Fort Hood Access Gates only allow vehicles with both the DoD decal and post registration stickers. If a vehicle does not have both sets of stickers, drivers will be rerouted to the Visitor Control Center at the Main Gate to get a temporary one-day pass. This includes inprocessing Soldiers and temporary visitors.
Personnel working or living on Fort Hood will be given only two days to either get a long-term pass or the DoD decal with the expiration stickers. After the second day, those vehicles without the proper decals will be denied entry to Fort Hood. A pass can be obtained for leased vehicles at the main gate or MP station.
Active duty military do not have to obtain Texas driver's licenses. Family members must obtain one within 30 days. Soldiers and family members can obtain their driver's licenses and get their vehicles registered at the Bell County Annex at 301 and 302 Priest Drive in Killeen.
Three forms of identification are needed for a Texas driver's license or Texas identification card. Active duty military will only need their military identification card. In Copperas Cove, the facility is in the Coryell County Annex at 201 S. Second St.
Texas charges a 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax on the purchase price of the vehicle titled in Texas and owned by Texas residents. New residents pay $90.00
State Registration: The owner must bring current proof of the out of state registration, if applicable; the lienholders's name and address; proof of insurance; and the "green slip," or valid Texas inspection slip. Regardless of status of home of record, the state requires vehicles to have Texas minimum liability insurance. Please contact the Bell County Vehicle Registration Office (254)618-4180 for guidelines regarding insurance, tax rates and fees.
Insurance: Regardless of status or home of record, the state requires vehicles to have Texas minimum liability insurance of $20,000 bodily injury per person, $40,000 per accident for bodily injury and $15,000 for property damage. Drivers have 30 days after moving to Texas to change their vehicle insurance coverage.
Safety: Seat belts are required at all times while driving on post; infant car seats are required; minimum amount of liability insurance is required; parking of motor vehicles is authorized only in those areas/spaces designated for parking. Speed limit on Fort Hood is 30 mph unless otherwise posted.
On Post Registration: It is mandatory that all Fort Hood personnel register their privately owned vehicles (POVs) and obtain a DoD Vehicle Registration Decal. This includes civilians, active military, retired personnel and contractors. To obtain a DoD decal for persons inprocessing you must first know your assigned unit. Once you have obtained unit information you can then register your vehicle at the Visitor Control Center. Persons must have a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, proof of insurance and an identification card or proof of military affiliation. If you are registering, a vehicle registered in another person's name (other than spouse), you must present a notarized statement or power of attorney, stating that you are authorized use of the vehicle. It must contain the period of authorized usage and a description of the vehicle including the VIN number, make, model and license plate Number/State.
Additional Information: After hours, proceed to any Access Control Point with the following: Military ID/CAC Card, drivers' license, insurance and registration. This includes Active Duty, Family members, DAC/DOD Civilians, Contractors, Retirees, and family members. Visitors must present their drivers license, registration and insurance.
Rental Vehicles: Military (Active Duty, Reserve, Retirees), DOD/DAC Civilians with CAC only driving a rental vehicle can enter any Access Control Point without a pass. Their name must be on the rental agreement. Drivers will present their rental agreement and ID to the gate guard. All passengers must show their ID. Family members driving a rental must have a pass.
Note from MilitaryAvenue.com
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