AFI31-218 — Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision

AFI31-218 governs motor vehicle traffic supervision, including motorcycle and moped protective equipment requirements.

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  • Publication number: AFI31-218
  • Title: MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION
  • Date: 2026-07-15

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It addresses motorcycle and moped PPE, helmet-related violation coding, records disposition, and publication precedence. Compliance with the guidance memorandum is mandatory, and the memorandum becomes void after one year or upon an interim change or rewrite.

Topics covered

  • Motor vehicle traffic supervision
  • Motorcycle and moped PPE
  • Helmet violation codes
  • Records disposition
  • Publication precedence

Questions and answers

Is compliance with the AFI31-218 guidance memorandum mandatory?

Compliance with this memorandum is mandatory. (paragraph 31-218)

What PPE reference applies to motorcycle and moped operators?

For approved PPE refer to DoD Instruction 6055.04, DoD Motor Vehicle and Traffic Safety, paragraph 3.3.d. (paragraph 5-2)

What violation covers failing to wear a motorcycle helmet?

Failure to wear an approved helmet while operating or riding on a motorcycle, MOPED, or a three or four–wheel vehicle powered by a motorcycle–like engine. (paragraph 5-2)

How must records generated under AFI31-218 be handled?

Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to AFI 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. (paragraph 31-218)

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