TRAFFIC
All drivers must have a valid driver's license and
appropriate insurance coverage on the vehicle being driven. Automobile safety
belt use is enforced aboard the base. All riders and government
vehicle operators must engage safety belts before operating any automobile,
truck or similar vehicle.
In Georgia, a child three years of age or
younger must be in an appropriate car safety seat when traveling in any
vehicle. Seatbelt use is mandatory in the state of Georgia for both
the driver and passengers of a motor vehicle. Motorcycle operators
must wear a helmet and reflective vest on board the base. They must
also complete a motorcycle safety course in order to obtain a vehicle
decal.
Georgia Seat Belt Laws:
I. Child Restraints (including
child restraint seats and seat belts):
2 years old and younger. Must be in a
child restraint seat which is properly in use. Violation is a $50.00 fine for
the first offense and $100.00 fine for the second and subsequent offenses.
Citation issued to the driver. O.C.G.A. 40-8-76(b).
3 years
and 4 years old. Must be restrained in at least a seat belt. Violation is a
$50.00 fine for the first offense and a $100.00 fine for the second and
subsequent offenses. Citation issued to the driver. O.C.G.A.
40-8-76(b). (auto and pickup truck)
Less than 18 years old but older than
4 years old. Must be restrained in at least a seat belt. Violation is a $25.00
fine. Citation issued to the driver. O.C.G.A. 40-8-76.1. Probable
cause shall be based solely upon a law enforcement officer's clear and
unobstructed view of a person not restrained. O.C.G.A. 40-8-76.1(e).
(auto and pickup truck)
18 years old and older. Must be restrained in at
least a seat belt when seated in the front seat. Violation is a $15.00 fine.
Citation issued to the violator (passenger). O.C.G.A. 40-8-76.1.
Probable cause shall be based solely upon a law enforcement officer's clear and
unobstructed view of a person not restrained. O.C.G.A. 40-8-76.1(e).
(auto but does not apply to pick up trucks.) A vehicle on truck chassis which is
intended to carry passengers rather than property for its primary purpose is a
passenger vehicle and not a truck. See O.C.G.A.
40-1-1(70).
II. Riding in the bed of a pickup truck. It is unlawful
for any person under the age of 18 to ride as a passenger in the uncovered bed
of a pickup truck on any interstate highway in this state. The driver of a
pickup truck in violation of this provision is guilty of a misdemeanor.
O.C.G.A. 40-8-79.
GATES
The main gate (Fleming
Road access) is open 24 hours. The Johnson Road gate is closed
between the hours of 2000-0530. The Truck Gate (Fleming Road) is open
weekdays from 0630 to 1830.
WEAPONS
Military personnel residing on
this base will register all privately owned weapons with the Pass and ID Section
during normal working hours. Personnel residing in Bachelor Officers
Quarters, Bachelor Staff Noncommissioned Officers Quarters or Bachelor Enlisted
Quarters will store privately owned weapons and ammunition in the Headquarters
Battalion Armory, Bldg. 7121, at all times, when not in authorized
use. At no time will privately owned weapons and ammunition be taken
into barracks, mess halls, clubs, theaters, or similar type
activities. A person living in the barracks who has a personal weapon
and returns to base after the Battalion Armory Section is closed will check the
weapon with the Military Police Desk Sergeant. For further
information refer to Base order P5500.1J or contact the Provost Marshal's Office
at 229-639-5181.
DRIVER IMPROVEMENT
MCO 5100.19E requires all
Marines 26 years of age and younger to complete a Driver Improvement
Course. See information below to register.
CRIME
STOP
If you are going on leave and will be absent from your quarters you
should call PMO and make arrangements to have your quarters listed on a security
check list. While you are gone, Military Police will periodically
check the exterior of your quarters. This is a crime prevention measure that is
performed as a service to the occupants of government quarters. This
service is also available upon request to dependent families when the spouse is
TAD.
RESTRICTED AREAS are clearly marked.
CAMERAS are prohibited
in some areas of the base. Check with PMO if you are
unsure.
CURFEW--MCLB and the City of Albany have instituted a curfew for
children under the age of 18. The effective hours are between 2300
and 0600 on weekdays, and midnight and 0600 on weekends. There are
many exceptions to the curfew. Inquiries should be directed to the
Provost Marshal's Office.
PETS--Exotic or wild animals, including
raccoons, skunks, bats, opossums, poisonous reptiles and any other species that
is not usually considered to be a domestic pet, are not authorized aboard MCLB
Albany. Farm animals are also considered prohibited. The
following breeds are also prohibited. Staffordshire, America
Staffordshire, Pit Bull Terrier, or any breed thereof. Pets must be
registered with the Base Animal Control Officer. Reference
BO11000.7A.
PARKING--You must park in designated areas in base
housing. Additional parking areas for mobile homes, trailers, and
boats are available.