JURISDICTION AND BASE DRIVING PRIVILEGES: Eglin AFB is a Federal National Defense Installation. All vehicles on this base are subject to search and inspection at any time by Eglin Security Forces. Driving aboard Eglin AFB is a privilege and not a right. Said privileges may be suspended or revoked for cause at any time. Any withdraw of consent to these conditions will result in the immediate surrender of your decal and pass, as well as loss of base driving privileges.
INSTALLATION VEHICLE REGISTRATION: Vehicles operated on base by persons assigned to Eglin must be registered and must display the base decal. Registration and decals may be acquired at building 210, room 6, (850) 882-3442. The requirements for permanent registration are a valid driver's license, military or civilian identification card, valid state auto registration and proof of insurance.
STATE VEHICLE REGISTRATION: For out-of-state service members bringing a vehicle to Florida, the cost is typically between $178.00 and $190.85, including a one-time $100 initial registration fee, and a $33.25 title fee, and an annual tag fee of between $27.60 and $45.60. If there is a lien on the vehicle, there is an additional $2 fee. There are five offices in Okaloosa County-to include a satellite office in the Eglin Personnel Center, Bldg 210, room 155. You are able to purchase license plates, pay tax and transfer registrations on vehicles, boats, and other things requiring registration. The phone number is 651-7300.
Members of the U.S. armed forces stationed in Florida, but who maintain their legal residence outside of Florida, are classified as nonresident military and are eligible for lower registration fees. The owner must submit a copy of their military orders or a current Leave and Earnings statement and sign a Military Nonresident Affidavit before a notary. Proof of Florida insurance is mandatory.
If a vehicle has been purchased overseas (tax-free), Florida requires that sales tax be collected (6% state tax and an additional 1% local tax) if it has not been previously collected (using either the blue book value or the bill of sale as the price of the vehicle).
BOATS: All motorized vessels must be registered, titled and issued a decal before they can be used in Florida waters. This falls under the responsibility of the Tax Collector. Vessel registration fees are based on the length of the boat.
STATE DRIVER'S LICENSE: A Florida Operator's License is required 30 days after you become a permanent resident. If you have a valid license from another state, you need only take a vision test. An original Social Security card and two ID's with full name and date of birth are required. With tickets or violations, a road signs test and vision test are required. Handbooks are available at the exam stations.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Headlights - Full Headlights are required when driving in the rain, at dusk or in fog.
Right Turn - Right turn on red is permitted after a full stop, unless prohibited by a sign or signal.
Seat Belts - All front seat occupants must buckle up or the driver may be fined.
Children - Children age six and under must be buckled up regardless of where they are sitting in the vehicle. Children ages four and five must be secured in either a seat belt or approved child restraint seat; children under the age of four must be secured in an approved car seat. Failure to keep children buckled may result in fines.
WEAPONS REGISTRATION: Persons residing in Eglin Bachelor Officer Quarters, Bachelor Airman Quarter, and Temporary Lodging Facility must register and surrender their firearms/ammunition to the Security Forces, bldg 272, for storage in the Security Forces Armory immediately upon arrival on base. Personnel residing in the housing area may store their firearms and ammunition in their quarters. Call (850)882-5009/DSN 872-5009 for more information.
HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE: Hunting and fishing licenses may be obtained at the Tax Collector's Office or at various sport stores, bait and tackle shops and retail stores as designated by the Tax Collector. A valid license is required by all citizens who intend to hunt or fish in Florida.
Permits for outdoor activities are also available at the Eglin Natural Resources Branch (Jackson Guard Office), located at 107 Highway 85 North, Niceville, FL.
BASE REGULATIONS: Traffic - The speed limit for Eglin AFB is 25 MPH unless otherwise posted. Traffic violations on Eglin can be considered state violations also and may affect insurance rates. Seat belts are required in Florida. Eglin AFB has many one-way streets. Drivers should be alert for changes in street traffic directions.
Accidents - If involved in an accident, the driver must stop and call the Security Forces if on base. Call (850) 882-2502 to report an accident. Off base, the driver must contact the local police, Florida Highway Patrol or County Sheriff. A driver convicted of leaving the scene of a crash involving personal injury or death will have his or her license revoked. The driver is also subject to criminal penalties.
Restricted Areas - All locations are clearly marked and unauthorized individuals caught in these areas will be prosecuted.
Photography - It is unauthorized to take photographs of the flight line or of any aircraft without pre-approved authorization from the Command Post or respective Job Control agency(s).