AFI31-218_IP_JBCHARLESTONSUP — Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision

AFI31-218_IP_JBCHARLESTONSUP governs motor vehicle traffic supervision and driving privileges on Joint Base Charleston.

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  • Publication number: AFI31-218_IP_JBCHARLESTONSUP
  • Title: MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION
  • Date: 2017-03-29

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It covers vehicle credentials, traffic safety coordination, magistrate authority, driving suspensions, and alcohol-related violations. It requires current licenses, registration, and insurance and establishes consequences for false vehicle information and impaired driving.

Applies to: This supplement is applicable to all persons owning or operating motor vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles or skateboards on Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS), including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard (ANG).

Topics covered

  • Vehicle credentials
  • Traffic safety engineering
  • Magistrate duties
  • Driving privilege suspensions
  • South Carolina DUI standards
  • Zero tolerance violations

Questions and answers

Are international driver’s permits authorized for driving on JB CHS?

International driver’s permits are not authorized for driving on JB CHS. (paragraph 2-1)

What happens when someone knowingly provides false vehicle credential information?

Personnel who knowingly furnish false or misleading information regarding the vehicle credentials are subject to driving revocation, base debarment and arrests by civil authorities. (paragraph 2-1)

Why can driving privileges be suspended or revoked on the installation?

The driving privileges of any individual operating a vehicle on the installation may be suspended or revoked due to point accumulation or driver behavior. (paragraph 31-1)

How long does a driving suspension remain effective?

The suspension will remain effective for the entire period of the suspension unless the installation commander or his/her designee approves an appeal. (paragraph 31-1)

What is South Carolina’s alcohol concentration standard for driving under the influence?

The percentage standard in South Carolina for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is .08% or more for individuals 21 years of age and older. (paragraph 2-4)

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