For the safety of those who live and work on Fort Leavenworth,
the installation has adopted regulations regarding vehicle registration, traffic
and privately owned firearms.
Vehicle Registration.
Vehicle
registration is required on Fort Leavenworth. Bring your vehicle
registration and proof of insurance to the Provost Marshal Office on McPherson
Avenue. Every vehicle must have liability insurance coverage not lower than the
minimum prescribed by Kansas law. Keep your car registration and proof of
insurance in vehicle at all times.
Traffic Regulations.
Seat
belts are mandatory for all vehicle occupants. Children under 4 years of age or
40 pounds must be in a car seat.
Motorcyclists and moped operators are
required to complete an Army-approved motorcycle safety course prior to riding
on Army installations. Motorcyclists without a Motorcycle Safety Course Card are
subject to ticketing and/or being refused entry to
post. Motorcyclists and moped operators are required to wear helmets,
eye protection, gloves, long pants, long sleeves, over-the-ankle shoes and
reflective vests or clothing.
Bicycles are not permitted on Grant Avenue.
Bicycles can be registered by the Military Police upon
request.
Reflective clothing is required for running/jogging during hours
of limited visibility. The use of headphones while running/jogging
on-post is permitted only when on sidewalks, and must be removed when crossing
streets. Walkers must also remove headphones when crossing
streets. Runners and joggers should use sidewalks whenever
possible. Running or jogging is never allowed on Grant
Avenue. Bicycles, runners, joggers and pets are not allowed in the
National Cemetery.
Firearms Registration.
All privately owned
firearms to include air rifles, BB guns and compound bows must be registered
within 72 hours of arrival for those living in temporary quarters or permanent
quarters, and for those bringing weapons on post for hunting or use of the
firing range. To transport a weapon on post they must be transported
in the trunk of the vehicle, if the vehicle has a trunk. If the vehicle has no
trunk, the weapons must be in plain view. Privately owned weapons
will never be concealed, placed in a glove compartment, or under the seat.
Weapons will be unloaded and when possible the bolt of the weapon will be
removed when beng transported. Ammunition will be kept in a separate
container.
I.D. card information along with fishing, boat, and
hunting license information is listed in the contact information below.