TRAFFIC
All drivers in the State of Texas must carry
automobile insurance. Coverage must at least meet State minimum requirements.
Speed limit on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi is 30 mph; if not posted it is
20 mph and is enforced by roving police patrols equipped with radar. Seat Belts
are required at all times while driving on base. Child seats/restraints are
mandatory for children under 40 pounds or under 4 years of age. Parking of motor
vehicles is authorized only in those areas/spaces designated for
parking.
If a vehicle operator (military or civilian) is stopped by
Security Police for a traffic violation or routine identification check, full
cooperation with the patrol officer or gate guard is required by producing any
and all identification.
Pedestrians in crosswalks have the right of
way. However, they should not step into crosswalks in the path of
approaching vehicles when such action would require emergency braking on the
part of the vehicle operator. Pedestrians must consider surface road
conditions prior to entering the crosswalk. In addition any traffic violation on
the station will be counted against the Texas driving record.
VEHICLE
CHECKS:
All vehicles entering or leaving NAS Corpus Christi are subject
to search.
ACCIDENTS:
All motor vehicle accidents must be reported
to the Security Police Desk Sergeant, Building 104, D Street, immediately, no
matter how minor the accident may appear.
VEHICLE
REGISTRATION:
Personnel driving privately owned automobiles aboard the
station should proceed to the Security Department Pass and Tag Office, Building
198 (adjacent to South Gate), to register their vehicle within FIVE days after
reporting aboard. Persons must have a valid driver's license, current
automobile registration and certified possession of 15-30-15 liability insurance
to file for registration. All vehicles must have an annual state inspection if
the state requires an inspection. Vehicles manufactured after 1967
must be equipped with seat belts. Persons may register their vehicles
from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Vehicle Registration
Office located in Building 198.
All motor vehicles registered in Texas,
including motorcycles, motor scooters and mopeds, must be inspected each year by
an official motor vehicle inspection station. This can be done on
base at the Hobby Shop.
Automobile insurance premiums will vary according
to the type of car and individual driving record and age.
RESTRICTED
AREAS:
Privately owned vehicles may not enter restricted
areas.
Pass and ID
(Site)
POC:
Yolanda
Ramirez
Location: BLDG.
198
Telephone:
(361)
961-2376
Hours:
0600-1530
In addition to providing vehicle registration, the Pass and Tag
Office furnishes identification cards for civilian
employees. Identification cards for military personnel and their
dependents are issued at PSD, Bldg 1730.
Drivers License
(State)
POC: Director
Location:
1922 S.Padre Island
Dr
Telephone: (361)
854-2681
Hours: M-F
0800-1700
Wed
till 1900
All persons who reside in Texas and wish to operate a motor
vehicle; automobile, motorcycle, or other self-propelled vehicle on public
streets, must be licensed as either an Operator, Commercial, or Chauffeur up to
Class A, B, C, and M. The Class C license allows operation of all vehicles under
24,000 gross vehicle weight and 2 axles. They may pull a trailer not
over 10,000 gross vehicle weight and if pulling a trailer over 10,000 pounds
gross weight. Motorcycle operation requires a class M license.
New
residents who are properly licensed have 30 days after entry into the State to
secure a Texas driver's license. During this period, new residents may operate
as an operator only. However, active duty military members with a
valid out of state license need not apply for a Texas driver's
license.
The Department of Public Safety maintains an office at 1922 S.
Padre Island Drive, which is open from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 7p.m. on Wednesdays to assist persons
desiring a Texas Driver's License. Applicants must be at least 18
years of age unless they present a school enrollment verification Form Number
PPD043 along with a certificate showing completion of an approved driver
education course.
TO OBTAIN A DRIVERS' LICENSE YOU MUST HAVE:
1. A
valid drivers license from another state. (If you don't have a valid
license) you will need to take the complete written test, the road test, and the
vision test.
2. If you have no license, you must show Birth Certificate
for verification of name and date of birth.
3. Show your original Social
Security Card. (Forms to secure a new card or have a name change on
the Social Security card are available at the Family Service Center). The forms
are mailed to the Social Security Administration office by the person requesting
such actions.
Vehicle Registration
(State)
POC:
Nueces County
Courthouse
Location: 901
Leopard St. 1st
Floor
Telephone:
(361)
888-0459
Hours:
M-F 0800-1700
When a non-resident vehicle owner or operator
establishes residency in Texas or enters into gainful employment (not military
pay), his or her vehicle(s) may be operated for 30 days thereafter, after which
time the vehicle must be registered in Texas. You must show proof of
insurance and a valid inspection sticker. Active duty personnel that
have out-of-state tags that have expired must be registered with the state of
Texas and show proof of title.
*State Inspections are performed at the
NAS AUTO HOBBY SHOP. For more information call (361) 961-3470 or DSN:
861-3470.