RAMSTEINABI31-218 governs installation traffic rules and the safe, efficient movement of personnel and vehicles.
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RAMSTEINABI31-218 covers motor vehicles, bicycles, roller skates, and pedestrian traffic across areas under the control of the 86th Airlift Wing. It includes requirements for U.S. Forces Certificates of License, driver documents, eye tests, suspensions, revocations, and penalties.
Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel operating a motor vehicle on any installation under the control of the 86 AW.
Failure to comply with the publication is punishable as a violation of Article 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and United States Code 5 as applicable.
U.S. Forces Certificates of License are valid for 5 years.
DTSs will administer eye tests to applicants younger than 65. Applicants who are 65 years and older must have their eyes examined by an optometrist or an eye-vision professional to obtain or renew a U.S. Forces Certificate of License. Proof of eye-test results will not be accepted if the document is over 60 calendar days old.
At the time of stop, drivers and occupants are required to present all pertinent documents to the Security Forces member, German/U.S. Law Enforcement official, or Guard. (paragraph 6-5)
Members of the U.S. Forces and the civilian component who are on Temporary Duty (TDY) in Germany and have a valid country license may take the driver’s test to obtain a U.S. Forces Certificate of License to operate a U.S. Forces-registered POV. The license is valid only while on orders for Germany.