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Do you enjoy your installation driving privileges? Are you aware of what traffic offenses can result in a suspension or revocation of on and off base driving privileges on the European continent? If you don’t, the following information from the Ramstein Installation Traffic Code is provided for your awareness and education on the consequences associated with on-base driving offenses:
7-day suspension of on-base driving privileges
• Seatbelt violations, including passengers in the vehicle
• Driving 20 kph over the posted speed limit (first offense)
• Driving 10 to 19 kph over the posted speed limit (second offense)
• Cell phone/texting or utilizing an electronic device(s) while driving
• Parking in an authorized handicapped parking slot
• 14 day suspension of on-base driving privileges
• Driving 30 kph over posted speed limit (first offense)
• Driving 20 kph over posted speed limit (second offense)
30-day suspension of on-base driving privileges
• Driving 30 kph over posted speed limit (second offense)
• Driving 30 kph over posted speed limit in military family housing or school zone (first offense)
90-day suspension of on-base driving privileges
• Owning or operating an unregistered vehicle (first offense)
• Three non-moving violations (parking) within one year
• Operating a USAREUR-plated vehicle without a valid USAREUR driver’s license
180-day suspension of on-base driving privileges
• Operating a motor vehicle with blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05 percent by volume, but less than 0.08 percent blood alcohol level by volume of whole blood (as measured in grams per 100 milliliters)
• Allowing a non-USAREUR licensed individual to operate a USAREUR-plated vehicle
• Accumulating 12 traffic points on your driving record within one year
• Accumulating 18 traffic points on your driving record within two years
• Failure to report an accident or hit and run (Off-base accidents must be immediately reported to 569th USFPS)
One-year revocation of on- and off-base driving privileges
• Operating a motor vehicle with BAC of 0.08 percent by volume of whole blood (as measured in grams per 100 milliliters) or higher
• Refusing to take or complete a lawfully requested chemical test under the implied consent provision
• Testing positive for a substance listed in the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 112a, as a result of a chemical test administered
• Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from operating a POV
• Fleeing the scene of an accident that resulted in death or personal injury (hit and run)
• Committing perjury or making a false affidavit or statement to responsible officials about owning or operating motor vehicles
Two-year revocation of on- and off-base driving privileges
Operating any vehicle while serving a current driving suspension or revocation
Permanent revocation of driving privileges
Someone with a record of three alcohol-related traffic offenses or two or more offenses of driving while a license is revoked over any time period will be prohibited from ever receiving a U.S. forces certificate of license. No exceptions to this policy are permitted for individuals who have been found guilty of three alcohol-related offenses
(Courtesy of 86th SFS)
