Traffic Corner
Did you know?
• Vehicle operators who are found guilty of three parking violations in a one-year period will have their driving privileges suspended for 90 days. (86 AWI 31-201, Installation Traffic Code)
• Not wearing a seatbelt or requiring others to wear seatbelts while riding in a POV is a seven-day driving suspension on the first offense. (AE Reg 190-1/CNE-C6F Inst 11240.6W/USAFE Inst 31-202)
• Vehicle operators involved in traffic accidents off base must immediately report the accident to the 569th U.S. Forces Police Squadron (0631-536-6060) and German Polizei, regardless of the degree of damage. Failure to report involvement in a traffic accident or fleeing the scene will result in a traffic citation, which carries a minimum six-month suspension of driving privileges. (86 AWI 31-201, Installation Traffic Code)
• Those who transfer to Germany from a command in another European country and whose POVs have been registered with civil or U.S. Forces registration authorities must register their POVs with the RMV within 30 days after arriving in Germany. (AE Reg 190-1/CNE-C6F Inst 11240.6W/USAFE Inst 31-202)