DOVERAFBI31-218 — Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision

DOVERAFBI31-218 governs motor vehicle traffic supervision, driving privileges, and traffic safety on Dover AFB.

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  • Publication number: DOVERAFBI31-218
  • Title: MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION
  • Date: 2017-08-04

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It covers vehicle operation, traffic supervision, driving records, towing, troop movements, bicycles, pedestrians, signs, markings, and non-motorized transportation. It establishes requirements and prohibitions for registration, driving privileges, vehicle towing, pedestrian movement, and emergency vehicles.

Applies to: This instruction implements AFI 31-218(I), Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision and applies to all personnel assigned, attached or transiting Dover AFB and all personnel residing on or visiting Dover AFB.

Topics covered

  • Motor vehicle operation
  • Driving privileges
  • Traffic point system
  • Vehicle impoundment and towing
  • Troop movements
  • Bicycle safety
  • Pedestrian traffic
  • Emergency vehicle right-of-way

Questions and answers

What off-road vehicles are prohibited on Dover AFB?

Go-carts, mini-bikes, dirt bikes, stock cars, ATVs, gators, mules, golf carts, and segways, etc. will not be operated on the base or in family housing. (paragraph 2)

What happens when a vehicle has a suspended, canceled, or revoked registration?

Personnel operating a vehicle with a suspended, canceled or revoked registration will be cited, the vehicle towed and the vehicle operator’s base driving privileges may be revoked for one year. (paragraph 2)

Who is subject to driving privilege suspensions and revocations?

Suspensions and revocations apply to active duty, reserve, civil service, dependents, retirees, and nonmilitary affiliated civilians. (paragraph 4)

Can an uninsured POV be operated on Dover AFB?

An uninsured POV will not be operated on-base under any circumstances. (paragraph 6)

Who pays towing and storage costs for a vehicle?

Vehicle owners will be responsible for all towing and storage costs. (paragraph 6)

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