department of the navy

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY
SOUTH POTOMAC
6509 SAMPSON ROAD
DAHLGREN, VlRGMIA 22448-5106
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,FEB 26
NSASP INSTRUCTION 5560.1
From:
Commanding Officer, Naval Support Activity South Potomac
Subj:
INSTALLATION TRAFFIC AND PARKING REGULATIONS
Ref:
(a) DoD Instruction 4160.21-M
(b) DoD 4500.36-R, Management, Acquisition, and Use of
Motor Vehicles
NAVFAC P-300, Management of Civilian Engineering
Support Equipment
NAVSEA OP 5 Volume 1 Seventh Revision
OPNAVINST 5100.12H, DON Traffic Safety Program
OPNAVINST 5530.143, Navy Physical Security and Law
Enforcement
OPNAVINST 11200.5D, Military Policy Motor Vehicle
Traffic Supervision
SECNAVINST 5822.1B, Implementation of the Federal
Magistrates Act by the Department of the Navy
Encl:
(1) Traffic Regulations
(2) Parking
(3) Alcohol
(4) Private
(5) Traffic
(6) Vehicle
Regulations
and Drug Countermeasures
Owned Vehicles in the Restricted Areas
Court and Court Penalties
Towing Procedures
1. Purpose. To prescribe policies, procedures, and
responsibilities for the traffic control, parking control, and
traffic court at the Naval Support Activity, South Potomac
(NSASP) installations of Naval Support Facility (NSF) Dahlgren
and Pumpkin Neck Annex (PNA) in Virginia and NSF Indian Head and
Stump Neck Annex (SNA) in Maryland, in accordance with
references (a) through (h). Enclosures (1) through (6) to this
instruction provide detailed information overseeing Navy policy,
guidance and responsibilities.
2.
Scope
a. The policies herein apply to all operators and
passengers of motorized vehicles as defined within this
instruction, both government and privately owned; on NSF
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Dahlgren, NSF Indian Head, Pumpkin Neck Annex or Stump Neck
Annex; all pedestrians, joggers, walkers, runners; and those who
use bicycles, roller skates, blades, or skateboards.
b. Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) that operate on NSA
South Potomac installations must comply with state inspection
requirements of the state in which the vehicle is registered.
Discussion. There is no affirmative right, expressed or
implied, to drive any vehicle on NSASP installations. The
ability to drive a vehicle is a privilege extended to
individuals by the Commanding Officer, NSA South Potomac; and
he/she or designated representative can withdraw that privilege
at any time.
3.
a. Administrative Vehicle Inspections. Regardless of
status, all vehicles and personnel entering and exiting NSASP
installations shall be subject to searches to ensure the overall
readiness of the command by deterring and preventing the
unauthorized removal of classified information or government
property or the introduction of contraband; i.e., weapons,
drugs, alcohol, explosives, etc. Law Enforcement Officers
and/or security force members shall conduct random vehicle
inspections at the direction of the Commanding Officer. Failure
to consent to an inspection upon request from Law Enforcement
Officers and/or security force members may result in a range of
penalties.
b. Proof of License, Registration, and Insurance. All
drivers entering NSASP installations shall possess a valid
driver's license, issued by competent authority, on their person
when operating a motor vehicle. Additionally, all vehicles
shall have current registration, license plates, and proof of
insurance.
Restricted Areas. NSASP has three major restricted areas in
which employees and visitors may operate their Privately Owned
Vehicle (POV). All traffic laws and parking regulations
identified within this instruction apply to ALL personnel,
whether operating a vehicle or passengers of a vehicle within a
restricted area. The following are NSASP restricted areas:
4.
a.
NSF Indian Head Main Restricted Area.
b.
NSF Indian Head Stump Neck Annex.
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c.
NSF Dahlgren Pumpkin Neck Annex.
5. Law Enforcement. All traffic control is subject to the
supervision of NSA South Potomac Law Enforcement. In the
enforcement of regulations applicable to traffic control, all
persons must obey any signal or instruction received from
members of the law enforcement or security force members in the
discharge of their duties. In the case of flagrant violators,
an Incident Report (IR) will be completed and forwarded to the
violator's command or command sponsor.
6.
Responsibilities
a.
Commanding Officer shall:
(1) Maintain oversight of traffic safety, roads, traffic
control, traffic court, security issues, and base access.
(2) Establish a traffic safety program and assign
responsibilities for developing, issuing, implementing, and
enforcing program regulations.
(3) Establish a traffic safety council
(4) Designate in writing, an installation traffic safety
coordinator, as appropriate.
(5) Designate in writing, installation traffic court
hearing officers, as appropriate.
b.
Executive Officer shall:
(1) Maintain oversight of traffic safety, roads, traffic
control, traffic court, security issues, and base access.
(2) Ensure all military and DoD civilian personnel who
operate Privately Owned Vehicles (POVs) or Government Owned
Vehicles (GOVs) assigned to their activity attend required
traffic safety training.
( 3 ) Ensure a local traffic safety and regulations
orientation is included in scheduled command check-in briefings
generally provided to all new personnel reporting for duty.
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c.
Command Master Chief shall:
(1) Maintain oversight of traffic court procedures,
scheduling and operations.
(2) Ensure that all Traffic Court Officers are trained
on traffic court procedures and this instruction.
d.
shall:
-
Commanders, Commanding Officers and Officers-in-Charge
(1) Ensure all military and DoD civilian personnel who
operate Private Owned Vehicles (POVs) or Government Owned
Vehicles (GOVs) assigned to their activity attend required
traffic safety training.
(2) Ensure a local traffic safety and regulations
orientation is included in scheduled command check-in briefings
generally provided to all new personnel reporting for duty.
(3) Ensure personnel scheduled to appear in traffic court
report on time.
Delegation of Authority. The authority to impose any or all
of the penalties listed in this instruction, or to
suspend/revoke the privilege to drive aboard NS
uth Potomac
installations, is delegated to the Executive
Security Director, the Command Master Chief a
Court officers appointed by
icer, NSASP.
7.
Commanding Officer
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TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
1.
General.
- The Commanding Officer, NSA South Potomac (NSASP),
is responsible for providing law enforcement, traffic control,
parking control and enforcement on NSASP installations for host
and supported commands. This responsibility, including the
traffic court and traffic point system, is delegated to and
administered through the NSASP Executive Officer and Command
Master Chief.
a. All vehicles will be required to reduce speed and come to
a full stop when approaching NSASP installation entrances. Law
Enforcement Officers and/or security force members will direct
the vehicles to move expeditiously through the gates as soon as
they have recognized a valid CAC badge, NSASP or supported
command badge, Rapid Gate badge, or Visitor Pass with proper
state issued drivers license/identification card. Valid picture
identification along with a valid need to enter NSASP
installations will be required of all personnel over 16 years of
age. Persons under age 16 will need to be escorted or possess
proper military dependent ID.
b. All personnel are responsible to exercise due caution for
their own safety and the safety of others.
c. The Motor Vehicle Codes of Maryland and Virginia are in
full effect on Naval Support Facility (NSF) Indian Head, NSF
Dahlgren, Stump Neck Annex and Pumpkin Neck Annex except as
specifically modified by this instruction.
d. Privately Owned Vehicles registered in the State of
Virginia shall comply with the state vehicle inspection to
operate on NSF Dahlgren.
e. Vehicle decals or passes serve only to identify vehicles;
therefore drivers and/or passengers shall always produce personal
identification whenever requested by law enforcement officers or
military security force members.
f. All traffic is subject to the supervision of NSF Law
Enforcement and security forces. In the enforcement of
regulations applicable to traffic control, all persons must obey
any signal or instruction received from law enforcement officers
and/or security force members in the discharge of their duties.
In the case of flagrant violators, an Incident Report (IR) will
be completed and forwarded to the violator's command or command
sponsor.
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h. Any person who has lost the privilege to drive in any
state will be ineligible for driving privileges on NSASP
installations.
i. Violation of any portion of the instruction, Navy or DoD
regulation or policy, or of state or federal laws, may result in
any of a wide range of penalties. These include, but are not
limited to; criminal charges, civil charges, administrative
and/or disciplinary action under the Uniform Code of Military
Justice (UCMJ), vehicle towing, vehicle impoundment at owner's
expense, and/or other administrative or legal action up to and
including removal of vehicle or individuals from the confines of
NSASP installations.
2.
Traffic Safety Council. NSASP will establish a traffic
safety council that will discuss and disseminate information,
analyze traffic mishaps, discuss traffic safety training issues,
identify hazardous locations, track deficiencies, and work with
local officials to resolve traffic safety problems of mutual
concern.
a. The traffic safety council will be chaired by the
Commanding Officer or Executive Officer, NSA South Potomac
b. The traffic safety council may include representatives
from safety, base traffic engineering, medical, fire, security,
and major supported commands.
c. The council shall meet quarterly
d. The primary mission of the traffic safety council is to:
(1) Identify, analyze, and recommend mitigation or
abatement of any traffic safety issues that may contribute to
traffic mishaps or increase their severity.
(2) Cooperate and coordinate with state and local
officials to resolve both on and off base traffic safety problems
of mutual concern.
(3) List deficiencies identified by the command traffic
safety council meeting. The council shall track the deficiencies
or action items on the command deficiency log.
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3.
Traffic Safety Training Requirements
a. All military personnel age 25 and under must receive four
hours of traffic safety training within 12 months of entering the
Naval service.
b. All military personnel age 25 and under will receive at
least two hours of annual refresher traffic safety training each
year.
c. All military personnel under 25 years of age who possess
a driver's license or are required to operate military tactical
vehicles will attend a Driver's Improvement Course (DIC).
d. All military and DOD civilian personnel who operate a GOV
as their primary duty, or who operate a GOV more than eight hours
a week as part of their incidental duties will attend an
NAVSAFECEN-approved eight-hour course of driver improvement
instruction at no cost to the individual prior to assignment.
e. All drivers selected to operate 15 passenger vans and
other large vehicles capable of carrying passengers shall be
provided additional training to improve operator skills and
awareness.
f. All military and DON civilian personnel who are required
to drive government-owned/leased emergency response vehicles,
equipped with emergency lighting and/or sirens shall prior to
operation successfully completed the COMNAVSAFECEN 40-hour basic
EVOC course.
4.
Private Owned Vehicle (POV) Traffic Violations
a. All military and DOD civilian personnel, who have been
convicted of a serious moving traffic violation defined in 40
United States Code, Provision for Promulgation of Fines or
Imprisonment for Traffic or Pedestrian Violations, while
operating a POV on NSASP installations or who have been
determined to be at fault in a traffic mishap while on a DON
installation, shall attend an NAVSAFECEN eight -hour course of
Driver Improvement Training (DIT) course at no cost to the
individual.
b. All military and DoD civilian personnel, who have been
convicted of a serious moving traffic violation (i.e., reckless
driving, driving while impaired, speeding, following too closely,
and failure to yield) while operating a POV or who have been
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determined to be at fault in a traffic mishap while off a DoD
installation shall attend required driver training or court
mandated training at the individuals' own expense.
Government Owned Vehicle (GOV) Operator Driver Improvement
Training Requirements.
5.
a. All military DoD civilian and contract personnel, who
have been convicted of a serious moving traffic violation while
operating a GOV (i.e., reckless driving, driving under the
influence (DUI), driving while impaired (DWI), speeding,
following too closely, and failure to yield) or who have been
determined to be at fault in a traffic mishap while on/off a DoD
installation shall attend an NAVSAFECEN-approved driver
improvement training course.
Administrative Inspection. All vehicles entering or exiting
NSASP installations or restricted areas will be subject to random
administrative vehicle inspections as follows:
6.
a. Law enforcement officers and/or security force members at
installation or restricted area entry control points (ECP) will
visually scrutinize all persons and vehicles entering and/or
exiting for possession of government property, materials or
contraband.
b. Government property being transported off NSASP
installations or out of the restricted areas in a POV must be
described on an authenticated property pass or government bill of
Lading, etc. that authorizes removal of the property from NSASP.
Property transported between military installations by GOV does
not require a property pass.
c. If the appropriate documentation does not accompany the
property, the vehicle and all passengers will be detained until
authorization to remove the property can be verified.
d. Contraband materials will be confiscated and the vehicle
and all passengers will be detained pending investigation.
Government Vehicles Only. Privately Owned Vehicles (POV)
are prohibited in the following areas:
7.
a. Roads identified for "Government Vehicles Only"
b. Magazine Areas.
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Laws, Regulations, and Policy. All personnel onboard NSASP
installations are subject to federal law, DoD, DON, Navy
Installation Command (CNIC), Navy District Washington (NDW), and
NSASP regulations, policies and appropriate supported commands
instructions in support of their mission. Additionally, NSF
Dahlgren/Pumpkin Neck Annex adheres to the Commonwealth of
Virginia law and NSF Indian Head/Stump Neck Annex to the State of
Maryland law. All provisions of Virginia and Maryland Vehicle
Codes apply unless one of the aforementioned regulations or
policies is more restrictive.
8.
a. All personnel operating a motor vehicle are responsible
to exercise due caution for their own safety and the safety of
others.
b. Loitering or cruising within NSASP installations is
prohibited.
c. Vehicles will come to a complete stop at stop signs.
d. Pedestrians always have the right of way and vehicle
operators are responsible to exercise due caution for the
pedestrian's safety. Pedestrians crossing roads/streets not
using identify crosswalks cross at their own risk.
e. Hitchhiking on NSASP installations is prohibited.
f. Parking of vehicles at anytime in a fire lane and/or
along a painted curb is prohibited.
g. Except in an emergency, vehicles may only stop to
discharge or take on passengers close to and parallel with the
right edge of the curb or roadway at designated loading zones.
h. Dumping of personal trash/rubbish in dumpsters on the
installation is prohibited. Construction contractors are not
authorized to place trash/rubbish in government dumpsters.
Construction contractors are required to provide their own
dumpsters for removal of construction materials.
9.
License Plates. All motor vehicles on
will be equipped with state or territorial
that are legible, visible and allow for an
law enforcement officers either during the
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vehicle license plates
unobstructed view by
day or at night. For
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vehicles registered in the state of Maryland and Virginia, a
front and rear license plate is required on the vehicle.
10. Children Unattended in Motor Vehicles. Children under six
years of age will not be left unattended in a motor vehicle.
Offenders will be subject to suspension of their DoD decal,
vehicle pass or administrative action, as deemed appropriate.
11. Pets Unattended in Motor Vehicles. Pets will not be left
unattended in a motor vehicle. Offenders will be subject to
suspension of their DoD decal, vehicle pass or administrative
action, as deemed appropriate.
12. Speed Limits. Regardless of the maximum speed limits
prescribed by these regulations, vehicles must be operated at a
speed and with such care as road, weather and prevailing
conditions permit. Do not assert right-of-way at the risk of
property damage or personal injury.
a. Within NSASP installations the speed limit is 25 mph,
except where otherwise posted.
b.
Housing area, alleyways
c.
School Zone
d.
Restricted Areas - 25 rnph.
e.
Parking lots
f.
Forklifts will not exceed 10 rnph
g.
Government vehicles moving in reverse will not exceed 5
h.
"Government Vehicle Only" roads
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15 rnph
15 mph.
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5 mph.
rnph .
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10 mph.
13. Radar Detection or Emission Devices. Radar or laser jamming
devices or emission devices that inhibit speed detection are
prohibited. The use of devices to identify the presence of speed
recording instruments (radar detection), or to transmit erroneous
speeds, are prohibited on NSASP installations.
14. Uncontrolled Intersection. When traffic control signals are
not in place, the driver of a vehicle will yield the right-ofway, slowing down or stopping if necessary, for a pedestrian. No
pedestrian shall enter or cross an intersection in disregard of
approaching traffic.
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Stopped School Bus. All vehicles approaching a stopped
school bus with red lights flashing, from any direction, will
come to a full stop and not proceed until the bus has completed
its loading/unloading, the children have safely crossed the
street, the bus lights are no longer flashing, and the bus is in
motion.
15.
16. Jogging/Walking. Pedestrians are not authorized to jog or
walk on main roads and streets of NSASP installations with high
traffic density or during peak traffic periods which is from 0630
to 0830, 1100 to 1300 and 1500 to 1700 in the afternoon Monday
thru Friday.
a. Main roads and streets on NSASP have been identified as:
(1) NSF Dahlgren
(a) Aegis Way
(2) NSF Indian Head
(a) S. Patterson Avenue
(b) McMahon Road
(c) Benson Road
b. Jogging or walking strollers are not permitted on the
road or road shoulder if a sidewalk is available.
c. Personnel shall jog or walk facing traffic, if more than
one individual is jogging or walking in a group, the group will
be in single file
d. When entering an intersection, joggers or walkers will
obey traffic rules and regulations.
e. The wearing of portable headphones, earphones, cellular
hands-free devices, iPods, or other portable listening devices
while running, jogging, walking, bicycling, skating, or skate
boarding in roadways or streets impairs recognition of emergency
signals, alarms, announcements, and the approach of emergency
vehicles. Use of these devices while performing the noted above
activities on NSASP installation roads and streets is prohibited.
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f. When running, jogging, walking, or bicycling on NSASP
installations you may come upon traffic barricades or traffic
barrier arms across a road to signal/identify unsafe/dangerous
operations. Do not go around the barricade.
17.
Honors and Salutes.
a.
During morning and evening colors, and during the
playing of "The National Anthem", all vehicles, except official
vehicles responding to an emergency will be brought to a stop and
will remain stopped until "Carry On" is sounded. Drivers and
passengers of such vehicles will remain seated at attention.
b.
All persons of the naval service who recognize officers
senior to themselves as drivers/passengers in privately-owned and
government owned vehicles will render appropriate customs and
courtesies.
An uncovered flag plate on an official vehicle, or on
c.
official vehicle with a general officer's flag displayed,
indicates it is occupied by a flag or general officer. This
insignia, which is signifies the grade of the passenger, requires
that junior personnel render appropriate customs and courtesies.
18.
Unauthorized Signs, Signals, Markings, or Devices
a. No person will place, maintain, or display any
unauthorized signs, signals, markings, or devices that imitate
official traffic control devices, signs or signals, or any sign
or device that interferes with traffic control.
b. No person will place, maintain, or display any sign,
sticker, logo, or device that contains words, phrases, or images
that are vulgar, lewd, immoral, or offensive.
(1) Drivers of vehicles with such signs, stickers,
logos, or devices will be issued an Armed Forces Traffic Ticket
(DD Form 1408) with a 24-hour suspense period to remove the
object from the vehicle and have the correction verified by the
NSASP law enforcement shift supervisor.
(2) Failure to comply may result in loss of NSASP
installations driving privileges until the violation is
corrected. Vehicles attempting to enter the base will be denied
entry; however, if the operator is authorized access to the base,
he/she may park the vehicle outside the base, at his/her own
risk. and enter.
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19. Window Tinting. POV will adhere to the Commonwealth of
Virginia and State of Maryland laws. Vehicles may have add-on
(aftermarket) window tint on any window except the windshield,
provided that the tinting material allows a minimum of 35% light
transmittance through the glass. This means that the total
amount of light being transmitted through the glass of a motor
vehicle cannot be less than 35%.
a. It doesn't make any difference what percentage the actual
window tinting film is rated at, you still cannot exceed 35%
total Light Transmittance Value (LTV).
b. In addition, no tinted windows (no matter what the degree
of light transmittance is) may have a "mirrored," "reflective,"
or "one-way" effect, and may not have a red, yellow or amber
color.
20. Alcoholic Beverages. It is prohibited to consume alcohol
inside any vehicle aboard NSASP installations - whether the
vehicle is moving or not. Furthermore, no person(s) shall have
in his/her possession in the driver or passenger compartments of
any motor vehicle any receptacle containing alcoholic beverages
which has been opened, seal broken, or contents partially
removed. See enclosure (3) for further information.
21. Hand Held Cellular Devices and Earpieces. All military and
civilian operators of vehicles and motorcycles onboard NSASP
installations and operators of government-owned/leased vehicles
(including rental vehicles while on Temporary Assigned Duty)
on/off Navy installations shall not use cell phones unless the
vehicle is safely parked or unless they are using a hands-free
device.
a. 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.
b. Use of cellular phones, CB radios, walkie-talkies, and
other portable radio transmitters is prohibited in the restricted
areas beyond NSF Indian Head Post I1 and Stump Neck Annex unless
approved by the hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance
(HERO) program manager.
(1) Supported commands routinely work with electroexplosive devices (EED) such as igniters, squids, detonators, and
blasting caps. Radio frequency transmissions can, under certain
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circumstances, provide enough energy to initiate or degrade
performance of these devices.
(2) Use of non-transmitting beepers and pagers are
allowed but must be kept out of explosive operating buildings,
magazines, and flammable liquid storage areas. For more
information on the use of cellular phones in the restricted areas
see enclosure (4) and INDIVNAVSURFWARCENINST 5101.3E.
c. All personnel are encouraged to refrain from any other
activity that may be a distraction while driving and lead to a
traffic mishap (e.g.,eating, text messaging, adjusting the
radio/CD player, shaving, applying make-up, reading maps,
newspapers, magazines, books, etc.).
22.
Motor Vehicles.
a. Private Owned Vehicle (POV). A vehicle owned, leased,
rented o r controlled by an individual in a personal capacity. A
trailer being towed by a POV is considered part of the vehicle.
b. Government Motor Vehicle (GOV). A motor vehicle that is
owned, leased (includes General Services Administration vehicle
under control of Navy activities), or rented by the government
(includes a vehicle rented by government personnel when
authorized on their official travel orders) primarily designed
for over-the-road operations; and whose general purpose is the
transportation of cargo or personnel. A trailer being towed by a
GOV is considered part of the vehicle.
(1) Civilian. All civilian personnel operating GOVs
over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight (GVW) must have a valid
state operator's license and a valid Government Motor Vehicle
Operator's Card (OF-346) in their possession.
(2) Military. Military personnel not possessing a
valid state driver's license whose duties require the operation
of a GOV or leased vehicle on NSASP installations will be issued
an OF-346 in accordance with reference (a).
c. Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV). A type of LSV, the
term "NEV" has become the term used by industry and fleets to
refer to a passenger vehicle subject to FMESS 500. A vehicle
manufactured or sold as an NEV will have a label stating that the
vehicle complies with FMVSS 500 and will have a 17 digit vehicle
identification number.
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d. Off-Road Vehicle (ORV). A vehicle designed specifically
for off-road use. It is not considered a GOV. ORVs generally
fall into one of two categories:
(1) Off-highway vehicles are motor vehicles designed
primarily for off-highway operations such as tracked or halftracked vehicles, forklifts, road graders, agricultural vehicles,
and self-propelled aircraft ground support equipment.
(a) Commands who operate forklifts or other
special equipment required to be operated on installation streets
or roadways will follow standard operating procedures (SOP) and
installation traffic rules and regulations.
(2) A motorcycle designed for off-highway use that
cannot be licensed for highway use due to design or lack of
required equipment such as marking/turn signals, brake lights,
etc.
23.
Operating Equipment.
a. Horn. The horn must be audible under normal conditions
at a distance of 200 feet or more.
b. Exhaust System. The exhaust systems must comply with
emission control regulations and reduce noise to less than 80
decibels.
(1) Every motor vehicle will be equipped with a muffler
in good working order and the vehicle will conform to all
requirements for the state in which the vehicle is registered.
(2) Amplified Exhaust by definition, the factory
installed exhaust system(s) on any vehicle are permitted.
(3) Vehicles that are modified, either by removal of a
factory installed exhaust system or by the substitution of a nonfactory exhaust system may be deemed to be too loud and therefore
may be prohibited from operating onboard NSASP installations.
After being prohibited from operating on base, the burden of
proof that the system is not modified rests entirely with the
vehicle owner.
c. Brakes. Every motor vehicle must be equipped with brakes
adequate to control the movement or to stop and hold the vehicle.
All vehicles must have two separate means of applying brakes.
These two separate means of applying the brakes must be
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constructed so failure of one, or part of one operating
mechanism, still allows the other to function normally.
24. Motor Vehicle Lights. On NSASP installations, vehicles will
be operated with headlights on from sunset to sunrise, during
conditions requiring the use of windshield wipers and other
conditions of reduced visibility. Fog lights will be used only
when other lights are inappropriate and are permitted in addition
to the vehicle's headlights during inclement weather conditions
only.
a. Fog lights that project a color beam other than white or
amber are unauthorized on NSASP installations.
b. Use of neon lights on NSASP installations is
unauthorized.
c. Lights on motor vehicles will conform to all requirements
for which state the vehicle is registered in.
d. Headlights will be on low beam when approaching the base
Entry Control Points (ECP).
e. Lights on motorcycles will be placed on low beam once
within the gate area lighting.
f. Directional Signals. All motor vehicles manufactured
after 1 July 1953 must be equipped with electrical or mechanical
turn signals. Vehicles with right-side drivers' wheels or design
that obstructs hand signaling drivers in the front and rear will
be equipped with electrical or mechanical signals. Front
directional signals must project white or amber light, and rear
signals must project red or amber light.
g. Clearance Lights. Buses or trucks with an overall width
of 80 inches or more and trailers/semi-trailers having a gross
weight in excess of 3,000 pounds must have clearance lights.
They must be installed per state regulations.
Unattended Motor Vehicles. When a GOV or POV is parked or
left unattended, it will be locked and secured by the operator to
prevent unlawful or unauthorized entry, theft, or accidental
movement from its position. Unattended motor vehicles will be
secured by:
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a. Placing the vehicle in gear or the park quadrant on
automatic gear shifts as recommended by the automobile
manufacturer.
b. Setting the emergency brake.
c.
Stopping the engine.
d.
Removing the ignition key.
e.
Locking vehicle doors.
f.
Secure property in the trunk or out of plain view.
26. Vehicle Load Capacity. Operators will not drive a vehicle
when it is loaded beyond its approved capacity or when there are
more than three individuals in the front seat, including the
driver.
27. Automobile Repairs. Repairs, other than of an emergency
nature, will not be performed on POVs while parked on streets,
roadways, in parking areas, or parking spaces. Major repairs may
not be undertaken in the base housing areas. MWR Auto Hobby Shop
at both NSF Dahlgren and NSF Indian Head are designated
automobile repair areas. Non operational vehicles may be towed
at the owner's expense.
28. Sound Amplification Devices. No driver of a vehicle shall
operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system
which can be heard outside the vehicle from a distance of 25 or
more feet unless that system is being operated to request
assistance or warn of a hazardous situation. This section does
not apply to authorized public works, emergency and law
enforcement vehicles.
29. Litter Deposited or Thrown from Vehicles. No person shall
cause, aid, or abet any person littering onboard NSASP
installations. No person, onboard NSASP installations shall
throw or discharge any lighted or unlighted substance (including
cigarette ashes).
30. Towing of Trailers.
Towing more than one trailer or semitrailer is prohibited on NSASP installations.
a. Trailers must be firmly attached to the rear of the motor
vehicle by means of a commercial hitch or tow bar so that it will
travel the path of the wheels of the towing vehicle.
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b. Trailers that "snake" are prohibited on NSASP
installations.
c. Trailers or semi-trailers having a gross weight of two
tons or more, or a house trailer of 1,000 pounds gross weight or
more must be equipped with brakes.
31. Towing or Pushing Vehicles. Towing of vehicles onboard NSASP
installations by towlines or chains are prohibited.
32. Motorcycles.
a. Motorcycles (50 cubic centimeter (cc) engine or larger).
Any government or privately owned motor vehicle (50cc engine or
larger) having a seat or saddle for the use of its operator and
designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with
the ground. This includes mopeds and motor scooters, but does
not include ATVs.
b. Pocket Bike (49cc engine or smaller). Pocket bikes,
pocket rockets, and other similar type of mini motorcycles are
small (most measure only 12 to 18 inches in overall height),
fast, and manufactured primarily as a racing bike and intended
for off-road use only. Additionally, pocket bikes are not
manufactured to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
(FMVSS), which are required for motor vehicles of any class to be
operated on public roads.
c. Gas-powered or electric mini-bikes, pocket bikes, or
motorcycles that do not meet DOT motor vehicle standards will not
be operated on NSASP installations.
d. Sport Motorcycles. Are defined as any two-wheeled street
vehicle where the foot pegs are behind the rider's center of
gravity. This includes both clad (cowlings) and non-clad types.
e. The following traffic rules apply to all motorcycles as
defined in this instruction that is operating on NSASP
installations roadways. All service members riding aboard NSASP
are subject to these regulations, in addition to those outlined
in their respective instructions.
(1) License. Operators of privately owned motorcycles
driving on government property must possess a valid state
driver's license. If operators meet state requirements and
comply with safety equipment standards, they may be issued a 30
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day temporary vehicle pass, pending completion of the required
training.
(2) Training. Personnel must successfully complete a
NAVSAFCEN approved training course, as outlined below, prior to
issuance of a NDW tab and decal.
(a) If the Basic Rider Course (BRC) is completed
on a trainer motorcycle (500cc or less) and the course graduate
plans on operating a privately-owned motorcycle greater than
500cc, the MSF Experienced Rider Course (ERC) or MSF Military
Sport Bike Rider Course (MSRC), as appropriate, shall be taken on
the privately owned motorcycle as soon as possible after
completion of the BRC and, ideally, no later than 60 days after
completion of the BRC.
(b) All sport bike operators shall complete the
MSRC ideally within 60 days of completion of the BRC or purchase
of the sport bike, regardless of the type motorcycle they used to
complete the BRC.
(c) All motorcycle operators covered by this
instruction shall continue to enhance their motorcycle skills and
competency by completing follow-on, NAVSAFCEN approved motorcycle
training course (i.e.,ERC, MSRC, etc.) at a minimum of every
three years.
(3) Headlights. Headlights will be on at all times
when the motorcycle is being operated.
( 4 ) Mirrors. A rear-view mirror will be attached to
each side of the handlebars.
Protective Equipment. Personnel operating or
riding on motorcycles on NSASP installations will wear the
following protective equipment:
(5)
(a) A properly fastened (under the chin)
protective helmet that meets or exceeds U.S. DOT standards. A
minimum of four inches of retro-reflective material attached to
each side and back of the helmet is recommended.
(b) Impact resistant eye protection devices such
as eyeglasses, goggles, or a face shield attached to the helmet.
(c) Hard-soled shoes with heels
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(d) Properly worn long-sleeved shirt or jacket,
long-legged trousers, and full-finger leather or equivalent
gloves.
(e) Yellow or orange vest with 1-1/2 to 2 inch
wide vertical or horizontal retro-reflective strips on the front
and back during periods of low visibility or at night. During the
day time hours brightly colored clothing shall be worn.
33. Registration of Motorcycles. Aboard NSASP installations,
motorcycle operators must show proof of completing the MSF course
and possess a legal motorcycle operator's license or a legal
operator's license with motorcycle endorsement.
a. Motorcycle must have a base decal permanently affixed to
the motorcycle.
b. Motorcycles with motors more than 5Occ are required to be
registered as a motorcycle on base.
34. All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Off Highway Motorcycles. Any
self-propelled vehicle with three or four wheels designed for
off-highway use, with low-pressure tires, a wheelbase 50 inches
or less, and a seat designed to be straddled.
a. All military and DoD civilian personnel who operate
government-owned/leased ATVs shall successfully complete the
Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA) ATV rider course
prior to operating these vehicles on NSASP installations.
b. Privately owned ATVs or dirt bikes are prohibited on
NSASP installations.
35.
Specialty Vehicles.
a. Low Speed Vehicle (LSV). Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (FMVSS) 500 specifies requirements for LSVs. The
purpose of the standard is to ensure that LSVs operated on
streets, roads, and highways are equipped with the minimum motor
vehicle equipment appropriate for motor vehicle safety.
( 1 ) Each LSV shall be a motor vehicle as defined in
FMVSS 500 that has four wheels in contact with the ground in
normal operations; has a speed attainable of more that 20 MPH,
and not more then 25 MPH on a paved level surface; and has a
gross vehicle weight rating of less than 3,000 pounds.
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(2) Each LSV will have the appropriate safety equipment
and a compliance certification label. FMVSS 500 requires that
LSVs be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps,
tail lamps, reflectors, parking brake, rear view mirrors,
windshields, seat belts, and vehicle identification number.
36. Golf Carts.
A motorized cart designed for transporting
persons playing golf and their equipment on a golf course. These
vehicles typically do not exceed 15 to 20 mph.
a. They shall not be classified as a Government Motor
Vehicle (GOV).
b. They do not meet the requirements and shall not be used
on roadways that are used for commercial and POV traffic onboard
DON installation.
c. Facility managers and supported commands using golf carts
shall establish vehicle standard operating procedures (SOP) and
develop a map of authorized travel routes to NSASP Commanding
Officer for approval. Golf carts are authorized for use on
approved "Government Vehicles Only" roads and test range areas.
d. Perform vehicle inspections of golf carts
e. Conduct operator training.
f. Mark golf carts per NAVFAC P-300, Management of Civil
Engineering Support Equipment.
g. While in use, all golf carts shall meet state
requirements and comply with original manufacturers' instructions
and guidance as applicable.
37.
Riding Lawn Mowers/Tractors.
a. They shall not be classified as a Government Motor
Vehicle (GOV).
b. They will be operated near or adjacent to the right curb
or edge of the road as possible. Vehicles have the right of way
at all times.
c. Riding lawn mower/tractors riders who violate traffic
regulations will be cited with the same traffic citations used
for motor vehicles.
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d. Riding Lawn Mower/Tractor riders will:
(1) Ride upon a permanently attached seat and keep
hands on the control bars or steering wheel while in motion.
(2) Use proper hand signals to indicate the rider's
intentions on the road.
( 3 ) Travel in the same direction as other traffic.
(4) Where available, use paths adjacent to streets or
roadways.
(5)
Ride single file.
e. Riding Lawn Mower/Tractor riders will not:
(1) Ride on sidewalks
(2) Carry a package, bundle, or article that prevents
them from keeping hands on the controls bars or steering wheel
while in motion.
(3) Use mowers/tractors to carry more persons at one
time than the number for which it is designed.
38.
Utility Vehicles (qators, mules, etc) .
(1) They shall not be classified as a GOV.
(2) They do not meet the requirements and shall not be
used on roadways that are used for commercial and POV traffic
onboard DON Installation.
c. Facility managers and supported commands using utility
vehicles shall establish vehicle SOP and forward a map of
authorized travel routes to NSASP Commanding Officer for
approval. Utility vehicles are authorized for use on approved
"Government Vehicles Only'' roads and test range areas.
d. Perform vehicle inspections of utility vehicles.
e. Conduct operator training.
f. Mark utility vehicles per NAVFAC P-300, Management of
Civil Engineering Support Equipment.
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g. While in use, all utility vehicles shall meet state
requirements and comply with original manufacturers' instructions
and guidance as applicable.
39. Seat Belts. All military, DOD civilian, Government contract
personnel, and visitors operating or riding, in or on, a POV at
any time on NSASP installations, will fasten their seat belts
prior to operation of the vehicle. All children in moving
vehicles shall be restrained in accordance with the current
Virginia or Maryland codes while onboard NSASP installations.
a. The driver or operator of any motor vehicle is
responsible for informing all passengers of seat belt, child
restraint, and personal protective equipment requirements. The
senior occupant in a GOV is responsible for ensuring that all
passengers comply with these requirements.
b. Individuals will not transport personnel seated in
vehicles where required seat belts are missing or inoperable
c. Passengers will not ride in cargo areas of motor vehicles
(i.e.,stake/pickup/flatbed trucks) unless vehicles have been
modified for passenger use.
d. All children under the age of eight years of age or less
than 80 pounds in weight must have properly secured, federally
approved child passenger restraint system seat while riding in a
motor vehicle on NSASP installations.
e. Vehicle modifications will meet Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
40.
Safety Belts (Vehicle Regulations).
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a. Passenger Cars
( 1 ) Each passenger car, except a convertible, must have
a lap/shoulder belt at the driver's seat and at the right front
passenger's seat and either a lap belt or lap/shoulder belt at
all other seats.
(2) Convertibles may have either a lap belt or a
lap/shoulder belt at each seat.
b. Trucks and Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles (MPV) with a
Gross Vehicle Weight ( G W ) rating of 10k lb or less.
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(1) An MPV is a vehicle that carries 10 or fewer
persons and is built on a truck chassis, such as a van, or has
features for off road use, such as a jeep.
(2) Except for the vehicles listed in the following
subparagraph, each MPV and light truck must have a lap/shoulder
belt at the driver's seat and at the right front passenger's
seat, and have either a lap belt or a lap/shoulder belt at all
other seats.
(3) The following trucks and MPVs can have either a lap
belt or a lap/shoulder belt at all seats:
1.
Open-body type vehicles, such as a jeep
2.
Walk-in van type trucks, such as the GMC step
3.
Convertibles.
4.
U.S. Postal Service vehicles
5.
Vehicles with chassis-mounted campers.
6.
Motor homes.
van
7. Forward control vehicles, such as Chrysler,
General Motors, and Volkswagen vans, manufactured prior to 1
September 1981.
c. Trucks and MPVs with a G W rating greater than 10K lb
Heavy trucks and MPVs manufactured after 1 July 1971 may have
either a lap belt or a lap/shoulder belt at all seats.
d. Buses
(1) A bus is a vehicle that carries 15 or more persons.
( 2 ) Buses may have either a lap belt or a lap/shoulder
belt for the driver. Seat belts are not required at other
seating positions.
41. Riding on Steps, Running Boards, Bumpers, and Fenders.
Riding on the steps, running boards, bumpers, or fenders of a
motor vehicle is prohibited.
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42. Entering Street or Traffic. On entering a street from an
alleyway, driveway, or access roadway, all vehicles, including
bicycles, will come to a full stop, short of the near side of the
sidewalk or street, and proceed only after the driver has ensured
that the way is entirely clear. Prior to leaving a parking space
and entering traffic, the vehicle operator must be certain that
it is safe to do so without interfering with normal traffic flow.
43. Blocking Streets and Roadways. Blockage or closure of a
street or roadway will have prior approval of the Public Works
Officer and be coordinated with the Security Director. The Fire
Chief and the Medical Clinic must also be notified.
44. Vans and Buses. The operator of a van or bus is in charge
of the vehicle and responsible for the passengers. All
passengers will obey instructions given by bus operators in the
performance of their duties. Passengers on vans or buses will
load or unload only through designated doors and when the bus has
come to a full stop.
45.
Trucks.
a. Driver Qualifications. Trucks will only be operated by
personnel fully qualified as a chauffeur or driver of that type
of vehicle. Drivers will possess a valid and current operator's
license certifying their qualifications.
b. Escort. Trucks carrying loads extending beyond the
width of one traffic lane will be provided with a police escort
prior to operation of the vehicle. Passing vehicles under police
escort is prohibited.
c. Red Flag/Red Lamp. Trucks carrying a load that
projects more than four ft beyond the rear of the vehicle will
conspicuously display a red flag during daylight and a red lamp
during darkness that is securely attached to the rear of the
load.
d. Transporting Personnel. Trucks being used to transport
personnel will not be moved until the operator has verified that
all persons within the vehicle are seated and have seat belts
fastened, if applicable.
e. Tarpaulins. All open trucks used for transporting
trash, gravel, garbage, or the like will be equipped with
tarpaulins. Tarpaulins will be employed when trucks are in
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operation and carrying material that might fall or be blown from
the vehicle.
f. Proper Loading of Material. The driver of any vehicle
transporting any material is responsible for ensuring the vehicle
is properly loaded. Property will be secured to protect material
from being dropped or spilled from the vehicle while in motion.
Hazardous material will be properly stored, marked, secured, and
transported in accordance with regulations.
g. Delivery of Supplies. Persons delivering supplies are
not required to possess a property pass to transport undelivered
supplies out of NSASP installations. However, security forces
will inspect all such property before allowing it to exit the
base to ensure that it conforms to the nature of supplies being
handled by the dealer and that no recognizable government
property is being removed.
46. Emergency Vehicles Operation. When coming to an
intersection, emergency vehicle operators shall slow to a safe
speed and have warning devices in operation, if responding to an
emergency. An emergency does not entitle any vehicle operator to
drive in a reckless manner without regard for the safety of
his/her passengers or others on the roadway.
a. Right-of-way. Emergency vehicles have the right-of-way
over all other vehicles on NSASP installations.
(1) In vehicle.
When approached by an emergency
vehicle sounding a siren and/or displaying a forward facing redlight or blue-light, all vehicular traffic shall immediately
yield the right-of-way, pull to the right side of the roadway,
and come to a complete stop until ALL emergency vehicles have
passed and the driver has determined that it is safe to reenter
the roadway.
(2) Pedestrians. When approached by an emergency
vehicle sounding a siren and/or displaying a forward facing redlight or blue-light, all pedestrians shall yield the right-ofway, proceed immediately to the nearest curb or place of safety,
and remain there until ALL emergency vehicles have passed.
b. Emergency vehicles are defined as fire apparatus,
ambulances, rescue vehicles, security and police vehicles,
explosive ordnance disposal vehicles, or other official vehicles
indicating an emergency by flashing a red or blue-light and
sounding a siren, bell, gong, or exhaust whistle. Both devices
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must be activated when the vehicle is in motion for an emergency
response.
(1) Volunteer fire and rescue personnel operating POVs
are not considered emergency vehicles within the confines of
NSASP installations will not activate emergency lights nor exceed
posted speed limits.
(2) All drivers, except explosive haulers, observing
the approach of an emergency vehicle from any direction, will
pull over to the right side of the road, off the road if
possible, and come to a complete stop until the emergency
vehicle(s) have passed and are at least 100 yards ahead/behind
the vehicle. Drivers of vehicles who fail to yield right-of-way
may be issued traffic citations.
(3) Explosive haulers will reduce their speed and
proceed with caution to their destinations.
c. Following Fire Apparatus. If not on official business,
POVs will not follow any fire apparatus responding to a fire
alarm closer than 300 ft. Additionally, POVs will not drive into
or park within the area where the fire apparatus has stopped in
response to a fire alarm.
d. Unprotected Fire Hose. Vehicles will not be driven over
any unprotected fire hose being used at a fire or fire alarm
scene without the specific consent of either firefighting or
traffic control personnel.
e. Use of Warning Devices. Use of emergency warning devices
does not necessarily assure right-of-way, and use of these
devices must be considered as a request for right-of-way that an
unobservant person might fail to grant; thereby causing or
contributing to an accident. Warning devices will be used only
by officially designated emergency vehicles as follows:
(1) When responding to an emergency or known high
priority security threat.
(2) On a police vehicle pursuing a violator.
(3) On fire trucks and equipment responding to a fire
alarm or known fire.
( 4 ) On ambulances when necessary for the protection of
life.
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(5) On slow-moving vehicles such as cranes and wreckers
while towing.
a. The driver of an emergency vehicle will operate the
emergency vehicle with regard for the safety and well-being of
others.
b. Emergency vehicles will not be operated at speeds that
are unreasonable or inconsistent with prevailing road, weather
and traffic conditions.
c. Drivers of emergency vehicles will satisfactorily
complete the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's
Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC) prior to operating
emergency vehicles onboard NSASP installations.
(1) Operators will be recertified every three years
thereafter to ensure competency in the safe operation of such
vehicles.
48. Exceptions to the Administrative Inspection Program
a. The following personnel and their vehicles are exempt
from Administrative Inspection upon presentation of valid
credentials and while in the performance of official duties:
(1) Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)
(2) Defense Security Service (DSS)
(3) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
(4) U.S. Postal Service and other mail delivery
agencies.
(5)
Government-owned vehicles transporting mail/guard
(6)
Official Government Couriers
mail.
(7) County, state and federal emergency response
vehicles; i.e., fire trucks, rescue squads, police, emergency
management agency, sheriff, etc. NOTE: Civilian emergency
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vehicles responding in support of a Memorandum of ~nderstan8lng
will be allowed access, but their movement will be monitored.
49.
Base Access of Cargo-Carrying Vehicles.
a. Mail Carrier Vehicles. Government-owned trucks carrying
mail and operated by officially designated military guard-mail
messengers in the uniform of the day, civilian DoD employees,
contractor mail personnel, or U.S. Postal Service vehicles may
use any gate.
b. Emergency Vehicles. Official emergency vehicles, such as
fire trucks, ambulances, police and security force vehicles, may
use any gate. Civilian emergency rescue or fire vehicles
responding to NSASP installations in support of mutual aid
agreements will also be allowed entry at any gate.
c. Explosive Carrier Trucks. Explosive carrier trucks are
subject to safety inspections by NSASP law enforcement personnel
while aboard NSASP installations, as well as upon entering and
exiting NSASP installations.
d. Trucks Carrying Food. All trucks transporting food are
subject to safety inspections by NSASP law enforcement officers
while aboard NSASP installations, as well as upon entering and
exiting NSASP installation.
50.
Pedestrian Traffic.
a. Pedestrians are to use crosswalks when available to
cross streets or roadways. However, no pedestrian will leave a
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 without posing a threat to other vehicles.
b. Pedestrians, other than military formations, will walk
or run on the left side of the roadway facing oncoming traffic
and will not impede the flow of traffic.
c. Drivers will use extreme caution to avoid pedestrians
and sound the horn when appropriate. Drivers will exercise
proper precautions by reducing speed and, if necessary, come to a
complete stop upon observing any pedestrian on the road.
d. Drivers will yield the right of way to a pedestrian
crossing the road.
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e. Troop formations will at all times be formed, halted
and dismissed in an area where the formation will not interfere
with vehicular traffic.
f. Traffic guides (road guards) will be assigned to assist
in warning oncoming traffic when troop formations march on roads.
Guides will be at least 75 feet in front of and to the rear of
the formation. When crossing intersections, additional guides
from the formation will be assigned to stop traffic approaching
each flank. Between sunset and sunrise and during periods of
reduced visibility, these traffic guides and all formation
personnel will wear a reflective belt or garment.
g. Military formations or marching troops will have the
right-of-way over all traffic, except authorized emergency
vehicles operating proper warning devices and responding to an
emergency call. Operators of such emergency vehicles will stop
or slow down until they are certain military formations or
marching troops have yielded the right-of-way.
h. Vehicle operators passing any military formation or
marching troops will slow down to five mph, except for authorized
emergency vehicles operating proper warning devices and
responding to emergency calls, in which case the maximum speed
limit while passing the formation is 25 mph.
i. Pedestrians will use well defined walkways and
thoroughfares and will not loiter or trespass in areas in which
they have no legitimate reason to frequent.
51. Roller Skates/Roller Blades/Skateboards. Consistent with
the traffic laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and State of
Maryland, the following policies pertain to the use of roller
skates, roller blades, skateboards and bicycles.
a. Permissible Acts. Roller skates, skateboards, and roller
blades will be used only in parking lots, on sidewalks, and in
the Residential/Recreational Areas. Persons may ride roller
skates, roller blades, and skateboards:
(1) On sidewalks, as long as they do not interfere with
pedestrian traffic.
(2) On resident driveways.
(3)
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(4) In parking lots after normal business hours,
weekends, and holidays.
(5) Shall wear an ANSI approved helmet for skaters.
( 6 ) Riders shall wear a reflective garment between
morning and evening colors.
(7) Shall wear reflective clothing during periods of
reduced visibility.
b. Prohibited Acts. No one is permitted at any time to ride
roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, or any similar device
that have wheels or runners:
(1) On any street or road.
(2) On any building steps or ramps
( 3 ) In building parking lots during normal work or
business hours.
(4) On any surface while attached to any type of
motorized vehicle.
(5) On the runways or helo pads.
c. Recommended Protective Equipment. Knee pads, elbow pads,
and gloves are strongly recommended for all skaters.
d. Motorized skateboards are prohibited onboard NSASP
installation.
52. Bicycles. A device propelled solely by human power, using
pedals, and with two or more wheels in tandem.
a. Bicycles operated on roads and streets are to comply with
the same rules as a motor vehicles or motorcycles.
b. Bicycles riders who violate traffic regulations will be
cited with the same traffic citations used for motor vehicles.
(1) Bicycle riders will:
(a) Ride upon a permanently attached seat and
keep at least one hand on the handlebars while in motion.
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(b) Use proper hand signals to indicate the
rider's intentions on the road.
(c) Wear an ANSI or Snell Memorial Foundation
approved helmet while operating the bicycle.
(d) Walk bicycles through NSASP installations
perimeter entry control gates.
(e) Travel in the same direction as other traffic
and as near to the right curb or edge of the road as possible.
(f) Where available, use paths adjacent to
streets or roadways.
(g) Ride single file.
( 2 ) Park bicycles in approved bicycle racks or off the
street or sidewalk to avoid interfering with vehicular or
pedestrian traffic. It is recommended that the bicycle be
chained or otherwise locked to prevent theft.
(3) When riding during periods of darkness, ensure that
the bicycle is equipped with the following:
(a) A lamp attached in front with a white light
visible for 500 ft.
(b) A red reflector attached to the back that can
be seen from distances of 100 to 300 ft when the bicycle is
ridden in front of motor vehicle headlights.
(c) A back red light may also be used in addition
to the red reflector.
(d) A bell or other device audible to 100 ft
(4) Modify improperly equipped bicycles, including
government-owned bicycles, to meet minimum requirements.
(5)
Bicycle riders will not:
(a) Ride on sidewalks.
Children under the age of
16 may ride their bicycle on the sidewalks.
(b) Hold onto, hitch onto, or be towed by a
vehicle.
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(c) Carry a package, bundle, or article that
prevents them from keeping at least one hand on the handlebars.
(d) Secure, chain, or lock bicycles to perimeter
fences, steam valves, water lines, or similar objects.
(e) Use a bicycle to carry more persons at one
time than the number for which it is designed.
Accidents. All traffic accidents will be reported
immediately to NSASP Law Enforcement so that an on-scene
assessment and/or investigation can be conducted. NSASP Law
Enforcement is responsible for both conducting the investigation
and documenting any motor vehicle accident. NSASP criminal
investigator will be notified for government property damage or
if a government owned vehicle is involved with damaging a POV.
53.
a. Motor Vehicle Operator. The operator of a motor vehicle
involved in an accident will immediately stop, determine if there
are personal injuries, notify NSASP Law Enforcement, and await
the arrival of emergency response personnel and the investigating
officer. The officer will investigate the accident and prepare a
written report. Failure to report an accident may result in
administrative or disciplinary action.
b. Motor Vehicle Owner. Should the driver of a vehicle be
physically incapable of making an immediate report, the owner of
the vehicle involved or the individual to whom the tab and decal
were issued will, within five calendar days after learning of the
accident, make such report.
c. Government Owned vehicles
(1) Accidents involving government vehicles or
government property may require further investigation in
accordance with the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Manual.
(2) The operator of a government vehicle involved in a
motor vehicle accident, regardless of what damage occurs to the
vehicle, is responsible for completing an Operator's Report of
Motor Vehicle Accident (SF-91) and immediately submitting it to
the investigating officer.
(3) A copy of all Security Incident Reports and SF-91s
will be forwarded to the local transportation division offices
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54.
Compliance
a. All personnel are responsible for compliance with this
instruction.
b. Violations witnessed by persons other than security force
members should be reported to the NSASP Security Officer in
writing, and, if possible, contain pertinent information; i.e.,
date, time, location, nature of offense, state license tag
number, description of the vehicle, and individuals involved.
c. Complainants are encouraged to identify themselves and be
willing to testify to facilitate administrative or disciplinary
action against a violator.
d. Traffic incidents or accidents involving personal injury,
significant property damage, etc., will be reported by dialing
the following:
NSF Dahlgren - x911
NSF Indian Head - x4111
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PARKING REGULATIONS
General Parking. For the purpose of this instruction, the
term "parking" will be interpreted to mean leaving a vehicle
unattended, regardless of the time involved.
1.
a. Vehicles and motorcycles will be parked only in designated
and/or marked parking spaces or areas. Parking on streets is not
permitted, except within marked locations.
b. Utility trailers, motorcycles, camping trailers, and boats
may be parked in the parking spaces designated for residents of
base housing. They may not be parked on the grass or in vehicle
parking lots.
Reserved Parking Policy. Assignment of parking spaces to
individuals is prohibited, except as follows:
2.
a. Commanding Officers
b. Executive Officers
c. Chief Staff Officer
d. Executive Directors
e. Department Heads
e. Handicapped individuals whose vehicles display an official
handicap symbol issued by the state where the vehicle is
registered.
f. Government vehicles
Parking Enforcement. NSASP law enforcement officers or
security force members will only enforce the identified reserved
parking spaces listed above. Vehicles parked in above reserved
spaces without authority or in prohibited areas will be ticketed.
If a safety hazard or emergency situation exists, the vehicle may
be towed at the owner's expense. Parking in "no parking" zones or
"no parking" signs are posted is prohibited. No vehicles will be
parked:
3.
a. On sidewalks.
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b. Against the flow of traffic
c. In front of driveways, or in proximity to prevent or
hinder access to the driveways.
d. Within 30 ft. intersections.
e. Within 15 ft. of fire hydrants
f. Within 20 ft, of the driveway to fire stations, or within
75 ft of curb section opposite the fire station entrance.
g. Blocking fire lanes
h. On crosswalks.
i. Within 30 ft. of a stop sign, yield sign, or flashing
beacon at the side of the road.
j . Alongside or opposite street construction or other
obstruction that could hinder traffic.
k. Against curbing painted yellow
1. Within 20 ft. of a building or structure, unless
designated as a parking area.
m. Within 30 ft. of explosive operation buildings.
n. Within 10 ft. of trash dumpsters
o. In space marked "No Parking Zones."
p. On any manicured surface not designated as a parking area.
4.
Towing Policy. See enclosure (6) for vehicle towing
procedures.
5.
Use of For Sale Signs. Employees are allowed to display "For
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only. Vehicles with
Sale" signs in their ~ o ~ d e c a l evehicles
signs will not be left overnight or over weekends and holidays,
and must be driven off base daily. Utility trailers, motorcycles
on trailers, camping trailers, and boats are prohibited from
parking or displaying "For Sale" signs on NSA South Potomac
installations.
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6.
Contributory Negliqence. Contributory negligence is a factor
considered by the adjudicating authority when processing a claim
for damages to property. For example, parking in an area not
designated for parking or in an area where appropriate warning
signs have been posted may be considered presumptive evidence of
contributory negligence.
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Stranded Vehicles. Stranded vehicles must be moved clear of
roadways, and arrangements must be made for their timely removal.
The Law Enforcement Shift Supervisor will be notified of the
situation.
7.
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ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNTERMEASURES
1.
Implied Consent. Any person granted the conditional
privilege to operate a motor vehicle on NSASP installations will
be deemed to have given consent to a blood, breath, or urine
chemical test for the purpose of determining blood alcohol
content; if cited or lawfully apprehended for any offense
allegedly committed while driving or in actual physical control of
a motor vehicle on NSASP installations and annexes.
a. The test will be incidental to a lawful apprehension, and
administered at the direction of the arresting law enforcement
official having reasonable cause to believe such person was
driving, or was in actual physical control of a motor vehicle,
while under the influence of intoxicants.
b. Any person who is unconscious, or otherwise in a condition
rendering the person incapable of refusal, will be deemed not to
have withdrawn consent, and such tests may be administered whether
or not such person is told that failure to submit to or complete
the test will result in the suspension of the privilege to operate
a motor vehicle on NSASP installations.
2.
Chemical Analyses. Chemical analyses are valid under the
provisions of this regulation when:
a. Tests of blood, urine, or other bodily substances are
performed according to methods prescribed or approved by the
Departmental Surgeon General or by the designated authority of the
state in which the installation is located (for tests conducted
outside military jurisdiction).
b. Breath tests are performed by qualified NSASP Law
Enforcement Officer or certified state official using a
quantitative chemical breath-testing device approved by designated
authorities of the Commonwealth of Virginia or the State of
Maryland in accordance with procedures established by such
authority.
Medical Consideration. Persons afflicted with hemophilia or
a heart condition requiring an anticoagulant will not be
administered a blood test to determine blood alcohol concentration
for purposes of this regulation.
3.
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a. In the event that a quantitative chemical breath test of a
subject indicates a blood alcohol concentration of .35 percent or
above, the subject will be immediately referred to the medical
clinic, or a civilian medical facility, as appropriate.
b. If a quantitative chemical breath test of a subject
indicates blood alcohol concentration of .05 percent or less and
there is evidence of strong physical impairment, the individual
will be referred for medical evaluation and treatment, as
appropriate
c. If a subject is taken to the base medical clinic because
of either a high or low blood alcohol concentration (quantitative
testing devices only), the results of the chemical breath tests
will be provided to the attending physician for diagnostic
purposes.
4.
Technical Assistance to Civilian Authorities. Widespread
adoption of Implied Consent chemical testing, and the
establishment of Alcohol Safety Action Projects nationwide under
the Highway Traffic Safety Program may necessitate technical
assistance and cooperation by NSASP law enforcement officers with
civil law enforcement agencies in the interest of public safety.
a. Whenever a member of the military, base employee operator
of a government vehicle, or base resident is suspected of driving
under the influence of intoxicants in an off-base incident and
subsequently returns to military control or jurisdiction, the
following action will be taken:
a. Civilian authorities will be given immediate access to the
subject driver, and be given the opportunity to invoke Implied
Consent and conduct appropriate tests as authorized under state
law, if the medical condition of the driver permits. If the state
conducts a test, military authorities will request the results of
such testing for identification purposes and possible disciplinary
act ion.
5.
Warnings. No person may be forced to submit to any test of
breath or body fluids for the purpose of judicial or non-judicial
action or civilian disciplinary action. If a person suspected of
driving while intoxicated refuses the request to submit to a
chemical test, none will be given.
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a. The law enforcement officer invoking Implied Consent, or
the supervisor verifying such action, will warn the individual
that failure to submit to or complete such a chemical test will
result in the immediate revocation of the subject's privilege to
operate a motor vehicle on NSASP installations for a period of one
year. This is in addition to any other administrative or
disciplinary action.
b. Individuals will be informed that they do not have the
right to have an attorney present before stating whether they will
submit to a test or during administration of the test. If any
person refuses the request to submit to or fails to complete a
chemical test, the apprehending officer will complete a sworn
statement that there was reasonable cause to believe such person
had been driving, or was in actual physical control of a vehicle,
upon a military reservation while under the influence of
intoxicating beverages, and that the person had refused to submit
to or failed to complete the test after being requested to do so.
c. Upon receipt of the apprehending officer's sworn statement
will in accordance with procedures outlined in this regulation,
The NSASP Security Officer, with the Commanding Officer consent
revoke the individual's NSA South Potomac driving privileges for a
period of one year.
(1) If an on-scene chemical breath-screening
(quantitative) test, or approved field sobriety test, administered
to a person under the provisions of the foregoing paragraph,
indicates that the person's faculties may be impaired by an
alcoholic beverage, the person may also be requested by a law
enforcement official, after appropriate warning regarding the
consequences of refusal, to submit to a further quantitative
chemical test of blood, breath, or bodily substance.
(2) Refusal to submit to this test will justify
immediate revocation action. Even though the screening test was
voluntarily done, no person may be forced to submit to a second
test. If required, warnings under the UCMJ or Fifth Amendment are
given, the results of the on-scene tests may be used as evidence
to establish that the person had been operating a vehicle in
violation of the UCMJ or the laws of either the Commonwealth of
Virginia or the State of Maryland.
d. A person lawfully apprehended for any offense allegedly
committed while driving or in actual physical control of a motor
vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant may request of the
apprehending officer to have a chemical test made of the blood,
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breath, or urine for the purpose of determining the alcoholic
content of the blood. If requested, the apprehending officer will
have the test performed if it is available. A person may also, at
personal expense, have a physical or qualified technician of
choice administer a state-approved chemical test or tests.
6.
Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Standards. As a basis for
administrative revocation of NSA South Potomac drivins ~rivileses,
.
and taking enforcement action against a driver suspected of
driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle
while under the influence of intoxicating beverages, the amount of
alcohol in that person's blood, urine, breath, or other bodily
substance will give rise to the following presumptions:
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a. If BAC is at least .05 percent but no greater that .07
percent, presume the person is driving under the influence (DUI).
b. If BAC is .08 percent or more, or if the tests reflect the
presence of illegal drugs, presume the person is driving while
impaired (DWI).
c. It will be presumed that the person was driving while
impaired if the driver's BAC was .05 percent or higher and the
person was the driver of a vehicle, which:
(1) Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more
pounds or lesser rating as determined by federal or state
regulations, or
(2) Is designated to transport 16 or more passengers,
including the driver, or
(3) Is transporting hazardous material and requires to
be placarded per CFR Part 72, Subpart E.
d. If the driver's BAC is greater that .O1 percent, and the
driver is under the legal age to consume alcohol, presume the
person is driving while impaired (DWI).
e. Percent by weight by volume of alcohol in the blood will
be based on grams of alcohol per 100 ml. of blood.
f. The adoption of these standards does not preclude the use
of other competent evidence bearing on the question of whether the
person was under the influence of intoxicating beverages. These
standards in no way change the rules of evidence in judicial or
non-judicial proceedings under the UCMJ.
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g. The rules and standards set forth in this section will be
applied identically to Section 18.2-266 through 18.2-273 Virginia
Code and Title 18 USC, Section 3117, and the case law interpreting
the statutes.
h. The rules and standards set forth in this section will be
applied identically to Section 21, 902-a1 through 902-d2 Maryland
Code and Title 18 USC, Section 3117, and the case law interpreting
the statutes.
7.
Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants/Drugs. The
operator and passengers of a motor vehicle are prohibited from
having open containers of alcoholic beverages or other
intoxicating substances, i.e., drugs, controlled substances, etc.,
in their possession. Individuals assigned or employed aboard
NSASP installations that are apprehended or arrested for driving
under the influence (on or off NSASP) will have their base driving
privileges suspended or revoked.
8.
Preventive/Deterrent Action. NSASP law enforcement officers
will conduct selective patrol surveillance to detect and apprehend
persons operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an
intoxicant. Suspect drivers may be examined by medical
authorities to determine their fitness to operate a motor vehicle.
If judged unfit to operate a motor vehicle, civilians may be
turned over to a responsible person or local civilian authorities,
and military personnel may be turned over to their command. An
official report will be submitted, via the Police Chief, to the
cognizant command.
a. (NSF Dahlgren) Civilian personnel apprehended for driving
under the influence of intoxicants or drugs may be issued a
Magistrate Citation (DD Form 1805), requiring an appearance in
Federal Court, Richmond, Virginia.
b. (NSF Indian Head) Civilian personnel apprehended for
driving under the influence of intoxicants or drugs may be issued
a Magistrate Citation (DD Form 18051, requiring an appearance
Federal Court, Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Maryland.
c. All military personnel who are apprehended for driving
under the influence of intoxicants or drugs are required to report
the incident to their Commanding Officer and provide him/her a
copy of the DD Form 1805.
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Controlled Substances. Introduction onto a military
reservation, or possession by any person within a vehicle, of
marijuana, narcotics, stimulants, depressants, or any substance
listed in Schedule I , 11, 111, I V , or V of the Comprehensive Drug
Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1979 (including drug
paraphernalia) will result in the following penalties:
9.
a. An immediate mandatory revocation of all NSASP
installations driving privileges of twelve months for the first
offense .
b. Permanent revocation of all NSASP installations driving
privileges for the second offense.
c. In the case of a family member introducing the controlled
substance or paraphernalia, the sponsor and all family members
will be denied driving privileges on NSASP installations.
10. Transportation of Alcoholic Beverages.
a. All persons transporting alcoholic beverages within the
limits of NSASP installations and beyond are subject to state and
federal laws.
b. No person will operate a
NSASP installations with an open
beverage located anywhere in the
alcoholic beverages by anyone in
or moped, is prohibited.
motor vehicle anywhere aboard
container of an alcoholic
passenger compartment. Consuming
a motor vehicle, or on a bicycle
c. Transportation of alcoholic beverages, in quantities and
under conditions not otherwise prohibited, is permitted between
places, on and off-base, where possession of such beverages is
authorized.
11. Military Commander's Authority to Suspend/Revoke Driving
Privileges.
a. Special Court-martial convening authorities aboard NSASP
are authorized to revoke the driving privileges of any service
member under their command who has been convicted of any drugrelated offense by court-martial, civilian court or an Article 15
proceeding. This includes offenses involving drug paraphernalia.
Any drug-related offense is grounds for revocation. A motor
vehicle does not need to be involved. Special court-martial
convening authorities are also authorized to revoke the
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installation driving privileges of service members (Marines) who
drive recklessly or aggressively, on or off base.
b. Special Court-martial convening authorities that suspend
or revoke driving privileges must complete the following steps to
ensure enforcement:
(1) Notify the service member by letter that their base
driving privileges are revoked, specifying the period of time that
driving privileges are lost and the reason for revocation.
(2) Assign a command representative (NCO or higher) to
escort the service member to Base Traffic Court for administrative
recording into the Consolidated Law Enforcement Operation Center
(CLEOC) database.
( 3 ) The Base Traffic Court, or designated NSASP law
enforcement officer will enter the revocations into the CLEOC
database and ensure DoD decals are scraped or appropriately
modified to prohibit violators' use.
( 4 ) The command representative will escort the service
member and his/her vehicle off the installation, or turn the
vehicle over to licensed/authorized family members.
c. Service members may appeal a revocation to the next level
in the chain of command within 10 working days.
Reporting Procedures.
a. Civilian employees will be referred to the Employee
Assistance Program (EAP).
b. Military personnel will be referred to Drug and Alcohol
Prevention Awareness (DAPA).
c. All incidents of driving while intoxicated will be
reported to the Department of the Navy Central Adjudication
Facility (DONCAF).
Enclosure (3)
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PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES (POV) IN THE RESTRICTED AREAS
1. Purpose. Naval Support Activity, South Potomac has three
major restricted areas that require employees and visitors to
operate their Privately Owned Vehicles (POV) within the
restricted areas. All traffic control and parking regulations
identified within this instruction apply to ALL personnel
operating a vehicle and passengers in a vehicle within
restricted areas. This enclosure only identifies specific
additional requirements for operating a POV in the following NSA
South Potomac restricted areas.
a. NSF Indian Head Main Restricted Area.
b. NSF Indian Head Stump Neck Annex.
c. NSF Dahlgren Explosive Experiment Area (EEA) commonly
known as Pumpkin Neck Annex.
2.
Scope. This enclosure applies to all visitors, employees,
and contractors who operate a vehicle within a restricted area.
It is the responsibility of the COs/Officers-in-Charge,and
Department Heads to ensure that their employees and visitors
understand the rules for operating a vehicle in the restricted
areas.
3.
Effect. Violation of any portion of this instruction, Navy
or DoD regulation or policy, or of state or federal law may
result in any of a wide range of penalties. These include, but
are not limited to, criminal charges, civil charges,
administrative and/or disciplinary action under the Uniform Code
of Military Justice, vehicle towing at owner's expense, vehicle
impoundment at owner's expense, and/or other administrative or
legal action up to and including removal of vehicle or
individuals from the confines of NSA South Potomac installations.
4. Use of Transmitting Devices. CB radios, cellular telephones,
and other privately-owned transmitters shall not be used inside
the restricted areas. You may take transmitters into the
restricted area provided the power to the unit is off.
a. The use of keyless entry devices, alarm remote controls,
and other similar low-power devices are permitted inside the
restricted area as long as they maintain a 30-foot separation
distance from explosives. These transmitters are not to be used
inside radio silence zones.
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d. Contractors may be authorized use of hand-held radios,
cellular telephones, remote controlled equipment, etc. provided
the use of the transmitter is determined to be an absolute
requirement for the contractor's work performance or safety.
Contractors authorized to transmit within restricted areas at
NSF Indian Head shall follow the restrictions of this
instruction, IHDIVSURFWARCENINST 5101 and receive HERO Training
from the Safety Department at Building 482.
c. Only transmitting devices have been approved by the HERO
Program Manager. Approved users are only authorized to turn the
transmitter on for outgoing transmissions. Cell phones will
transmit even when not on a call if they remain turned on.
5. Radio Frequency Hazardous Areas.
When using a transmitter;
the operator shall verify that they are in an area where radio
signals are authorized. These areas will be posted with
"Authorized Radio Transmissions Permitted" signs.
a. Red Lines - Red lines are printed on the road where
transmitters are not to be used.
b. Signs are also used in the restricted areas to identify
areas where transmitters are not to be used.
(1) No Radio Transmission Zone
(2) Radio Frequency Hazard
(3) Turn off Two-Way Radio
c. BRAVO (Red) Flag - A red flag will be displayed
prominently near the entrance to any magazine or building or
location whenever personnel are working inside that location.
d. Red Flashing Lights on Buildings - Red flashing lights
indicate that a hazardous operation is in progress. No person
will pass beyond that control point when it is lighted.
e. Extra-hazardous operations may also be indicated by
portable barricades, roadblocks, signs, or other approved
restraints. Passing such restraints is also prohibited.
6.
Government Vehicle Only Areas. POV are prohibited from
entering or using these areas.
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7.
Additional Rules.
a. NO TRANSMITTING DEVICES - The transmitter must be turned
off when passing through the restricted area gate.
b. NO MATCHES OR LIGHTERS - Matches, cigarette lighters,
and other spark/flame producing devices are not permitted in
areas where ammunition and explosives are present unless
approved by the activity Commanding Officer. Only installed
electric lighters shall be allowed in designated smoking areas.
A vehicle is not a designated smoking area.
c. NO RECORDING DEVICES
d. NO PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT - Photographic equipment of
any kind is prohibited within the restricted areas unless the
person has a camera permit approved by their command and issued
by NSASP Pass & ID.
e. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
f. NO FIREARMS OR WEAPONS
approved authorized hunters.
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The only exception is for
g. NO CHILDREN - Only the Commanding Officer, NSASP may
grant a waiver for official events.
h. NO PETS - the only exception is for working dogs for
handicapped employees and approved explosive carrier vehicles.
i. NO FOOD DELIVERIES - Commercial establishments are
prohibited from making food deliveries into the restricted areas.
7.
Parking. PMVs will be park in only authorized spaces and
areas. No parking within 30 ft of explosive operation buildings.
EXPLOSIVE VEHICLES. Identified by placards and flashing
(yellow) lights; POVs will pull to the side of the road, stop
their vehicle, and wait for the explosive vehicle(s) to pass.
8.
SPEED LIMIT.
posted.
9.
Maximum speed is 25 MPH unless otherwise
10. EMERGENCY VEHICLES. Give the right-of-way to ALL emergency
vehicles.
Enclosure
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TRAFFIC COURT AND COURT PENALTIES
1. Purpose. To establish procedures for a traffic court system
on board Naval Support Activity, South Potomac installations per
references (9). The traffic court system within the NSASP
Security Department provides a uniform administrative forum to
impartially adjudicate motor regulation violations on the
installations. This system is not a disciplinary measure or a
substitute for punitive action. Further, this system is not
intended to interfere in any way with the reasonable exercise of
a Commanding Officer's prerogative to issue, suspend, revoke,
deny, or reinstate installation driving privileges.
2. Objective. Traffic court and court penalties, in
conjunction with the NSA South Potomac Naval Security Force
(NSF), helps provide for:
a. Safe movement of vehicles on the installation.
b. Elimination of traffic accidents.
c. Removal of intoxicated drivers
d. Expeditious application of appropriate sanctions.
3. Driving Privileges. Driving a government vehicle or
privately owned vehicle (POV) onboard NSA South Potomac is a
privilege granted by the Commanding Officer. Persons who accept
the privilege must:
a. Lawfully be licensed to operate motor vehicles in
appropriate classification and not be under suspension or
revocation in any state.
b. Comply with Maryland and Virginia state laws and federal
regulations.
c. Implied consent to evidential tests for alcohol or other
drug content of their blood, breath, or urine when lawfully
stopped, apprehended for any offense allegedly committed while
driving a motor vehicle to determine the influence of
intoxicants.
d. ~mpliedconsent for the removal and temporary
impoundment of the POV when parked illegally, or for
unreasonable periods as determined by the Commanding Officer
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4. Administrative Procedures. Reference (a) provides Navy
policy, guidance, procedures and responsibilities for traffic
court operations. The following administrative procedures are
established for processing traffic violations when NSF personnel
issue an Armed Forces Traffic Ticket (DD Form 1408) to a traffic
violator on board NSA South Potomac, Indian Head, MD and
Dahlgren, VA.
a. The traffic violation point system applies to service
members, their families, contractors, visitors, and Department
of Defense (DOD) employees driving POVs on board this
installation. The system also applies to all operators of
government vehicles on or off federal property. Traffic
violation points will be accumulated on an individual's NSA
South Potomac installation driving record. Point values shall
be assessed in accordance with reference (g) and (exhibit (b)).
Individuals who wish to contest the application of any points to
their NSA South Potomac installation driving record should
appear before the traffic court within 14 days of the ticket
being issued.
b. If NSF personnel identify an individual driving on the
installation during a period of suspension or revocation, the
violator will be issued a mandatory court appearance for the
next available court date. In cases where these individuals
will be on temporary assigned duty (TAD) outside of the local
area for the next available court date, the individual must
coordinate with the Installation Security Director to arrange
for traffic court at a later time.
c. Points assessed against a person will remain in effect
for point accumulation purposes for 24 consecutive months. The
review of driver records to delete traffic points will be done
routinely during records update. Removal of points does not
authorize removal of driving record entries for moving
violations, chargeable accidents, suspensions or revocations.
These record entries will remain posted on individual driving
records for the period indicated below:
(1) Chargeable nonfatal traffic accidents or moving
violations-3 years.
(2) Non-mandatory suspensions or revocations-5 years.
(3) Mandatory revocations-7 years.
Enclosure (5)
d. Individual driving records will be retained for the
period of an individual's employment or residency on board NSA
South Potomac. When an individual is transferred from the
installation, released from military service, or ends local
employment, their record shall be maintained for a period of two
years from the date of their transfer/end of employment.
Records shall be destroyed after this two year period.
5. Traffic Court Procedures. The traffic court system provides
an unbiased assessment of facts and applies administrative
action. The Commanding Officer will appoint a minimum of three
Traffic Court Officers (TCOs), E7 and above from a department
other than security (to avoid conflicts of interest) to preside
over traffic court.
a. Traffic Court will be held monthly at NSF Dahlgren every
3rd Tuesday and NSF Indian Head every 3rd Thursday at command
building to hear those cases concerning Armed Force Traffic
Citations (DD Form 1408).
b. Federal Magistrates (DD Form 1805) for more serious
incidents will be handled at the Federal District Court at the
assigned court locations:
(1) Maryland - Naval Air Station Department of Public
Safety, Building 211, 21936 Bundy Road, Patuxent River, MD
(2) Virginia - U.S. Federal District Court, 701 East
Broad Street, Richmond, VA
c. Traffic Court Officers will complete a court findings
letter (Exhibit (a)) documenting judgment found for that
particular court date and forward it to the Public Safety,
Installation Program Director for review before forwarding to
the Commanding Officer.
d. Point assessments are recorded on the violator's driving
record and retained in accordance with paragraph 4c of this
instruction. If a violator receives 3 or more traffic or moving
violations, 12 points within a one-year period or 18 points
within a two-year period, the violator will be required to
attend traffic court and possible suspension of driving
privileges. Suspension or revocation of installation driving
privileges could be for a period of six months to three years.
Enclosure (5)
e. All citations will be marked as either Mandatory or
Optional court appearances. If mandatory, personnel shall appear
before the Traffic Court Officer on the specified date indicated
on the back of the citation (pink copy) for court. If the
person is unable to appear on the specified date/time of court
appearance, he/she shall call the traffic court clerk and make
arrangements for the next court date. If traffic court is
cancelled due to holiday, federal holiday, or if the Traffic
Court Officer is absent, the traffic clerk will refer the case
to the next court date. If he/she fails to appear in court on
the scheduled date or notify the traffic court clerk, it will
result in an automatic 10-day suspension of on-base driving
privileges and the offender must surrender their base decal/pass
f. Persons with citations marked as optional will not be
required to appear in court and are presumed to plead No10
Contendere (No Contest); not pleading guilty, but accepting the
number of points identified on the citation that would normally
be assigned by the Traffic Court Judge for a similar offense.
g. The Traffic Court Officer has the right to suspend onstation driving privileges for periods ranging from one day to
one year depending on the degree of culpability and recurrence.
The Commanding Officer must approve all permanent revocations
and suspensions exceeding one year.
(1) Suspension of driving privileges is a driverimprovement measure initiated only when other measures such as
counseling, remedial driver training, or rehabilitation programs
fail to produce the desired driver performance. When an
individual consistently violates installation traffic or parking
regulations, the TCO may impose a suspension.
( 2 ) Preliminary suspension of station driving
privileges is mandatory based upon an arrest report or other
official documentation of the circumstances of an apprehension
for intoxicated driving.
( 3 ) Preliminary suspension of station driving
privileges is mandatory based upon an official report that an
individual refused to submit to a lawfully requested Blood
Alcohol Content (BAC) test.
( 4 ) Any individual found guilty of intoxicated driving
by civilian court, court martial, non-judicial proceeding under
article 5 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or
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administrative proceedings of reference (g) is prohibited from
operating a motor vehicle on station for a minimum of one year
h. All military members or DoD employees whose installation
driving privileges are revoked or suspended must successfully
complete a prescribed course in remedial driver training before
driving privileges are reinstated.
6. Right of Appeal. Personnel having installation driving
privileges suspended or revoked have the right of appeal, and
the TOC will verbally inform them of this right at the time of
issuance of the written suspension or revocation notice.
Personnel may send appeals, in writing, to the Commanding
Officer, via through departmental channels and the Public Safety,
IPD within 14 working days from the date of the written
notification of suspension or revocation.
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From:
NSA South Potomac Traffic Court Officer
To: NSA South Potomac Security Officer
Subj: NSA SOUTH POTOMAC TRAFFIC COURT FINDINGS
1. The following was determined at NSA South Potomac Traffic
Court on
(Date):
Name of Violator
Citation Number
Judgment
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EXHIBIT-B
TRAFFIC VIOLATION POINT SYSTEM
CHARGE
POINTS/MUST APPEAR
Accidents
Alcohol/Drug Charges
Defective Vehicle (Unsafe)
Driving Over Fire Hose
Driving Over Lawn
Excessive Noise
Failure to Exhibit Registration
Failure to Obey a Police Officer
Failure to Stop at Stop Sign
Failure to Yield Right-of-way
Failure to Yield Right-of-way To Emergency Vehicle
Failure to Yield Right-of-way to Explosive Vehicle
Failure to Yield Right-of-way to Pedestrian
Failure to Stop for School Bus
Following too Close
Headphones/Earphones (Wearing While Driving)
Impeding Traffic
Improper Passing
Improper Turning
Motorcycle (Failure to Wear Approved Equipment)
Moving Violations Involving Driver Error
Operator License Violations
Parking Illegally (Repeat Offender)
Reckless Driving
Registration (Altered, Expired, or None)
Seat Belts, Operator or Occupants Failure to Use
While Moving (Operator Assessed Points)
Speeding: 1 - 10 MPH
11 - 15 MPH
16 - 20 MPH
21 - & above
Speed Contest
Speed Too Fast for Conditions
Stopped on Traveled Portion of Roadway
Vehicle Running While Unattended
Vehicle Running With No Lights
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Notes :
1. When two or more violations are committed on a single
occasion, the points may be assessed for each individual
violation.
2. An Advisory Letter shall be sent to any violator, via their
unit command or supervisor, who has acquired six or more points
3. An individual's base driving privileges shall be
suspended/revoked for any alcohol/drug related charge or an
accumulation of 12 points in a 12 month period.
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TRAFFIC COURT AND COURT PENALTIES
1. Purpose. To establish procedures for a traffic court system
on board Naval Support Activity, South Potomac installations per
references (9). The traffic court system within the NSASP
Security Department provides a uniform administrative forum to
impartially adjudicate motor regulation violations on the
installations. This system is not a disciplinary measure or a
substitute for punitive action. Further, this system is not
intended to interfere in any way with the reasonable exercise of
a Commanding Officer's prerogative to issue, suspend, revoke,
deny, or reinstate installation driving privileges.
Objective. Traffic court and court penalties, in
conjunction with the NSA South Potomac Naval Security Force
(NSF), helps provide for:
2.
a. Safe movement of vehicles on the installation.
b. Elimination of traffic accidents.
c. Removal of intoxicated drivers.
d. Expeditious application of appropriate sanctions.
3. Driving Privileges. Driving a government vehicle or
privately owned vehicle (POV) onboard NSA South Potomac is a
privilege granted by the Commanding Officer. Persons who accept
the privilege must:
a. Lawfully be licensed to operate motor vehicles in
appropriate classification and not be under suspension or
revocation in any state.
b. Comply with Maryland and Virginia state laws and federal
regulations.
c. Implied consent to evidential tests for alcohol or other
drug content of their blood, breath, or urine when lawfully
stopped, apprehended for any offense allegedly committed while
driving a motor vehicle to determine the influence of
intoxicants.
d. Implied consent for the removal and temporary
impoundment of the POV when parked illegally, or for
unreasonable periods as determined by the Commanding Officer.
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4. ~dministrativeProcedures. Reference (a) provides Navy
policy, guidance, procedures and responsibilities for traffic
court operations. The following administrative procedures are
established for processing traffic violations when NSF personnel
issue an Armed Forces Traffic Ticket (DD Form 1408) to a traffic
violator on board NSA South Potomac, Indian Head, MD and
Dahlgren, VA.
a. The traffic violation point system applies to service
members, their families, contractors, visitors, and Department
of Defense (DOD) employees driving POVs on board this
installation. The system also applies to all operators of
government vehicles on or off federal property. Traffic
violation points will be accumulated on an individual's NSA
South Potomac installation driving record. Point values shall
be assessed in accordance with reference (g) and (exhibit (b)).
Individuals who wish to contest the application of any points to
their NSA South Potomac installation driving record should
appear before the traffic court within 14 days of the ticket
being issued.
b. If NSF personnel identify an individual driving on the
installation during a period of suspension or revocation, the
violator will be issued a mandatory court appearance for the
next available court date. In cases where these individuals
will be on temporary assigned duty (TAD) outside of the local
area for the next available court date, the individual must
coordinate with the Installation Security Director to arrange
for traffic court at a later time.
c. Points assessed against a person will remain in effect
for point accumulation purposes for 24 consecutive months. The
review of driver records to delete traffic points will be done
routinely during records update. Removal of points does not
authorize removal of driving record entries for moving
violations, chargeable accidents, suspensions or revocations.
These record entries will remain posted on individual driving
records for the period indicated below:
(1) Chargeable nonfatal traffic accidents or moving
violations-3 years.
(2) Non-mandatory suspensions or revocations-5 years.
(3) Mandatory revocations-7 years
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d. Individual driving records will be retained for the
period of an individual's employment or residency on board NSA
South Potomac. When an individual is transferred from the
installation, released from military service, or ends local
employment, their record shall be maintained for a period of two
years from the date of their transfer/end of employment.
Records shall be destroyed after this two year period.
5. Traffic Court Procedures. The traffic court system provides
an unbiased assessment of facts and applies administrative
action. The Commanding Officer will appoint a minimum of three
Traffic Court Officers (TCOs), E7 and above from a department
other than security (to avoid conflicts of interest) to preside
over traffic court.
a. Traffic Court will be held monthly at NSF Dahlgren every
3rd Tuesday and NSF Indian Head every 3rd Thursday at command
building to hear those cases concerning Armed Force Traffic
Citations (DD Form 1408).
b. Federal Magistrates (DD Form 1805) for more serious
incidents will be handled at the Federal District Court at the
assigned court locations:
(1) Maryland - Naval Air Station Department of Public
Safety, Building 211, 21936 Bundy Road, Patuxent River, MD
(2) Virginia - U.S. Federal District Court, 701 East
Broad Street, Richmond, VA
c. Traffic Court Officers will complete a court findings
letter (Exhibit (a)) documenting judgment found for that
particular court date and forward it to the Public Safety,
Installation Program Director for review before forwarding to
the Commanding Officer.
d. Point assessments are recorded on the violator's driving
record and retained in accordance with paragraph 4c of this
instruction. If a violator receives 3 or more traffic or moving
violations, 12 points within a one-year period or 18 points
within a two-year period, the violator will be required to
attend traffic court and possible suspension of driving
privileges. Suspension or revocation of installation driving
privileges could be for a period of six months to three years.
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e. All citations will be marked as either Mandatory or
Optional court appearances. If mandatory, personnel shall appear
before the Traffic Court Officer on the specified date indicated
on the back of the citation (pink copy) for court. If the
person is unable to appear on the specified date/time of court
appearance, he/she shall call the traffic court clerk and make
arrangements for the next court date. If traffic court is
cancelled due to holiday, federal holiday, or if the Traffic
Court Officer is absent, the traffic clerk will refer the case
to the next court date. If he/she fails to appear in court on
the scheduled date or notify the traffic court clerk, it will
result in an automatic 10-day suspension of on-base driving
privileges and the offender must surrender their base decal/pass.
f. Persons with citations marked as optional will not be
required to appear in court and are presumed to plead Nolo
Contendere (No Contest) ; not pleading guilty, but accepting the
number of points identified on the citation that would normally
be assigned by the Traffic Court Judge for a similar offense.
g. The Traffic Court Officer has the right to suspend onstation driving privileges for periods ranging from one day to
one year depending on the degree of culpability and recurrence
The Commanding Officer must approve all permanent revocations
and suspensions exceeding one year.
(1) Suspension of driving privileges is a driverimprovement measure initiated only when other measures such as
counseling, remedial driver training, or rehabilitation programs
fail to produce the desired driver performance. When an
individual consistently violates installation traffic or parking
regulations, the TCO may impose a suspension.
( 2 ) Preliminary suspension of station driving
privileges is mandatory based upon an arrest report or other
official documentation of the circumstances of an apprehension
for intoxicated driving.
( 3 ) Preliminary suspension of station driving
privileges is mandatory based upon an official report that an
individual refused to submit to a lawfully requested Blood
Alcohol Content (BAC) test.
(4) Any individual found guilty of intoxicated driving
by civilian court, court martial, non-judicial proceeding under
article 5 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, or
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administrative proceedings of reference (g) is prohibited from
operating a motor vehicle on station for a minimum of one year.
h. All military members or DoD employees whose installation
driving privileges are revoked or suspended must successfully
complete a prescribed course in remedial driver training before
driving privileges are reinstated.
6. Right of Appeal. Personnel having installation driving
privileges suspended or revoked have the right of appeal, and
the TOC will verbally inform them of this right at the time of
issuance of the written suspension or revocation notice.
Personnel may send appeals, in writing, to the Commanding
Officer, via through departmental channels and the Public Safety
IPD within 14 working days from the date of the written
notification of suspension or revocation.
Enclosure
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2 6 2009'
EXHIBIT-
From:
NSA South Potomac Traffic Court Officer
To: NSA South Potomac Security Officer
Subj: NSA SOUTH POTOMAC TRAFFIC COURT FINDINGS
1. The following was determined at NSA South Potomac Traffic
Court on
(Date):
Name of Violator
Judgment
Citation Number
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EXHIBIT-B
TRAFFIC VIOLATION POINT SYSTEM
CHARGE
POINTS/MUST APPEAR
Accidents
Alcohol/Drug Charges
Defective Vehicle (Unsafe)
Driving Over Fire Hose
Driving Over Lawn
Excessive Noise
Failure to Exhibit Registration
Failure to Obey a Police Officer
Failure to Stop at Stop Sign
Failure to Yield Right-of-way
Failure to Yield Right-of-way To Emergency Vehicle
Failure to Yield Right-of-way to Explosive Vehicle
Failure to Yield Right-of-way to Pedestrian
Failure to Stop for School Bus
Following too Close
Headphones/Earphones (Wearing While Driving)
Impeding Traffic
Improper Passing
Improper Turning
Motorcycle (Failure to Wear Approved Equipment)
Moving Violations Involving Driver Error
Operator License Violations
Parking Illegally (Repeat Offender)
Reckless Driving
Registration (Altered, Expired, or None)
Seat Belts, Operator or Occupants Failure to Use
While Moving (Operator Assessed Points)
Speeding: 1 - 10 MPH
11 - 15 MPH
16 - 20 MPH
21 - & above
Speed Contest
Speed Too Fast for Conditions
Stopped on Traveled Portion of Roadway
Vehicle Running While Unattended
Vehicle Running With No Lights
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Notes :
1. When two or more violations are committed on a single
occasion, the points may be assessed for each individual
violation.
2. An Advisory Letter shall be sent to any violator, via their
unit command or supervisor, who has acquired six or more points
3. An individual's base driving privileges shall be
suspended/revoked for any alcohol/drug related charge or an
accumulation of 12 points in a 12 month period.
Enclosure (5)
VEHICLE TOWING PROCEDURES
1.
General. This applies to any non-government vehicle. When
employees operate or park their vehicle on base, it is entirely
the owner's responsibility to ensure the vehicle is parked legally
in identified parking space appropriate for their use, does not
pose a force protection threat, a safety risk, or an environmental
risk, and possess valid license plates and either a valid DoD
decal or vehicle pass for the entire duration of their employment
or visit.
2.
Towing Criteria. Vehicles that fail to meet the above
criteria shall be towed by a commercial operator and stored by a
commercial operator; both the towing and the storage are at the
owner's expense. Subsequent disposition of towed vehicles is a
civil matter between the owner and the towing company. In those
cases below where a citation/warning is required before a vehicle
is towed, only one shall be issued. In all cases, once a vehicle
is identified for towing, the Law Enforcement Shift Supervisor
making that determination shall have the DoD decal removed from
the vehicle.
a. Any vehicle may be towed immediately and without warning
if, in their best judgment, the Commanding Officer, Executive
Officer or the Security Officer determines that the towing of that
vehicle is necessary to maintain safety, security, or good order
and discipline on NSA South Potomac installations.
b. Additionally, the Law Enforcement Shift Supervisor is
authorized to direct that vehicles meeting any of the following
criteria may be towed:
(1) Vehicles operated by impaired drivers may be towed
immediately and without warning at the owner's expense.
(2) Vehicles operated by an owner or driver who, as a
result of law enforcement action, is under apprehension may be
towed immediately and without warning at the owner's expense.
Vehicles deemed a force protection risk may be towed
immediately and without warning at the owner's expense. Vehicles
that meet one or more of the following criteria shall be
considered a force protection risk.
(3)
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(a) Vehicles displaying an NDW temporary vehicle
pass or DoD decal that was issued to a different vehicle.
(d) Vehicles found to bear either a vehicle pass or
license plates that clearly show evidence of tampering.
(c) Vehicles without a visible license plate or
clearly posted registration, permanent or temporary, and no valid
DoD decal or vehicle pass immediately visible.
(d) Vehicles without a visible license plate or DoD
decals and upon which a check of both the Consolidated Law
Enforcement Operations Center (CLEOC) and either Virginia or
Maryland state systems returns no information.
(e) Vehicles that do not meet other criteria, yet
in the professional judgment of the law enforcement shift
supervisor or higher authority, present a force protection risk.
( 4 ) Vehicles being operated by drivers who are currently
prohibited from driving onboard NSA South Potomac installations
and annexes may be towed immediately and without warning at the
owner's expense.
( 5 ) Vehicles that pose a safety hazard may be towed
immediately and without warning at the owner's expense.
(6) Vehicles that pose an environmental hazard may be
towed immediately and without warning at the owner's expense.
( 7 ) Vehicles that impede or inhibit actions deemed
necessary before, during, or after an emergency, fire, disaster,
or other emergent event may be towed immediately and without
warning at the owner's expense. If time allows, the law
enforcement shift supervisor should attempt to first receive
permission from the Security Officer, Executive Officer or
Commanding Officer, but if the urgency of the situation dictates,
the law enforcement shift supervisor is empowered to direct this
action on his/her authority.
Vehicles that are disabled by a traffic incident and
the operator are either unavailable or physically incapable of
having the vehicle towed to a place of safety fo
(8)
Enclosure (6)
VEHICLE TOWING PROCEDURES
General. This applies to any non-government vehicle. When
employees operate or park their vehicle on base, it is entirely
the owner's responsibility to ensure the vehicle is parked legally
in identified parking space appropriate for their use, does not
pose a force protection threat, a safety risk, or an environmental
risk, and possess valid license plates and either a valid DoD
decal or vehicle pass for the entire duration of their employment
or visit.
I.
Towing Criteria. Vehicles that fail to meet the above
criteria shall be towed by a commercial operator and stored by a
commercial operator; both the towing and the storage are at the
owner's expense. Subsequent disposition of towed vehicles is a
civil matter between the owner and the towing company. In those
cases below where a citation/warning is required before a vehicle
is towed, only one shall be issued. In all cases, once a vehicle
is identified for towing, the Law Enforcement Shift Supervisor
making that determination shall have the DoD decal removed from
the vehicle.
2.
a. Any vehicle may be towed immediately and without warning
if, in their best judgment, the Commanding Officer, Executive
Officer or the Security Officer determines that the towing of that
vehicle is necessary to maintain safety, security, or good order
and discipline on NSA South Potomac installations.
b. Additionally, the Law Enforcement Shift Supervisor is
authorized to direct that vehicles meeting any of the following
criteria may be towed:
(1) Vehicles operated by impaired drivers may be towed
immediately and without warning at the owner's expense.
(2) Vehicles operated by an owner or driver who, as a
result of law enforcement action, is under apprehension may be
towed immediately and without warning at the owner's expense.
(3) Vehicles deemed a force protection risk may be towed
immediately and without warning at the owner's expense. Vehicles
that meet one or more of the following criteria shall be
considered a force protection risk.
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(a) Vehicles displaying an NDW temporary vehicle
pass or DoD decal that was issued to a different vehicle.
(d) Vehicles found to bear either a vehicle pass or
license plates that clearly show evidence of tampering.
(c) Vehicles without a visible license plate or
clearly posted registration, permanent or temporary, and no valid
DoD decal or vehicle pass immediately visible.
(d) Vehicles without a visible license plate or DoD
decals and upon which a check of both the Consolidated Law
Enforcement Operations Center (CLEOC) and either Virginia or
Maryland state systems returns no information.
(e) Vehicles that do not meet other criteria, yet
in the professional judgment of the law enforcement shift
supervisor or higher authority, present a force protection risk.
(4) Vehicles being operated by drivers who are currently
prohibited from driving onboard NSA South Potomac installations
and annexes may be towed immediately and without warning at the
owner's expense.
( 5 ) Vehicles that pose a safety hazard may be towed
immediately and without warning at the owner's expense.
(6) Vehicles that pose an environmental hazard may be
towed immediately and without warning at the owner's expense.
( 7 ) Vehicles that impede or inhibit actions deemed
necessary before, during, or after an emergency, fire, disaster,
or other emergent event may be towed immediately and without
warning at the owner's expense. If time allows, the law
enforcement shift supervisor should attempt to first receive
permission from the Security Officer, Executive Officer or
Commanding Officer, but if the urgency of the situation dictates,
the law enforcement shift supervisor is empowered to direct this
action on his/her authority.
( 8 ) Vehicles that are disabled by a traffic incident and
the operator are either unavailable or physically incapable of
having the vehicle towed to a place of safety for storage or
safekeeping, may be towed immediately and without warning at the
owner's expense.
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(9) Vehicles that are wrecked, dismantled, or partially
dismantled may be towed immediately and without warning at the
owner's expense.
(10) Vehicles found to be on base without proper
permission may be towed immediately and without warning at the
owner's expense. Examples include, but are not limited to,
vehicles owned by members who are no longer employed by the U.S.
government, no longer employed by a DoD contractor, or owned by
members that have separated from the military and are not
otherwise entitled to be onboard NSA South Potomac installations
or annexes.
(11) Vehicles parked in areas marked with specific time
limits may be towed without warning once the parking time limit is
exceeded at the owner's expense.
(12) Vehicles that are parked illegally in a manner that
does not pose a force protection or safety hazard may be towed at
the owner's expense after a citation is issued and 14 days have
elapsed.
3.
Abandoned Vehicles. Vehicles that are deemed "Abandoned"
will have a citation DD Form 1408 issued by Abandoned Vehicle
Officer and after 14 days have elapsed since placing the citation
and the vehicle has not moved. The owner will have 72 hours to
remove the vehicle from the installation. Failure to comply with
this provision will result in the vehicle's being towed at the
owner's expense.
a. A vehicle that meets one or more of the following criteria
will be considered as abandoned property:
(1) License plates expired more than 60 days
(2) DoD decal expired more than 60 days.
(3) One or more flat tires.
(4) Clearly inoperable due to one or more conditions not
listed.
( 5 ) Vandalized.
(6) Covered with tarp or other vehicle cover that
prevents NSA South Potomac security from immediately viewing both
the license plates and DoD decal. Depending upon the location of
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the vehicle, this may also be considered a force protection threat
and handled per those procedures.
(7) Vehicles covered, but not meeting the above criteria
but with a cover that is torn or otherwise not completely affixed
to the vehicle and deemed an eyesore.
Vehicles that will be in violation of base, local,
state, or federal law if moved by the owner provided that the
vehicle does not pose a force protection threat, a safety risk, or
an environmental risk, is parked legally, and possess valid
license plates and either a valid decal or vehicle pass.
(8)
(9) Vehicles that are deemed an eyesore by the
Commanding Officer, the Executive Officer, and Command Master
Chief of NSA South Potomac.
b. The vehicle will be taken into custody and placed in a
secure lot to prevent theft, pilferage, or unwarranted
deterioration.
c. The DoD decal shall be removed at the same time the
citation is issued.
d. After the vehicle has been towed, the Abandoned Vehicle
Officer will complete DD Form 2506 (Vehicle Impoundment Report) as
a record of the actions taken. An inventory listing of personal
property will be done to protect the owner, law enforcement
personnel (security), the tow operator, and the Commanding Officer
if the vehicle is open or accessed while on one of NSA South
Potomac installations.
e. Each file will contain proof that diligent inquiries were
conducted in order to ascertain or locate the owner or their next
of kin or legal representative.
f. After a diligent inquiry and 120 days have passed, the
property maybe disposed of references a and b.
(1) Once the property is taken into custody and placed
in secure lot and the owner, next of kin, or legal representative
is located and wishes to recover the property.
They must reimburse the installation for any costs incurred in
order to collect, transport, or store the property.
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(2) If the property is sold to the public the proceeds
from the sale shall be used to for reimbursement and any excess
the amount will go to support MWR per Ref (b).
4.
Towing Procedures
a. If a vehicle meets one or more of the towing criteria
listed above, the Law Enforcement Shift Supervisor shall ensure
that a reasonable check of records is completed to determine the
owner of the vehicle.
(1) For the purposes of towing, a reasonable check of
records is defined as a check of the Consolidated Law Enforcement
Operations Center (CLEOC) database. If CLEOC contains information
on the vehicle, then that information shall be annotated in the
desk journal entry and no additional sources shall be consulted.
(2) It is the vehicle owner's responsibility to ensure
the contact information in CLEOC is correct.
(3) If there is no information in CLEOC, then a check is
made of either Virginia or Maryland States systems returns no
information. Results of the states system shall be annotated in
the desk journal entry.
b. If the vehicle information shows the member is a member of
a unit not currently on deployment, then the citation on the
vehicle shall constitute notification and fair warning; no
additional action shall be necessary. If the CLEOC or states
systems determines the owner is a member of a unit on deployment,
then a reasonable attempt shall then be made to notify the owner
via his/her chain of command and sending of a letter. Either
action is considered sufficient notification and fair warning;
both actions are required. It is the owner's responsibility to
ensure that arrangements are made to move the vehicle or bring it
into compliance before the deadline for towing.
c. If the vehicle is towed immediately under one or more of
the above conditions, then the towing of the vehicle shall be
annotated in the desk journal along with the criteria under which
it was towed.
d. After the vehicle has been towed, the police officer will
complete DD Form 2506 (Vehicle Impoundment Report) as a record of
the actions taken. An inventory listing of personal property will
be done to protect the owner, law enforcement personnel
(security), the tow operator, and the Commanding Officer if the
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vehicle is open or accessed while on one of NSASP installations or
annexes in an attempt to affect the tow. Law enforcement shift
supervisor shall ensure the towing of the vehicle is annotated in
the desk journal.
5.
Stolen PMVs or Vehicles Involved in Criminal Activity.
a. When the PMV is to be held for criminal evidentiary
purposes, the vehicle should remain in the custody of the
applicable service or until law enforcement purposes are served
b. Recovered stolen PMVs will be released to the registered
owner, unless held for evidentiary purposes, or to the law
enforcement agency reporting the vehicle stolen, as appropriate.
c. A PMV held on request of other authorities (e.g.,accident
or criminal investigations, temporary storage) will be retained in
the custody of the applicable service or until the vehicle can be
released to such authorities.
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