USAFE-AFAFRICAI31-202_IP — Driver And Vehicle Requirements And The Installation Traffic Code For The U.s. Forces In Germany

USAFE-AFAFRICAI31-202_IP governs POV licensing, registration, inspections, traffic rules, disposal, and strip-lot safety in Germany.

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  • Publication number: USAFE-AFAFRICAI31-202_IP
  • Title: DRIVER AND VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS AND THE INSTALLATION TRAFFIC CODE FOR THE U.S. FORCES IN GERMANY
  • Date: 2025-08-11

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The publication covers U.S. Forces Certificates of License, driving privileges, POV registration, German traffic requirements, and vehicle disposal. It requires mechanical inspections, insurance, safety equipment, and compliance with German traffic laws on U.S. Forces installations.

Topics covered

  • POV licensing and driving privileges
  • POV registration and inspections
  • German traffic laws
  • Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses
  • U.S. Forces license suspensions
  • German license plates
  • ESSO Cards
  • POV disposal

Questions and answers

When is an MSF card issued?

An MSF card will be issued on the completion of either course. (paragraph 2)

Are Navy civilians and Family members required to have an MSF training card for a motorcycle license endorsement?

Navy civilian personnel and Family members are not required to have an MSF training card to obtain a motorcycle license endorsement to their U.S. Forces Certificate of License. (paragraph 2)

What happens for abuse of alcohol or controlled substances?

Abuse of alcohol or controlled substances. This may include incidents that occur even when the individual in question is not operating a POV. (paragraph 2-3)

What suspension applies to allowing someone to operate a POV without a valid U.S. Forces Certificate of License?

Allowing someone to operate a POV without a U.S. Forces Certificate of License valid for the vehicle class operated (except as provided for in para 4-10). (paragraph 4)

What insurance is required for POVs in Germany?

Displaying a nationality decal and providing an international insurance (green) card is mandatory to enter any country. (paragraph 4-1)

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