AFI31-218_911AWSUP — Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision

AFI31-218_911AWSUP governs motor vehicle traffic supervision, driving, parking, vehicle operation, accidents, and impaired-driver procedures on the installation.

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  • Publication number: AFI31-218_911AWSUP
  • Title: MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION
  • Date: 2026-05-27

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It establishes requirements for vehicle administration, road and parking rules, flight line driving, vehicle equipment, seat belts, and accident reporting. It also sets standards for DUI processing, alcohol testing, chemical testing, administrative action, and driving privilege suspensions and revocations.

Applies to: It applies to personnel at all levels, including the Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and civilians while on this installation, except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • Motor vehicle administration
  • Flight line driving
  • Parking violations
  • Motorcycle safety
  • Accident reporting
  • Impaired-driver processing
  • Chemical testing
  • Driving privilege suspensions and revocations

Questions and answers

What license must a driver possess to operate a motor vehicle?

No person shall drive or operate any motor vehicle, unless the person possesses a valid state and/or government driver’s license. (paragraph 1)

Can drivers use a cell phone while driving?

Cell phone use is prohibited while driving unless a hands free device is used. While operating a motor vehicle, the driver is not permitted to text or send an e-mail using a cell phone. (paragraph 2)

What must vehicles do before entering the flight line?

All vehicles, except emergency and alert vehicles responding to an alert or emergency, shall stop prior to entering the flight line and accomplish a FOD check. (paragraph 2)

Who may use handicapped parking spaces?

Only vehicles with designated handicapped placards or license plates are authorized to utilize these spaces. (paragraph 8)

What safety equipment must ATV operators wear?

Operators must wear an approved protective helmet with full face shield, (combat helmet not authorized for training), or goggles, boots, full-fingered gloves, long sleeves down, long trousers and a contrasting vest or belt.

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