, overseas command, host nation, or international driver’s license (with appropriate classification), supported by DD Form 2 series (ACT), or other appropriate identification for DOD civilians, contractors, and retirees. The DA Form 1602, is limited for identification on Army installations only. * Proof of vehicle insurance when involved in a traffic accident. * Satisfactorily complete a safety and mechanical vehicle inspection by the State or jurisdiction in which the vehicle is licensed. If neither State nor local jurisdiction requires a periodic safety inspection, installation commanders may require and conduct an annual POV safety inspection; however, inspection facilities must be reasonably accessible to those requiring use. Inspections will meet minimum
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standards established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in 49 CFR 570.1 through 570.10. Lights, turn signals, brake lights, horn, wipers, and pollution control devices and standards in areas where applicable, should be inspected. Vehicles modified from factory standards and determined unsafe may be denied access and registration..
* Regulatory permits or other pertinent documents relating to shipping and transportation of special cargo.
* Documents that establish identification and status of cargo or occupants, when appropriate.• Operators of Government motor vehicles must have proof of authorization to operate the vehicle.
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5b: Implied All persons who drive on the installation shall be deemed to have Consent given their consent to evidential tests for alcohol or other drug content of
their blood or breath when lawfully stopped, apprehended, or cited for any offense allegedly committed while driving or in physical control of a motor vehicle on the installation to determine the influence of intoxicants.
Any person granted the privilege to operate a registered motor vehicle on Fort Lee shall be deemed to have given their consent for the removal and temporary impoundment of the POV when it is parked illegally for unreasonable periods, interfering with operations, creating a safety hazard, disabled by accident, left unattended in a restricted or controlled area, or abandoned. Existence of the conditions described above will be determined by the Garrison Commander or designee.
6: Parking
6a: Stopping, Except as necessary to comply with the law, the direction of a police Standing officer, or an official traffic control device, no person shall stop, stand, or And Parking park a vehicle in any area not specifically designated as a parking area.
Parking is prohibited along any curb or roadside that does not have marked parking spaces, along any yellow painted curb that indicates a fire
lane or along any shoulder in a manner to impede the flow of traffic.
No person shall repair or perform maintenance upon a privately owned vehicle in a motor pool, a parking lot, or a housing area if the work requires more then one day. Violators of this provision will be cited and must move their vehicles to a craft shop or off post.
6b: Restricted Areas Parking is prohibited: On any seeded or grassy area. Within 15’ of a fire hydrant. In front of any driveway, road access or service way. In front of any locked or unlocked gate. Within 50’ of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing. Within 15’ of any official prohibited parking sign. Within 20’ of an entrance to a fire station. In front of dumpsters.
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6c: Handicap Handicap parking is available to all applicable employees and visitors. Parking These marked spaces are designed for and are enforced 24 hours a day.
Handicap parking spaces are located near places of employment as reasonably possible throughout Fort Lee IAW Federal Accessibility Standards.
Motorcycles, mopeds, and bicycles may not park in the areas abutting handicapped parking spaces. These areas must remain unobstructed to allow for the movement of equipment needed to assist physically impaired persons.
6d: Handicapped Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will issue appropriately Parking designed disabled parking license plates to persons with physical Permits disabilities that limit or impair their ability to walk. Fort Lee will honor permits issued by other states in conjunction with vehicle registration.
6e: Housing Area Law enforcement will not enforce parking spaces designated for specific Parking quarters in the housing areas. These are courtesy parking spaces and do not meet the requirements of any punishable statue. Residents who wish to complain about others parking in their spot should address this through Residential Communities Initiative channels.
Residents are responsible for informing visitors of the proper place to park their vehicle; of available space in the housing area or in the overflow lot.
Do not park motorcycles or other vehicles with internal combustion engines on porches or adjacent to wooden structures due to the fire hazard posed by the gasoline tank.
6f: Parking Building Parking Managers are responsible for enforcing reserved parking spaces designated by either
Enforcement position title or rank, such as for commanders, first sergeants, sergeants major, etc. These are courtesy parking spaces and do not meet the requirements of any punishable statue. All other violations of any Virginia Parking Law or this regulation may be cited on a US District Court Violation Notice. Refer to Appendix A for additional parking enforcement information.
Law enforcement will coordinate service for towing and storage when the operational traffic conditions dictate, or when an immediate emergency requires additional service. Only the installation Provost Marshal’s Office has the authority to order towing of a vehicle. Vehicles that are towed and stored under the provisions of this section are not subject to the requirements associated with vehicle impoundment. Vehicle owners are responsible for all towing and storage fees. (See Appendix A)
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6g: Securing All vehicles shall be secured and locked when parked and unattended. Vehicles This includes:
Stopping the engine. Locking the ignition. Removing the key from the ignition. Effectively setting the parking brake. When parked on any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or
side of the road.
6h: Vehicle Sales The only authorized location for vehicle sale of POVs is the “For Sale Lot” located in the Main PX parking lot. Permits are required and may be obtained by contacting the BOSS program manager at 804-734-6581.
Vehicles parked in the “For Sale Lot without a permit may be treated as abandoned vehicles”.
POV’s shall not be parked in parking lots of public service facilities (Commissary, athletic field, etc.) for the purpose of advertising the vehicle for sale.
7: Pedestrians and Joggers
7a: Conduct Pedestrians and joggers shall at all times:
Obey all traffic control signs, signals and all directions of traffic control personnel.
Not suddenly leave the curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.
Use sidewalks and crosswalks or walk/run on the left side of the roadway facing oncoming traffic.
Not wear headphones except when running indoors on a closed running track or on a course that is completely separated from the roadway.
Wear bright clothing/road guard vest that is visible from the front and rear.
7b: Troop Marching troops have the right-of-way over all other vehicular Formations traffic except emergency vehicles in emergency service.
Troop formations will not march on any paved surface with a posted speed of more than 25 MPH except when crossing.
Troops shall march in column formation with the person calling cadence on the left side of the roadway.
The senior person shall ensure the safety of marching troops by:
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Using areas other than roadways whenever possible. Using the most direct route when on the roadway. Requiring the first, middle and last person of the outside file to wear
reflective vests. Using flanking movements to cross roadways. Posting road guards as directed in paragraph 7f.
7c: Running Running formations must: Formation
Move with the flow of traffic. Be on the right side of the roadway nearest the curb. Stay on PT routes described in paragraph 7d.
7d. Running The designated PT run time is 0500-0730. Areas
The designated running areas are: B Avenue @ Sisisky Blvd to 38th Street. Shop Road from 6th Street to 22nd Street. 20th Street from Shop Road and B Avenue.
7e: Organized Any person, club, group, activity or unit interested in organizing Walks walk, parade, run, or other special occasion activity which disrupts the
normal flow of vehicular traffic on a publicly traveled roadway must first request and obtain approval from the Installation Operations Center (IOC) on Fort Lee Form 300-1. Fort Lee Form 300-1 and additional instructions may be found at http://www.lee.army.mil/pubs/forms/index.html
7f: Road Road guards shall be posted: Guards
When crossing a roadway or intersection. At least 50 feet in front and behind the formation to warn approaching
traffic with reflective vests. Allow vehicle operators ample time to react to road guards
instructions.
NOTE: At no time will a road guard move into the travel lane of traffic that is so close that the operator cannot react.
7g: Straggler Stragglers from running formation, platoon size (15 or more), or Control larger, will be controlled as follows:
Each formation will have a noncommissioned officer (NCO), to organize and control stragglers.
At the time the first soldier falls out, the NCO will fall out and form a straggler element.
Individual stragglers will move off the shoulder of the road and join the straggler element.
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8: Off-Road Vehicles (ORV)
8a: ORV Operation The only ORVs authorized to be operated on Fort Lee are those used by Range Control, MWR and the PMO in performance of their duties.
9: Motorcycles/Mopeds
9a. General Rules and Required Equipment for Operators of Motorcycles/Mopeds:
To operate on Fort Lee, operators of privately or government-owned motorcycles and mopeds must be currently licensed by the State authorities. Mopeds will not carry passengers unless specifically designed to do so. Each driver of a privately or government-owned motorcycle or moped will be required to satisfactorily complete the Fort Lee motorcycle safety course or course meeting the same standards. The course will consist of classroom instruction, hands-on training, and the successful completion of hands-on and written evaluation. Motorcycles and mopeds must have headlights turned on at all times.
Upon successful completion of a Motorcycle Safety Course a completion card will be issued. This card must be carried at all times while operating a motorcycle/moped on Fort Lee. Motorcycle/Moped operators that do not comply with the licensing, safety training, or protective equipment requirements will be denied access onto the installation.
Soldiers will wear a properly fastened, approved helmet whenever and wherever (on or off post) they operate or ride a motorcycle or moped. DA Civilians and Contractor personnel must wear a helmet while driving or riding as a passenger on a motorcycle or moped on Army installations or while on Government business off the installation. Visitors must wear helmet while driving or riding as a passenger on Army Installations The helmet will properly fastened (under the chin) and meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) motorcycle safety helmet construction standards. The Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the Navy Resale System, and the Marine Corps Exchanges will offer for sale only those helmets that meet at least the DOT standards.
Soldiers will wear proper eye protection, full-fingered gloves, long trousers, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, high-visibility garments (bright color for day and retro-reflective for night), and leather boots or over-the-ankle shoes whenever and wherever they operate or ride a motorcycle or moped. DA Civilian and Contractor personnel must wear the same protective clothing specified for soldiers when operating or riding a motorcycle or moped on Army installations or while on Government business off the installation. Visitors must wear the same protective clothing specified for soldiers when operating or riding a motorcycle or moped on Army installations. Proper eye protection includes clear goggles or a face shield attached to the helmet. A motorcycle or moped windshield or fairing is not considered proper eye protection.
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The use of headphones or earphones while driving a motorcycle or moped on Army installation roads and streets is prohibited.
A brightly colored outer upper garment (Visible from all directions) will be worn during the day light hours and must be reflective between sunset and sunrise IAW Army Regulation 385-10.
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9b. Required Equipment on Motorcycles/Mopeds:
Government-owned motorcycles and those motorcycles and mopeds registered on an installation by Soldiers must have two rearview mirrors (one mirror on each side). Motorcycles and mopeds owned by DA Civilian and Contractor personnel and operated on a military reservation must also have two rearview mirrors (one mirror on each side). Visitors must meet the requirements of their State of registration.
Motorcycle and moped safety requirements do not apply to bicycles; however, bicycle riders should be encouraged to use the protective equipment listed above.
Motorcycle and mopeds will have at least one operational headlamp on at all times, at least one operational tail lamp on at all times, and one operational horn.
10: Bicycles/Scooters
10a: Bicycles/ Bicycle/Moped operators shall obey all Virginia traffic laws to include: Scooters
Traffic control signs, signals, and traffic control personnel. Riding with the flow of traffic.
Bicycles used between the hours of sunset to sunrise shall be equipped with a suitable headlight visible from 500 feet in the front and a red reflector visible from the rear at 300 feet.
It is mandatory that all riders wear:
A bicycle helmet approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the Snell Memorial Foundation while riding on Fort Lee.
A brightly colored outer, upper garment at all times. The top must be reflective and visible from all directions when riding during the hours of darkness. Reflective belts do not meet the requirements of this regulation.
11: Traffic Accidents
11a: Definition A traffic accident is an unintended event causing injury or damage which involves one or more motor vehicles on a highway, road, or street that is publicly maintained and open for vehicular travel.
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11b: Investigation Army Law Enforcement officers are required to prepare DA Form 3946 (traffic accident investigation report) and conduct detailed investigations of accidents involving:
Any privately owned vehicle that has become inoperable as a result of an accident.
Personal injury or fatality.
A vehicle that has fled the scene of an accident and there is sufficient evidence to identify the vehicle or operator who fled.
Accidents involving Government vehicles or Government property on the installation involving a fatality, personal injury, or estimated property damage in the amount established by separate Service/ DLA policy. (Minimum damage limits are – Army, $1,000; Air Force, as specified by the installation commander; Navy and Marines Corps, $500.) The installation motor pool will provide current estimates of cost of repairs. Investigations of off-installation accidents involving Government vehicles will be made in cooperation with the civilian law enforcement agency.
POV’s with a total damage (parts and labor), estimated over $1,500.00 to a single vehicle. When damage estimates are less than $1,500.00, Fort Lee Law Enforcement officers will witness the exchange of information between operators and prepare a FL Form 538. The FL Form 538 will not be used by law enforcement to determine fault or responsibility, or as a basis for issuing a Federal Violation Notice. However, violation notices may be issued for driver’s license, registration or insurance violations.
Army Law Enforcement will not prepare a Traffic Accident Investigation Report for traffic accidents that occur:
In public access parking lots unless there is personal injury, a fatality, a hit and run, or involves a government vehicle.
In motor pools. In parking lots where public access is restricted. In military housing driveways from the point where the sidewalk
extends across the driveway to the quarters. In loading areas. In training areas. In automobile repair areas.
“Traffic Accidents” which occur at the above locations are technically not not traffic accidents because the locations are generally not open for unrestricted public vehicular travel, are not considered roadways, and traffic laws are not applicable. In extreme cases, an investigation will be done to find conditional and operational factors that led to the accident.
11c: Traffic Drivers of vehicles involved in an accident will immediately stop
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Accident their vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close as possible to the Scene scene of the accident without obstructing traffic if possible. Vehicles may
be moved prior to the arrival of law enforcement if the position of the vehicles is creating a safety hazard.
11d: Duty to The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident shall render Give reasonable assistance to any person injured in such accident to Information include the carrying or the making of arrangements for the carrying of And Render such persons to a physician, surgeon, or the hospital for medical Aid treatment if it is apparent that such treatment is needed or requested.
The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident shall give his/her name, address, vehicle license plate information, name of insurance company and policy number, and driver’s license information to the occupants of all vehicles involved.
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11e: Towing of Operators of Privately Owned Vehicles (POV’s) involved in trafficVehicles Involved accidents shall: In Traffic Accidents
Remove the vehicle from the roadway or scene of the accident upon release by the law enforcement, if the vehicle is rendered operable.
Coordinate with a civilian tow-truck service to have the vehicle removed from the roadway when vehicles are rendered inoperable.
If the operator cannot make such arrangements, the accident involvesserious injury or fatality, or the vehicle is needed for evidence, it will be removed from the scene and stored by a civilian towing company ofthe operator’s choice.
12: Emergency Vehicles
12a: Definition Any law enforcement vehicle operated by or under the direction of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer in response to an emergency call; Any vehicle used to fight fire, when traveling in response to a fire alarm or emergency call; Any ambulance, rescue, or life-saving vehicle designed or used for the principal purpose of supplying resuscitation or emergency relief where human life is endangered; Any Department of Emergency Services vehicle or office of Emergency Medical Services vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or operating in an emergency situation.
12b: Emergency Emergency vehicles will be equipped with emergency lights as Lights follows:
Law Enforcement:
Dual roof mounted blue rotating or strobe lights (LED), or Rear and front dash-mounted red and blue/blue strobe or flashing
lights, or Single roof mounted magnetic blue rotating or strobe light.
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Emergency lights are required to be activated when responding to an emergency situation or when attempting to stop a fleeing subject vehicle.
Fire Department/EOD vehicles:
Two alternately flashing red lights will be mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally as practical to be visible from the front and rear from 500 feet in normal sunlight.
12c: Sirens Any authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with a siren capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 500 feet. The siren shall not be used except when the vehicle is operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. In the event of a pursuit, the driver of the emergency vehicle shall sound the siren to warn other drivers of the emergency vehicle’s approach.
12d: Markings All law enforcement vehicles used for patrol missions, fire department vehicles, EOD vehicles and ambulances will be marked IAW applicable regulations.
12e: Operation The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call or in pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law may:
Park or stand irrespective of restrictions specified in this regulation or Virginia traffic law.
Proceed past a red stop signal or stop sign in a safe manner, only after slowing down to ensure the path of travel is clear.
Exceed the maximum speed limits in accordance with standing operating procedure. Under no circumstances will the driver endanger life or property.
Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions.
These provisions DO NOT:
Relieve the operator from the responsibility to operate the vehicle with respect to the safety of other motorists and pedestrians.
Protect the driver from the consequences due to reckless behavior and a total disregard of the safety of others.
13: Non-Emergency Vehicle Lights and Sirens
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13a: Non POVs shall not be equipped with sirens or any colored lights (otherEmergency than turn indicators, brake lights, fog lights, or any otherVehicles auxiliary lighting authorized by Virginia traffic laws).Lights and Sirens
Exception: Except those vehicles belonging to/operated by members of community volunteer fire departments and other similar agencies.
Personnel who are members of these agencies may operate a vehicle with emergency equipment installed on Fort Lee provided written permission has been granted through the PMO. If authority is not granted the emergency equipment shall not be operated on Fort Lee. The memorandum of authority applicable to the vehicle and/or operator shall be carried in the vehicle at all times and displayed upon demand to law enforcement officials.
Government owned vehicles that are not defined as emergency vehicles shall not be equipped with sirens or any colored lights (other than turn indicators, brake lights, fog lights, or any other auxiliary lighting authorized by Virginia traffic laws or Army Regulations).
Exception: Government vehicles that require additional lighting such as Safety, Range Control, E & B vehicles, may display flashing overhead yellow lights.
14: Installation Vehicle Registration
14a: Vehicle Vehicle Registration is accomplished by visiting the Vehicle Registration Registration Center, completing required paperwork, presenting required
documentation, and receiving/updating a decal set or temporary registration. The individual applying for the decal/registration must personally visit the Vehicle Registration Center. Mandatory registration principles are summarized below.
(a) All active duty military personnel (including allied officers) and their family members assigned to Fort Lee, DA/DOD civilians employed by Fort Lee, local Reserve and National Guard members, retirees and their family members, and contractors working on Fort Lee must register their POV’s driven on Fort Lee.
(b) If otherwise qualified to receive a DOD decal or temporary pass, rental and leased vehicles that serve in lieu of a POV or government owned vehicle (GOV) may receive registration valid only through the length of the rental or lease term.
(c) Registration must be completed not more than five working days after beginning in-processing at the installation, or acquisition of a new vehicle. This includes vehicles already having a valid DOD decal from another installation.
(d) All applicable documents must be presented each time a registration is made or updated (such as replacing a faded decal, getting a new
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decal when a windshield has been replaced, etc.) Customers should ensure they have all required documents prior to visiting the Vehicle Registration Center.
(e) Active duty military personnel and government civilian employees registering a motorcycle must also show proof that they have completed a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) certified Experienced Rider motorcycle safety course. Contact the Fort Lee Safety Office at 804-765-3130 for further information on this requirement and for course schedule.
14b: Clearing of Military personnel who ETS (Expiration of term of Service) from Fort Registered Lee must clear the Vehicle Registration Center during out-processing Vehicles and turn in their decals/temporary passes.
(a) Military personnel on permanent change of station (PCS) orders must also clear the Vehicle Registration Center during out- processing; however, they will retain the DD Form 2220 if the vehicle is being taken to their new duty station, and will in-process at the Vehicle Registration Center at their new duty station. The decal may also be retained if they are being assigned overseas and their eligible family members will continue to use the vehicle in CONUS.
(b) Family members of military personnel must clear the Vehicle Registration Center when their sponsor ceases to be eligible for a decal/temporary registration, or when they themselves cease to be eligible for a decal/temporary registration.
(c) Civilian personnel (including contractors) whose employment is terminated must turn in their decals/temporary registrations.
(d) Decals must be turned in at any other time when no longer being used by the individual to whom they were issued, such as replacement of a windshield or sale of the vehicle to another owner.
15: Abandoned Vehicles
15a: Abandoned Whenever Army Law Enforcement finds a vehicle standing on any Vehicles street, roadway, or drive where such vehicle constitutes an obstruction of traffic, the police officer is authorized to order the vehicle removed at the owner’s expense if the owner cannot be found in a reasonable time.
An individual having reason to believe a vehicle has been abandoned on any street, roadway, drive, or parking lot within Fort Lee should notify PMO at 734-7400 or the Traffic Section at 734-7432/7433. Law enforcement personnel will determine if the vehicle is abandoned and affix a Fort Lee Form 830 (Abandoned Vehicle Violation), to the vehicle. Every attempt will be made to contact the owner of the vehicle. If the owner cannot be contacted and a 72-hour waiting period has passed, the vehicle can be removed from the installation on DD Form 2504 (Vehicle Impoundment Report), and stored at the owner’s expense for a period of
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30 days. After removal, DD Form 2504 (Notice of Vehicle Impoundment), will be sent via registered mail to the last known address of the owner. If the owner does not claim the vehicle within 45 days, the vehicle becomes the property of the company that removed and stored the vehicle. (See Appendix B)
16: Parking Lots
16a: Parking Lots Loitering is defined as lingering aimlessly, making purposeless stops in the course of walking from one point to another, and passing time in an idle manner. Loitering is not allowed in any parking lot from sunset to sunrise. The following actions are allowed:
Cleaning cars in authorized areas. Changing tires. Loading or unloading. Waiting for passengers/car pool members/drivers. Minor vehicle maintenance not requiring the removal of any major
components.
17: Children in Open Truck Beds
17a: Children in Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to sit, lie down, Open Truck hang on, or otherwise ride in the open bed of any truck. Beds
18: Prohibited Driving/Riding Practices
18a: Prohibited The following driving/riding practices are prohibited: Practices
Driving a vehicle into the firing range impact areas, except when entrance to such impact area is authorized by the Commander, CASCOM & Fort Lee.
Making a “U” turn on a curve or crest of a hill.
Parking adjacent to, inside, or across from the entrance to any range.________________________________________________________________________
18b: Cell Vehicle operators on Fort Lee and operators of Government owned Phone vehicles will not use cell phones unless the vehicle is safely parked Usage or unless they are using a hands-free device. The wearing of any other portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices (except for hands-free cellular phones) while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited. Use of those devices impairs driving and masks or prevents recognition of emergency signals, alarms, announcements, the approach of vehicles, and human speech. The Fort Lee component safety guidance should note the potential for driver distracters such as eating and drinking, operating radios, CD players, global positioning equipment, and so on. Whenever possible this should only be done when the vehicle is safely parked.
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Emergency responders using cell phones and hand-held radios will be exempt from this provision. This exception includes, but is not limited to, police, firefighters, emergency maintenance personnel, public works maintenance personnel, hazardous material handlers operating in immediate cleanup situations, and range safety personnel operating radios on active ranges.
Only administrative actions (reprimand, assessment of points, loss ofon-post driving privileges or other actions) will be initiated against Service members for off-post violations of the installation traffic code.
Traffic violations in Virginia may be criminal offenses. Violations of such laws are made applicable under the provisions of 18 USC 13 to military installations having concurrent or exclusive Federal jurisdiction.
In those States where violations of traffic law are not considered criminal offenses and cannot be assimilated under 18 USC, DODD 5525.4 expressly adopts the vehicular and pedestrian traffic laws of such States and makes these laws applicable to military installations having concurrent or exclusive Federal jurisdiction. It also delegates authority to installation commanders to establish additional vehicular and pedestrian rules and regulations for their installations. Persons found guilty of violating the vehicular and pedestrian traffic laws made applicable on the installation under provisions of that directive are subject to a fine as determined by the local magistrate or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both, for each violation. In those States where traffic laws cannot be assimilated, an extract copy of this paragraph and a copy of the delegation memorandum in DODD 5525.4 will be posted in a prominent place accessible to persons assigned, living, or working on the installation.
In those States where violations of traffic laws cannot be assimilated because the Federal Government’s jurisdictional authority on the installation or parts of the installation is only proprietary, neither 18 USC 13 nor the delegation memorandum in DODD 5525.4 will permit enforcement of the State’s traffic laws in Federal courts. Law enforcement authorities on those military installations must rely on either administrative sanctions related to the installation driving privilege or enforcement of traffic laws by State law enforcement authorities.
A thirty-day revocation of driving privileges on the installation will be imposed upon any person for a third violation of this regulation regarding cell phone use.
19: Skating
19a: Definition Skating includes the use of skateboards, roller blades, roller skates and inline skates.
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19b: Restrictions Skating is prohibited in/on all:
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Parking lots (CASCOM, Commissary, Lee Club and Regimental Club).
Public Streets. Sewers. Drainage systems. Pedestrian walks adjacent to commercial enterprises (PX ,
Commissary, Shoppette, etc.).
Skating is permitted:
On sidewalks so long as there is no interference with pedestrian traffic or safety hazard created.
At the end of cul-de-sacs so long as there is no interference with vehicle traffic or safety hazard created.
The Skate Park.
NOTE: Mandated safety equipment is the wearing of a helmet.
20: Littering
20a: Littering No person will deposit debris on any roadway or other place on Fort Lee except in prescribed receptacles, to include throwing cigar and cigarette butts out of a vehicle.
21: Vehicle Safety and Appearance Standards
21a: Mechanical All motor vehicles operating on Fort Lee will be equipped with theSafety Standards minimum equipment as intended by the manufacturer (front and rear
bumpers, fenders, doors, all prescribed glass, noise reducers, etc.). Fenders, doors, body, and bumpers must not create a hazard by having sharp or protruding edges.
21b: Safety and The registrant will ensure the satisfactory completion of a currentMechanical Vehicle safety and mechanical vehicle inspection by the State in which theInspection vehicle is registered. If the State where the vehicle is registered
does not require a safety inspection, no safety inspection is warranted. If the registrant allows their safety inspection to lapse from the State where the vehicle is registered, the registrant must either obtain a safety inspection where the vehicle is registered or from the State of Virginia.
22: Safety Belts/Child Safety Seats
22a: Safety Belts Passenger cars and trucks are required to be equipped with front safety belts. Safety belt anchors are only required when they were part of the manufacturer’s original equipment on the vehicle.
Safety belts will:
Be worn by all operators and passengers of government vehicles on and off the installation.
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Be worn by all civilian personnel (family member, guests and visitors) driving or riding in a POV on Fort Lee.
Be worn by all service members driving or riding in a POV whether on or off the installation.
22b: Child Safety Safety seats are required for children through the age of eight. Safety seats must be properly used and approved by Department of Transportation standards. Children between 6 and 16 years of age must be belted correctly in vehicle safety belts equipped in vehicles manufactured after January 1, 1968. Exemptions are taxicabs, school buses, executive sedans and limousines. A child more than 12 months old and weighing more than 20 pounds will be secured in a child safety seat that is forward facing in the back seat of the vehicle. If there is no back seat, the child may be placed in the front seat provided there is no passenger side airbag or the airbag has been disabled. All child safety seat systems used must meet the requirements and be approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), safety standard 213. Child safety seat systems shall, at all times, be used IAW with manufacturer’s instructions.
Exemptions for certain children. Whenever any licensed physician determines, through accepted medical procedures, that use of a child restraint system by a particular child would be impractical by reasonof the child’s weight, physical unfitness, or other medical reason, the child shall be exempt from the provisions of this policy. Any person transporting a child so exempted shall carry on his or her person or in the vehicle a signed written statement of the physician identifying the child so exempted and stating the grounds thereof.
23: Wearing of Headphones
23a: Wearing Operators of vehicles, motorcycles, motorbikes, motor-assisted Headphones bicycles, or bicycles shall not wear radio or stereo headphones while in
motion.
Pedestrians may wear headphones only while indoors, on a running track, sidewalks, or on a course that is completely separated by the roadway.
24: Noise Abatement
24a: Noise No operator of a motor vehicle will emit excessive music/noise while the Abatement vehicle is parked or in motion (See Fort Lee Noise Abatement Policy).
The following are examples of excessive noises that violate this noise abatement policy:
Personal vehicular music amplification will be considered “excessive” when operated in such a manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 10 feet with the window closed and 30 feet or more when the window is open (will considered excessive) in any direction from the vehicle. “Plainly audible” means any sound that can be detected by a
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person using his or her unaided hearing faculties. As an example, if the sound source is a radio or other portable or personal vehicular sound amplification or reproduction device, the detection of the rhythmic bass component of the music is sufficient to verify plainly audible sound. It is not necessary that the title, specific words, or artist of the song be identified.
Motor vehicles emitting excessive noise due to lack of a functioning muffler, or to a muffler modified to increase the noise emitted.
Violators will be issued a United States District Court Violation Notice for “disorderly conduct”. Operators of a motor vehicle are deemed responsible for all music/noise/vibration emanating from their motor vehicle, whether moving or parked.
25: License Plates
25a: License Plates Military personnel and members of their immediate family stationed in Virginia, who are nonresidents of Virginia, may display valid vehicle license plates from their State of legal residence or their last duty station.
Vehicles include all passenger cars, commercial vehicles not exceeding a manufacturer’s rated capacity of one ton and not used in a commercial enterprise, recreational vehicles, travel trailers; motor homes, and utility trailers.
The same privileges and restrictions shown above apply to the service member’s spouse while the service member is serving overseas as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces.Military personnel returning from an overseas assignment may operate or permit the operation of vehicles in Virginia with license plates issued by the U.S. Armed Forces in another State, or another country for a period of 30 days following the service member’s initial reporting for duty at Fort Lee.
Military personnel returning to Virginia for separation from military service must obtain Virginia registration within 30 days following the effective date of such separation.
26: POV Insurance
26a: Required All vehicles operated on Fort Lee are required to have proof of liability insurance in their vehicle at all times to cover, at a minimum, the requirements of the State of Virginia. Acceptable proof of insurance is an Automobile Insurance Card containing the names and addresses of the insured and the insurer, policy number, vehicle identification number of each vehicle insured, the policy limits of coverage, and effective dates.
Law enforcement, with a reasonable suspicion that an operator does not meet the minimum motor vehicle liability insurance required by Virginia, may inspect that individual’s insurance policy. Failure to produce that policy or proof thereof will be prima facie evidence that the minimum
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insurance standards are not met and that the operator will have his/her driving privileges suspended or revoked. Appeals for adjudication will be routed through the Provost Marshal to the Garrison Commander.
27: Point System
27a: Required The traffic point system provides a uniform administrative device to administratively judge driving performance on the installation. This system is not a disciplinary measure or substitute for punitive action.
IAW AR 190-5, the PMO Administration Section will record traffic accidents, moving violations, suspensions or revocation action, and traffic point assessment involving all military personnel and their family members; DoD personnel and their family members; and other personnel operating motor vehicles on Fort Lee.
27b: Suspension Installation driving privileges will be suspended for a period of one of Installation year for any motor vehicle operator who accumulates more than 12 Driving Privileges traffic points within 12 consecutive months or 18 traffic points within 24
consecutive months.
A five-year revocation of installation driving privileges is mandatory for any person caught driving on the installation while their privilege to do so has been suspended.
A one-year revocation is mandatory for any person:
Who refuses to submit or fails to comply with a chemical test of breath or urine to determine the presence of an intoxicating drug including alcohol.
Convicted of manslaughter or negligent homicide by vehicle, resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle.
Convicted of driving or being in actual control of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any other intoxicating drug.
Convicted of using a motor vehicle in commission of a felony. Convicted of the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle owned by
another. Convicted of fleeing the scene of an accident involving personal injury
or death.
A thirty-day revocation of installation driving privileges will be imposed upon any person for a third violation of this regulation and Fort Lee policies regarding cell phone use and/or noise abatement.
27c: Point Table 25-1 lists the point assessment for moving traffic violations. Assessment
VIOLATION POINT ASSESSMENTReckless Driving 6 PointsLoud Music/Noise (Noise Abatement) 3 Points
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Knowingly permitting a physically impaired person to operate a motor vehicle 6 PointsFleeing the scene of an accident (Property Damage Only) 6 PointsDriving while impaired (more than .005 less than 0.1 BAC) 6 PointsSpeed too fast for conditions (regardless of speed limit) 2 PointsFailure to properly restrain children 2 PointsSpeeding 1-9 MPH above posted speed 3 PointsDriving on a Suspended License 4 PointsSpeeding 1-9 MPH above posted speed 3 PointsSpeeding 10-14 MPH above posted speed limit 4 PointsSpeeding 15-19 MPH above posted speed limit 5 PointsSpeeding 20 or more MPH above posted speed limit 6 PointsFollowing too close 4 PointsFailure to yield right of way to emergency vehicles 4 PointsFailure to stop for school bus unloading or loading children 4 PointsFailure to obey authorized traffic sign, signal or instructions 4 PointsImproper passing 4 PointsImproper turn 3 PointsWearing headphones while driving 3 PointsMotorcycle helmet or clothing violation 3 PointsUsing Cell Phone while driving w/o hands-free device 3 PointsOperating an unsafe vehicle 2 PointsDriver involved in accident and deemed responsible (added to violation points)
1 point
Table 25-1NOTE: When two or more violations are committed on a single occasion, points may be assessed for each individual violation.
28: Access Control
28a: Required All vehicles are subject to search, regardless of whether they have a decal, have a temporary registration, or have neither. Random inspections of vehicles entering the installation, and inspections of unaffiliated vehicles entering the installation, are based upon military necessity and do not require probable cause.
(a) In order to be permitted access to Fort Lee, all non-minor personnel in the vehicle must present a photo ID issued by the Federal government or a state government. Valid ID types include military ID card (Active, Reserve, Dependent, and Retiree), other Federal government issued ID cards (Common Access Card (COC), DA Form 1602, DD Form 2574, etc.), drivers license, passport, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services “Green Card”, and the photo ID typically issued by states that serve in lieu of a driver’s license for non-drivers. An international driver’s license will not suffice for entry, unless accompanied by other satisfactory means of identification.
(b) Trucks larger than a full size pickup truck or full size passenger van, and vehicles towing other vehicles/trailers/ devices that cannot be readily visually inspected, are limited to using the Sisisky Avenue ACP unless they are not RAPID Gate qualified.
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(c) Changes in Force Protection Condition (FPCON) and/or military necessity may result in changes without notice to the procedures described herein.
29: Snow and Ice Emergencies
29a: Towing of During periods of snow and ice emergency, the Installation Commander may Vehicles close roads except for emergency vehicle use. After the determination that installation road conditions are hazardous and roads are closed, it will be unlawful for any driver to obstruct the flow of traffic due to lack of adequate traction equipment. For the purpose of this provision, snow tires, chains, or four-wheel drive will be considered adequate equipment. Vehicles left abandoned during such periods may be towed by civilian wrecker at the owner’s expense. During inclement weather vehicles need to be moved off of the street and into the driveway whenever possible to allow clearing of the roadways. In such cases, police are not required to “tag” vehicles or give advance notification. They will, however, attempt to notify the owner of the action taken and where the vehicle is located.
Appendix A
FORT LEE RESERVED PARKING POLICY
1. Purpose. The intent of the following policy is to provide better access for parking in close proximity to place of duty. All employees and residents of Fort Lee are encouraged to utilize all available parking areas on Fort Lee.
2. Scope and Enforcement.
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a. This policy applies to all military and civilian personnel who perform duties, reside, and/or utilize the facilities at Fort Lee. All military and civilian personnel will familiarize themselves thoroughly with the provisions of this regulation.
b. Certain provisions of this policy are punitive and are identified as such. These punitive provisions apply to all military personnel regardless of armed force or component who are assigned, attached, or who enter Fort Lee.
(1) Military personnel, Military family members, DA Civilian employees, contractor personnel, and all other persons who fail to comply with the provisions of this policy will be subject to the following administrative sanctions:
(a) Violators of parking regulations that are a Traffic Offense (parking in a handicapped space, loading zone, fire lane, etc) may receive a ticket that is punishable under the U.S. District Court System. The procedures of that court and the installation will be followed.
(b) Violators who parkied in a reserved space) may receive administrative action initiated by the building parking manager or their designee by forwarding incident information to the chain of command or supervisor. Repeated violations may result in issuance of a United Stated District Court violation notice and/or a suspension or revocation of installation driving privileges.
3. Definitions.
a. Building Parking Manager (BPM). The person designated by the agency, organization, and/or unit commander, director, or senior building occupant to be responsible for the management of assigned parking areas.
b. Car Pool. A group of at least three government employees who use one vehicle to commute to their place of duty/work on Fort Lee.
c. Installation Commander. Refers to the Commander, US Army Garrison, Fort Lee.
d. Authorized Parking Space. A parking space that is marked on the pavement, on improved areas (concrete or asphalt) by two white lines (one for each side of the vehicle) approximately eight feet across. Parking may be permitted on unimproved surfaces (graveled areas) as long as traffic flow is not impeded or parking does not cause a safety hazard.
e. Reserved Parking Space. A parking space that is designated for a specific position or category of person. Parking spaces reserved for visitors, customers, and handicapped persons may be limited by time. (Refer to paragraph 5 wherein this is specified).
4. Responsibilities.
a. The Installation Commander (IC) maintains overall responsibility for parking areas on the installation.
b. Director of Emergency Services/Installation Provost Marshal (PM).
(1) Overall responsible for the enforcement of traffic and parking regulations on the installation. Primarily responsible for the enforcement of this policy within common use areas and facilities (i.e. Commissary/PX, Fitness Center, etc.), and housing areas.
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(2) The PM is authorized to alter or direct changes in any parking area plans for the purpose of promoting safety, regulating the flow of traffic, or providing emergency or temporary parking for special events.
c. Director of Public Works Logistics (DPWL).
(1) Conduct installation parking surveys as necessary.
(2) Construct and emplace reserved parking signs as requested by BPMs and approved by the DES.
d. Commanders, Directors, Senior Building Occupants (SBO). Designate a BPM to serve as the person responsible for all parking matters within their area of responsibility. Provide a copy of the assignment orders to PMO Operations. Only BPMs will be allowed to request vehicle information to identify violators name and unit.
e. Building Parking Managers.
(1) Overall responsible for the designation, assignment, and enforcement of reserved parking spaces within assigned parking areas, in accordance with (IAW) the provisions of this policy.
(2) Coordinate special event exceptions to this policy to [email protected] by submitting FL Form 300-1 IAW CASCOM&FL Reg 210-14 (Installation Post Support). Ensure special event attendees are notified of parking policies.
(3) Designate sufficient handicapped parking spaces within assigned areas IAW the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(4) Ensure adequate parking spaces are available to support visitor and/or customer requirements.
f. Director of Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (FMWR). Responsible for the operation and enforcement of the recreational vehicle (RV) parking lot.
5. General.
a. Reserved Parking.
(1) Reserved parking plans must be approved by the Traffic Review Board (TRB) to ensure that limits on reserved parking are not exceeded. Plans will be submitted in memorandum format, and include a diagram of the applicable parking lot depicting the location of the parking spaces the user is requesting to be reserved to PMO Operations.
(2) The total number of reserved parking spaces on the installation will not exceed 5% of the total spaces on the installation (handicapped parking excluded).
(3) The number of reserved parking spaces in any given parking lot will not exceed 10% of the total spaces in that lot, unless otherwise approved by the TRB, except as noted below:
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(a) Post Exchange. Parking lot is reserved for customers and employees, with the exception of the For Sale Lot area located to the South of the store. Customer parking is limited to 2 hours.
(b) Commissary. Parking lot is reserved for customers and employees, with the exception of the southern and eastern most perimeter rows of the Fort Lee Commissary parking lot, which are open parking. Customer parking is limited to 2 hours.
(c) Soldier One-Stop (Bldg 12010). Parking area to the west rear is reserved for customers. Customer parking is limited to 2 hours.
(d) Regimental Club (Bldg 2609). Parking spaces adjacent to the west side of club are reserved for customers.
(e) Clark/McLaughlin Fitness Centers. Parking lot is reserved for customers. Customer parking is limited to 2 hours.
(f) Vehicle Registration (Bldg 5228). Parking lot is reserved for customers and bldg. 5228 personnel. Customer parking is limited to 30 minutes.
(g) Child Development Center (Bldg 10610). Parking lot is reserved for customers and employees. Customer parking is limited to 30 minutes.
(4) As a general rule, a single reserved space may be authorized for each General Officer, Commander, Command Sergeant Major/Sergeant Major, Director, and Senior Executive Service position. The BPM may designate reserved spaces for other persons/positions, as long as the number of reserved parking spaces is any given parking lot does not exceed 10% of the total spaces.
(5) A single parking space may be reserved at common use facilities such as the Commissary and PX for each of the following categories of personnel:
(a) NCO of the Quarter/Year. Can be used by the current quarter winner or the annual winner.
(b) Soldier of the Quarter/Year. Can be used by the current quarter winner or the annual winner.
(c) Any General Officer. Use is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
b. Car Pool parking.
(1) The BPM may designate spaces reserved for car pool participants, but the spaces will count against the 10% limit.
(2) Issue of the car pool permits to participants, and enforcement of car pool spaces is the responsibility of the BPM.
(3) Permits are limited to one per designated car pool parking space. In order to obtain car pool permits, BPM must submit a formal request in memorandum format, and include a diagram depicting the location of the car pool spaces with previous listed reserved spaces. The TRB will make the final decision for approval.
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Appendix B
ABANDONED VEHICLES
1. Purpose. The purpose of this Appendix is to provide instructions for the impoundment and disposition of motor vehicles.
2. Scope. This applies to all personnel performing law enforcement duties.
3. Policy.
a. A vehicle will be determined as abandoned when any of the following conditions apply to a vehicle found on Fort Lee:
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(1) No registration.
(2) Vehicle registration has expired and no grace period applies.
(3) Temporary registration has expired.
(4) Registration plates of another vehicle are displayed.
(5) Any unattended vehicle that blocks traffic.
(6) Any vehicle illegally parked on Government property for more than 72 hours.
(7) Any vehicle in a state of disrepair or inoperable condition, or that creates an unsafe condition (e.g., on jack stands).
b. Specific violations and conditions under which a vehicle may be towed:
(1) Any vehicle that interferes with street cleaning, natural disaster/fire operations or snow emergency routes.
(2) Any vehicle which has been used in a crime or contains evidence of criminal activity.
(3) Any vehicle whose owner has been apprehended and unable or willing to remove his/her vehicle.
(4) Any vehicle disabled by a traffic accident.
(5) Any vehicle with expired state inspection sticker.
4. Procedures. Once a vehicle has been determined to be abandoned, the following action will be taken:
a. DD Form 2504, Abandoned Vehicle Notice, and FTLEE (PM) Label 3, Police Tow Sticker, will be conspicuously placed on the vehicle.
b. Vehicles tagged with DD Form 2504 will have the VIN and/or license checked through NCIC in order to identify the owner. The NCIC results will be attached to the second copy of DD Form 2504.
c. The owner will be allowed 72 hours from the time and date the vehicle is tagged to remove the vehicle before it is towed at the owner’s expense to a designated location.
5. Evidence Impoundment Procedures.
a. Prior to an abandoned vehicle being impounded as evidence, a complete inventory will be conducted on the vehicle and its contents.
(1) A DD Form 2506, Vehicle Impoundment Report, will described the exterior condition of the impounded vehicle (i.e., dents, scratches, gouges) and any deficiencies (i.e., broken headlamps, flat tires, and missing hubcaps) noted on the vehicle.
(2) Sub-voucher. A DA Form 4137 will be completed to receipted to report for any high value property that may be within the vehicle. These items will then be removed from the vehicle and released to the property custodian.
(3) The DD Form 2507 (Notice of Vehicle Impoundment) will be forwarded by certified mail to the address of the last known owner of the vehicle to advise the owner of the impoundment action, and to request information concerning the owner’s intentions pertaining to the disposition of the vehicle.
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b. In the event that a vehicle is brought to the police station evidence impound lot after normal duty hours, the above stated forms will be completed by the law enforcement officer directly involved with the investigation. In every case where a vehicle is impounded as evidence, a blotter entry will be made and a DA Form 3975, Military Police Report will be completed.
6. Disposition. Vehicles not returned to their owners or lien holders shall be disposed of in accordance with 10 USC 2575, DoD 4160.21-M and Joint Army Regulation 190-5.
Appendix C
REFERENCES
Related References
AR 58-1 Management, Acquisition and Use of Administrative Use ofMotor Vehicles
AR 190-5 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision
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AR 210-1 Private Organizations on Department of the Army Installations and Official Participation in Private Organizations
AR 385-55 Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents
DODI 6055.4 Department of Defense Traffic Safety Program
VSC Virginia State Code
Related Forms
Fort Lee Form 538 Exchange of Traffic Accident Information Worksheet
Fort Lee Form 830 Abandoned Vehicle Violation Notice
DA Form 3946 Military Police Traffic Accident Report
DA Form 1408 Armed Forces Traffic Ticket
DA Form 2504 Abandoned Vehicle Notice
DA Form 2506 Vehicle Impoundment Report
DA Form 2507 Notice of Vehicle Impoundment
DA Form 3975 Military Police Report
DA Form 1805 United States District Court Violation Notice
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ABBREVIATIONS
ACofS Assistant Chief of StaffAPFT Army physical fitness trainingCID Criminal Investigation CommandCOPS Centralized Operations Police SystemDA Department of the ArmyDACP Department of the Army Civilian PoliceDPW Directorate of Public WorksDOD Department of DefenseDODI Department of Defense InstructionDOL Directorate of Logistics DOT Department of Transportation DPTM Directorate of Plans, Training, and MobilizationDV Disabled VeteransEOD Explosive Ordnance DisposalFORSCOM United States Army Forces CommandHETS Heavy Equipment Transport SystemIAW In accordance withID IdentificationMP Military PoliceNAF Non-Appropriated FundsNCO Noncommissioned OfficerORV Off-Road VehiclesPMO Provost Marshal OfficePOV Privately Owned VehiclePT Physical trainingPX Post ExchangeRV Recreational vehiclesUCMJ Uniform Code of Military Justice
TERMS/GLOSSARY
The definitions set forth in the glossary of the current AR 190-5 apply to this regulation. Selected definitions from AR 190-5, dated 25 January 2006, as well as other definitions as specifically usedin this regulation are provided for your convenience.
Class 1 Confinement in jail for not more than twelve months and a fine of Misdemeanor not more than $2,500, or both.
Commercial or A commercial or company vehicle is a vehicle falling outside the Company definition established for a POV. The terms “commercial vehicle” and Vehicle “company vehicle” are synonymous.
Contractor A business/entity and its employees having an actual contract requiring performance on Fort Lee. Examples of valid contract documents include SF 1449, DD 1155, SF 26, etc. A business/entity falling outside this definition is considered a vendor (See below). Unless specified otherwise, for the purposes of this regulation, organizations having formal partnership agreements in lieu of contracts (such as Pinnacle Military Housing, Inc.) will be considered, referred to, and processed as contractors.
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Convoy Defined as a group of three (3) or more vehicles traveling togetherunder the same orders, for the same mission, or for the same purpose.
Emergency Any law enforcement vehicle operated by or under the direction ofVehicles a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer in response to an
emergency call; Any vehicle used to fight fire, when traveling in response to a fire alarm or emergency call; Any ambulance, rescue, or life-saving vehicle designed or used for the principal purpose of supplying resuscitation or emergency relief where human life is endangered; Any Department of Emergency Services vehicle or office of Emergency Medical Services vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or operating in an emergency situation. Law enforcement, fire department, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) vehicles and ambulances are emergency vehicles.
Hitchhiking Defined as walking or standing on the roadway soliciting a ridefrom an occupant of a vehicle.
Motorcycle Every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor or motorized bicycle.
Motor Vehicle Any vehicle driven or drawn by mechanical power, and manufactured primarily for use on public streets, roads, and highways. (Vehicles operated only on a rail or rails are excluded).
Moped A vehicle with two or three wheels, automatic transmission, and a motor cylinder capacity no greater than 50 cubic centimeters which produces no more than two brake horsepower and is capable of propelling the vehicle at a maximum speed of no more than 30 miles per hour on level ground.
Off Road Vehicles Are any motorized vehicle designed by the manufacture primarilyfor off road-use. Exemptions from this definition are those ORV’sused for their intended purposes and designed for farming, lawncare, law enforcement, fire, or medical support when used foremergency purposes and any combat support vehicle.
Operator A person in actual physical control of a motor vehicle. The term “Operator” and “Driver” are synonymous.
Park/Parking Means to stand an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other thantemporarily, while loading or unloading merchandise orpassengers.
Privately Owned A POV is a vehicle that meets all four of the following criteria:Vehicle (POV) (a) Is owned by and registered to a private individual (not a business/ commercial entity…even if there is only one individual in the business/commercial entity, such as a sole proprietorship) (exception: rental vehicles and vehicles being leased rather than purchased outright from a dealer on a standard lease agreement, may be treated as POV’s, provided they meet the next three criteria).
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(1) Is designed as a typical passenger vehicle (sedan, pickup truck, minivan, full-size passenger van, station wagon, sports utility vehicle, etc.)
(2) Does not have or ever displayed any commercial markings (such as company name or logo painted on the body, removable magnetic sign with company name displayed on the vehicle, etc.)
(3) Is not being used for commercial purposes.
Restricted Driving The granting of limited driving privileges (subsequent to suspension or Privileges revocation of installation driving privileges), such as driving only directly to and from the place of employment/duty, provided the person’s state driver’s license remains valid. Requests for restricted driving privileges will be referred to the Garrison Commander for determination.
Revocation of Action taken by the Garrison Commander to terminate a privilege to Driving Privilege operate a motor vehicle on a military installation.
Suspension of The temporary withdrawal by the Garrison Commander of a person’s Driving Privileges privilege to operate a motor vehicle on a military installation for up to 12 months. Privileges normally are automatically restored on the day after the date the suspension ends.
Stand/Standing Means to halt an occupied or unoccupied vehicle, other thantemporarily, while receiving or discharging passengers.
Stop/Stopping Means, when required, to completely cease movement, and whenprohibited, to halt, including momentarily halting, an occupied orunoccupied vehicle, unless necessary to avoid conflict with othertraffic or to comply with the directions of a police officer or atraffic control device.
Traffic Accident Is an unintended event causing injury or damage, and involvingone or more vehicles on a highway, road, or street that is publicly maintained and open for public vehicular travel.
Traffic Laws All laws, ordinances, and regulations concerning roadway traffic, including operation of motor vehicles, parking, and regulations on weight, size and type of vehicles and cargo.
Unaffiliated Personnel not holding a DOD, DA, or comparable Federal government ID Personnel card, and who have not otherwise been designated as entitled to register a vehicle by this regulation.
Vehicles For the purpose of this regulation, vehicles are self-propelledvehicles that are required by the State of Virginia to be registered in the State of official residence for operation on public streets.
Vehicle The process by which an individual applying for a decal/temporary pass Registration personally visits a Vehicle Registration Center, completes required
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paperwork, presents required documentation, and receives/updates a decal set or a temporary pass. Entry of the appropriate data into the Vehicle Registration System (VRS) completes the process.
Vendor A business/entity and its employees doing business with Fort Lee but without a contract; e.g., via Government Purchase/Credit cards.
Visitor Persons within the boundaries of the installation for short periods of time who are a guest of, or visitors to, activities or persons assigned to this installation and who are without official affiliation or commercial interest therein, including retired military personnel, sightseers, and military dependents whose sponsors are stationed elsewhere, but excluding those persons in the process of reporting to or departing an assignment to this installation.
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The proponent of this regulation is the Directorate of Operations and Public Safety. Users are invited to send comments and suggested improvements on DA Form 2028 (Recommended Changes to Publications and Blank forms) directly to the Director of Operations and Public Safety, 931 Bishop Loop Road, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1811.
