Installation Driving: Maximum speed for the
installation is 25 MPH, 15 MPH for housing areas, and 10 MPH when passing PT or
troop formations. Cell phones are not allowed while driving without
an ear piece.
Fort Detrick traffic code: New Provisions were
added prohibiting the use of hand-held cell phones, Blackberries or similar
items, such as personal data assistants, and also prohibits vehicle operator
from viewing DVD's while driving on post. This code is now in effect
and applies to all motorists operating a vehicle on Fort Detrick, to include
visitors. Drivers may use hands-free accessories that allow them to
keep both hands free to control the vehicle and do not interfere with their
ability to hear sirens or similar alarms. An earphone is authorized as long as
it only covers one ear, leaving the other ear free to hear alarms and
surrounding traffic. Prohibits vehicle operators from the use of the
"direct connect," or walkie-talkie feature available on some cell
phones. Violators will receive a ticket that will include a $25 fine
and a $25 administration fee." The maximum punishment for violations
includes a fine and up to 30 days in jail. Any offense that involves the
potential of time in jail may also include probation or community
service.
Seat Belt Usage: Mandatory usage of seat belts for
all passengers to include back seat
passengers.
Child Safety Seat/Booster Seats: All
children younger than six years of age, regardless of weight, or who weigh 40
pounds or less, regardless of age, must be secured in a federally approved child
safety seat.
Speed Detectors: Prohibited use of
radar or laser speed detectors on post, except by law-enforcement
personnel.
Vehicle Registration: Privately owned vehicles must
be registered with the Provost Marshal Office within 3 working days after
arrival on post or after purchasing a vehicle that will be driven on post. A
temporary pass is required immediately. Military and civilian
employees can register their vehicles at the Community Support Center located at
1520 Freedman Drive, room 134. Vehicle registration requires a state
registration card, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's
license. Hours are 0800-1700.
Vehicle
Operation: Valid state of domicile licenses for military members and
dependent honored and are required to operate a vehicle on
post.
Motorcycle Riders: Motorcycle riders are
required to wear helmets and protective clothing. All motorcycle riders must
complete a motorcycle safety course to ride a motorcycle on
post.
Vehicle Checks: State Requirement: (1)
Active duty personnel arriving from overseas assignments must have their
vehicles properly registered within 30 days of the arrival of their
vehicles. (2) No need to pre-register active duty bearing current
tags of member's state of domicile. (3) Vehicles registered in name
of dependent must be registered within 30 days. On-Post
Requirement: Must have valid post decal.
Accicents/Point
System: All traffic accidents must be reported to the PMO
immediately. Vehicles involved in accidents should not be moved until
the arrival of PMO. When PMO assesses points, a report is sent to
Maryland DMV and then to the state the license was issued and points are assesed
on your license.
Crime Offenses: If you are a witness or are a
victim of a criminal offense, notify the PMO immediately. Also if a
crime has happened, try not to disturb the crime scene, valuable evidence may be
lost. The sooner the DOD police are aware of a crime, the better
chance they have of solving the crime.
Weapons: Civilian
employees may not bring privately owned weapons on to the
installation. Soldiers living in the barracks must register their
weapon with their unit. Weapons are stored in the units arms
room. All military personnel and their family members who live on
Fort Detrick must notify their commanders and register their privately owned
weapons with the Provost Marshal Office
(PMO).
Out-Processing: When out-processing,
selling, or changing vehicles, the Fort Detrick decal must be turned in to the
Provost Marshal Office. The decal is for the designated vehicle only.
The registrant is legally liable for the decal.