AR 190-5 — Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision {opnav 11200.5d; Afi 31-218(i); Mco 5110.1d; Dlar 5720.1}

AR 190-5 governs motor vehicle traffic supervision, driving privileges, vehicle registration, traffic enforcement, and accident procedures on military installations.

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  • Publication number: AR 190-5
  • Title: MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION {OPNAV 11200.5D; AFI 31-218(I); MCO 5110.1D; DLAR 5720.1}
  • Date: 05/22/2006
  • Proponent: PMG
  • Status: ACTIVE

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AR 190-5 addresses driver licensing, vehicle registration, traffic planning, intoxicated driving, traffic points, accident investigations, and vehicle impoundment. It requires compliance with installation traffic rules, documentation for vehicle operation, and specified procedures for testing, suspension, and reinstatement.

Applies to: This regulation establishes policy, responsibilities, and procedures for motor vehicle traffic supervision on military installations in the continental United States (CONUS) and overseas areas.

Topics covered

  • Driving privileges
  • Motor vehicle registration
  • Traffic planning
  • Intoxicated driving procedures
  • Traffic accident investigation
  • Traffic point system
  • Privately owned vehicle impoundment

Questions and answers

What is required to register a vehicle on an Army installation?

Vehicle registration is required on all Army installations through use of the Vehicle Registration System (VRS). (paragraph 2-1)

Is driving a Government vehicle or POV on a military installation a right?

Driving a Government vehicle or POV on military installations is a privilege granted by the installation commander. (paragraph 2-1)

When may driving privileges be suspended for parking violations?

Driving privileges may also be suspended for up to 6 months if a driver continually violates installation parking regulations. (paragraph 2-2)

When are driving privileges restored after an intoxicated driving case?

The suspension of driving privileges for military and civilian personnel shall be restored if a final disposition indicates a finding of not guilty, charges are dismissed or reduced to an offense not amounting to intoxicated driving, or where an equivalent determination is made in a nonjudicial proceeding. (paragraph 2-2)

Can restricted driving privileges be granted while a license is suspended or revoked?

Probation or restricted driving privileges will not be granted to any person whose driver license or right to operate motor vehicles is under suspension or revocation by a State, Federal, or host nation licensing authority. (paragraph 2-10)

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