The following information is from the Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor
Traffic Regulation
The Commanding Officer exercises
responsibility and authority in traffic matters on Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor
and all other areas under his administrative control.
Persons granted
driving privileges on Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor assume moral and legal
responsibility for the safe operation of such vehicles and are require to have
knowledge of, and comply with, State of Washington motor vehicle laws and other
such regulations as issued by the Commanding Office of Naval Base Kitsap -
Bangor.
Washington motor vehicle laws apply to all personnel and vehicles
on Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. The Commanding Officer, Naval Base
Kitsap - Bangor, retains the right to apply and enforce additional measures in
keeping withthe security and safety of the command.
General Traffic
Regulations:
Speed Limits: The speed limit on Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor
is 25 miles per hour, unless otherwise posted. The speed limit in
parking lots is 10 miles per hour.
All drivers of motor vehicles are
required to use due care and caution when driving and shall further restrict
speed limits as road, weather, or vehicle conditions may
require.
Motorcycles and Mopeds: Motorcycles and mopeds will
be operated with headlights on at all times. Operators and passengers
shall wear protective helmets, eye protection, and protective clothing as
required by the U.S. Navy Safety Center.
Motorcycles and mopeds may not be
operated on bicycle paths or bikeways, equestrian, hiking or recreational
trails.
Bicycles: All bicycles operated on Naval Base Kitsap -
Bangor shall conform to these standards:
1. Bicycles must be
equiped with brakes which permit the operator to make a one braked wheel skid on
dry clean pavement.
2. Bicycles must be ridden by not more
than one person, except that a child may be carried behind in a special safety
seat permanently attached to the bicycle. Bicycles built for two
(tandems) are excepted.
3. The bicycle must not be altered in
any way that would decrease the operator's safety or
control.
4. The bicycle must be equipped with a permanent and
regular bicycle seat.
5. All bicyclists will be required to
wear a helmet approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or
the Snell Foundation.
6. During the hours of darkness or
reduced visibility, all bicyclists must be equipped with a yellow or orange vest
with 1 1/2" to 2" wide vertical or horizontal retro-reflective strips front and
back; a front lamp that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least
500 feet from the front, and a red reflector on the rear, of a type approved by
the Washington State Patrol, which shall be visible from all distances from 100
feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of a lawful lower beam of
headlights on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible
from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to a red
reflector.
7. Bicyclists must present identification when
requested by gate/law enforcement officers.
8. All bicycles
must be registered at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor Security, Bldg 1200, and bear a
registration decal affixed to the bicycle. Registration for bicycles
will expire on the individuals projected rotation date or termination of
employment.
Jogging,skateboarding, and rollerblading: When using streets
or roadways for jogging, skateboarding, and rollerblading, personnel shall face
traffic and wear bright or light colored clothing at all
times. Pesonnel are not authorized to use the following roadways
during 0630-0730 and 1530-1630: (1) Trigger Ave,(2) Trident Blvd, (3) Escolar,
(4) Sealion, and (5) Flyer. Personnel shall not jog, skateboard, or
rollerblade on Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor roadways after street lights are
on.
Seat Belt and Child Safety seat regulations:
All persons
operating or riding in or on any U.S. Governm not ride in seating positions
where safety belts have not been installed or have been removed or rendered
inopertive. Additionally, passengers shall not ride in cargo areas or
motor vehicles.
The driver of a U.S. Government vehicle is responsible
for ensuring seat belts are properly used in the vehicle.
The operator of
any private motor vehicle on any naval station is responsible for informing all
passengers of applicable safety belt and child safety seat
regulations.
All children under age four, weighing less than 40 pounds,
shall use an infant or child safety seat in a proper manner, approved by the
U.S. Department of Transportation, while riding in a private motor vehicle on a
naval station.
Additional Information/Requirements:
PASSES
AND PERMITS: Dependents 10 years and older are required to have a dependent ID
card. This is of special importance at SUBASE because the card serves
as a gate pass for dependents. Arrangements for ID cards are made
through Personnel Support Detachment, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor
.
VEHICLES: All private vehicles operated or parked on the
base must be registered with Pass and ID. There must be proof of
insurance which fulfills Washington State guidelines for bodily injury, public
liability, and property damage. You must have a valid state
operator's license and the vehicle must pass a safety
inspection. Vehicles are subject to random search while on
base. Prohibited items include explosives, small arms and ammunition,
hazardous material, any controlled substance and open containers of intoxicating
beverages.
FIREARMS: Concealed weapons, firearms, dangerous
weapons, instruments, devices and highly explosive compounds or items are
prohibited on Subase and tenant activities. Firearms are permitted in base
housing except for the BEQ and BOQ but must be registered with Base
Security. Firearms belonging to bachelor quarters personnel will be
kept in the base armory. For further info call Security: (360)
360-4220 DSN 744-4220
RESTRICTED AREAS: Areas are
detailed in Subase Security Manual, areas include: Operational Area (OA),
waterfront area, weapons support, and refit
facilities.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Cameras are allowed in all areas
controlled by the SUBASE Commanding Officer. Tenant commands have
special requirements and should be contacted prior to bringing photography
equipment into their spaces.
DRIVERS LICENSES: New state
residents are required to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of
establishing residency. You are considered a resident when you register to vote,
receive state benefits, seek in-state tuition fees, or apply for any state
license at the residential rate. Obtain a copy of the Washington State Drivers
Guide at one of the licensing offices. A spouse may keep an out of
state license if it is from the home of record state of the non-resident active
duty member spouse. (From RCW 46.20.025)