Violate new traffic rules, lose base driving privilege

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  • By Airman 1st Class Frank Casciotta
  • 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --  On Feb. 1 the 71st Security Forces Squadron implemented 19 changes to base driving regulations.

The new regulations not only add points to base driving records, they can result in revocation of base driving privileges for seven days to a year.

"These new regulations are meant to increase safety and act as a deterrent against driving violations," said Master Sgt. Travis Talton, the operations superintendent for the 71st SFS.
One change is a new regulation regarding cellphone use.

Cellphone use is prohibited while operating motorized vehicles. A single violation will result in a seven-day driving suspension on base. A second violation will result in a 30-day suspension.

The changes to driving regulations apply to both military and civilian drivers.

The changes are:
  • Exceeding the speed limit by more than 15-20 mph will result in a seven-day driving suspension on base. A second violation within six months will result in a 30-day driving suspension and five points added to the driver's base driving record.
  • Exceeding the posted speed limit in base housing by 7 mph or more will result in a 30-day driving suspension and five points added to the driver's base driving record.
  • Driving while impaired with a blood alcohol level of more than 0.05 but less than 0.08 will result in a 60-day driving suspension and six points added to the driver's base driving record.
  • Driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher will result in a one-year driving suspension and eight points on the driver's base driving record.
  • A hit-and-run resulting in property damage will result in a 60-day driving suspension and six points on the driver's base driving record.
  • Knowingly or willingly allowing a physically impaired person to operate a vehicle will result in the passenger, or passengers, receiving six points on the driver's base driving record.
  • Reckless driving will result in a 60-day driving suspension and six points on the driver's base driving record.
  • Attempting to elude any security forces member will result in a one-year driving suspension.
  • Leaving a vehicle unattended while it is running will result in three points on the operator's base driving record unless the vehicle is in a home carport or driveway.
  • Parking in a handicap space without proper credentials will result in a 30-day driving suspension and three points on the driver's base driving record.
  • Three parking violations within 12 months will result a 30-day driving suspension and three points on the driver's base driving record. Each violation after will result in an additional 30 days. On the sixth violation the driver will receive a six-month driving suspension.
  • If base personnel, military or civilian, receive six points on their base driving record within six months it will result in an advisory letter sent to their supervisor and commander.
  • If personnel, military or civilian, receive 12 points on their base driving record within a year, or 18 points within two years, their driving privileges will be suspended no less than six months.