YOKOTAABI31-116 — Yokota Air Base Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision

YOKOTAABI31-116 governs motor vehicle operations and traffic supervision, including driving privileges, registration, traffic codes, and safety at Yokota AB.

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  • Publication number: YOKOTAABI31-116
  • Title: YOKOTA AIR BASE MOTOR VEHICLE TRAFFIC SUPERVISION
  • Date: 2024-05-02

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It covers driving privileges, vehicle registration, traffic planning, traffic codes, speed limits, accidents, parking, and roadway operations. It requires procedures for suspensions, hearings, restricted privileges, reinstatement, and traffic citation rebuttals.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all personnel permanently or temporarily assigned and working (including military, civilian, contractors, Japanese, and dependents) at these locations

Topics covered

  • Driving privileges
  • Motor vehicle registration
  • Traffic codes
  • Speed limits
  • Traffic accident investigation
  • Restricted driving privileges
  • Driving privilege reinstatement
  • Traffic citation rebuttals

Questions and answers

How must requests for restricted driving privileges be submitted?

All requests for restricted driving must be submitted in writing to 374 SFS/S5R and must include a statement that your license has not been suspended or revoked by state, federal, or Japanese licensing authorities. (paragraph 4)

What endorsement is required for reinstating driving privileges after a DUI or traffic-points suspension?

IAW YABI 31-116, personnel involved in a DUI/DWI or accumulated traffic points suspension who submit a request for full reinstatement of driving privileges; the request must be endorsed by the unit commander, first sergeant or agency chief and show proof of attendance at one of the programs below for the listed infraction. (paragraph 31-116)

What happens if a required reinstatement course is not completed?

If the individual fails to complete the required course(s), the suspension or revocation of installation driving privileges will be extended until completion. (paragraph 31-116)

Are traffic suspensions delayed for personnel leaving for TDY, deployment, or leave?

Personnel who receive a traffic citation which carries a suspension or revocation prior to departing for TDY, deployment or leave will have their suspension actions delayed until they return. (paragraph 6)

How long is a temporary on-base driving license valid after a suspension notice?

I understand this letter shall serve as my temporary on-base driving license, but that my right to drive shall expire on the fifth day after the date of issuance of this letter, or on my hearing date, if requested. (paragraph 3)

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