LUKEAFBI24-304 — Vehicle Accident And Abuse Program

LUKEAFBI24-304 governs the Vehicle Accident and Abuse Program and procedures for managing government motor vehicle accidents, abuse, and damage.

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  • Publication number: LUKEAFBI24-304
  • Title: VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND ABUSE PROGRAM
  • Date: 2022-05-04

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The publication defines vehicle accidents, vehicle abuse, and incidents, and identifies authority for determining those categories. It requires accident documentation, repair-release actions, outside-agency contracting, and funding coordination.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel assigned or attached to the 56th Fighter Wing (56 FW).

Topics covered

  • Vehicle accidents
  • Vehicle abuse
  • Government motor vehicles
  • Accident documentation
  • Vehicle repairs
  • Vehicle maintenance discrepancies

Questions and answers

What forms are required after a vehicle accident?

A DD Form 518, Accident Identification Card, must be filled out at the scene of an accident, even if the accident is minor, or is not the fault of the operator. Additionally, the operator must report an accident on an SF Form 91, Motor Vehicle Accident Report. (paragraph 6-3)

How quickly must vehicle safety issues and other discrepancies be reported?

Safety issues must be reported immediately upon identification and all other discrepancies must be turned in within 24 hours of identification. (paragraph 2)

When must an operator stop using a vehicle because of a discrepancy?

When any of the discrepancies listed below are identified, the operator will discontinue use of the vehicle and report the discrepancy to Vehicle Management as soon as possible. (paragraph 2)

What approval is required to modify a vehicle?

Adding on equipment or modifying a vehicle without written permission from the LGRV Vehicle Fleet Management or Vehicle Management Superintendent. (paragraph 6-3)

Who determines whether vehicle damage is abuse, an accident, or an incident?

The VFM/VMS/Civilian equivalent is the fleet management functional expert with the authority to determine what is/is not vehicle abuse, accident or an incident. (paragraph 1)

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