Driving on Base
The Altus AFB speed limit is 25 mph, 15 mph in base housing (or as posted) and 5 mph in all parking lots unless otherwise posted. Handheld cell phone use is prohibited while driving on base. Seat belt use is mandatory, and motorcycle operators are required to wear prescribed safety gear.
Vehicle Registration
DD Form 2220 (Vehicle Decals) are no longer issued or required to enter or drive on Altus AFB. Ft. Sill Pass and Registration, Building 4700 (Ft. Sill) issues DD Form 2220 for those people still needing one. The office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The owner/driver must have a valid identification card, a valid vehicle registration, a valid operator’s license and proof of insurance. Please contact Altus AFB Pass and ID at 481-6340 with any questions.
Prior to driving a motorcycle on base, driver/owners must attend a certified motorcycle safety foundation course. The wing safety office (Building 1, 481-5944) has information about these courses. Motorcycle riders are required to show their course completion card to the installation controller or security forces patrols when asked.
Information about reduced fee license tags for non-residents of Oklahoma is available at 481-6340 or 481-7455.
Weapons Registration
Weapons are registered with the 97th Security Forces Squadron’s armory (Building 130) and a copy of form Air Force Form 1314 is filed with the Airman’s unit orderly room. Weapons checked out of the armory must be returned within 72 hours unless the owner is on leave or has been approved for a longer period. On-base housing residents are authorized to keep weapons in their quarters as long as they are registered through the 97th SFS armory. Please call 481-5882 for more information.
The term "vehicle" includes motorcycles, automobiles, trailers, vans, and boats regularly parked or garaged overnight in state.
Traffic - Oklahoma traffic laws apply on Altus AFB. Seat belts are mandatory for all occupants of vehicle. Effective 1 November 2000 Oklahoma has modified it's child restraint law and children age 5 to 12 years of age will be required to be protected by either a child restraint system or a seat belt. The law also states that all passengers under the age of 13 traveling in any type vehicle must be in a seat belt, no matter where they are seated. This includes farm tag vehicles.
There is a aggravated DUI law which requires that a convicted drunk driver having a blood or breath alcohol concentration of fifteen(0.15) or more shall, in addition to criminal penalties, be punished by a mandatory minimum 28 day inpatient treatment. In addition they will be under a minimum one year supervision which will include periodic testing and aftercare at the defendant's expense. They will also be subject to 480 hours of community service after they complete their treatment and they will be required to put an ignition interlock device on their vehicle. Questions concerning base and local traffic regulations should be directed to the Security Police Forces Control Center at 580-481-7444/7709.
VEHICLE CHECKS - All vehicles entering or leaving Altus AFB are subject to search.
Restricted Areas - All restricted areas are bounded with a red line and are located only on the flight line. Others such as Command Post are clearly marked and have locks.
CRIME STOP - on-base is building 130 or 481-6444
PROOF of INSURANCE is required to register a vehicle in the State of Oklahoma. The first time registration tag fee for a military non-resident will be approximately $52.50. With a non-resident military affidavit (obtained from your orderly room) the renewal registration fee thereafter will be $22.50. If purchasing a new vehicle, excise tax is 3.25% of the total delivered price of the automobile. There is no military exemption for the excise tax. If a member purchases a car overseas, they will be required to pay the excise tax on that vehicle upon initial registration in the state of Oklahoma unless you can produce an affidavit showing you have previously paid the tax. A member may only keep their overseas plates for 30 days after arrival in Oklahoma, however some exceptions do apply. You may call 1-800-522-8165 for any questions on the exceptions. Oklahoma does not recognize international drivers licenses. Members can apply early for tags if all documentation, title and proof of insurance are included in the request.