Weapons: All base residents must register weapons with
security police using form AF 13-14. Weapons are defined as: knives
with blades longer than 3-3/4 inches (excluding household knives), bows, arrows
and crossbows, slings and sling shots, bolo knives, machetes, swords, spears,
blank cartridge pistols, blow guns, straight razors, martial arts weapons, paint
pellet guns, weapons used for survivalist games, and all pellet or BB
guns.
Traffic: The base speed limit is 30 MPH unless otherwise
posted. It is reduced in all housing areas. While driving
in parking lots, your speed must be adjusted to ensure safety and never exceed 5
MPH. Driving in school zones is reduced to 15 MPH when children are
present. Pedestrians in crosswalks have the
right-of-way. Vehicles must wait until pedestrians have cleared ALL
lanes of traffic before proceeding. Active radar detectors are not
allowed on base. It is permissible in the state of New Mexico to turn
right on a red light (after coming to a complete stop) unless otherwise
indicated. The use of seat belts and child restraint seats are
required on base and throughout the state. Children must be in a
restraint seat if under 4 years of age or if weight is 50 pounds or
less. Military members are required to wear a helmet and brightly
colored clothing when operating a motorcycle both on and off the
installation. The 49th Fighter Wing Safety Office can be contacted
for the latest motorcycle requirements including mandatory courses.
RVs
and trailers of any kind: If you have a recreational vehicle (RV) or
any kind of trailer, you cannot keep it parked in the housing area for longer
than 24 hours. This is in accordance with the HAFB housing pamphlet
32-7, AFI 31-204/HAFB Supplement 1 and HAFBI 34-201. The 24 hour
limit allows for loading and unloading before and after use. If you
want to keep the RV/trailer on base, it must be stored in the RV parking lot
located at 5th Street and Arkansas. Spaces are assigned and
controlled by Outdoor Recreation at 572-5369/7329. Their office is
located in Building 234, 661 Delaware
Avenue.
Bicycles: Bicycle helmets are mandatory for all people
who ride bicycles on Holloman AFB. Bicycles must be equipped with a
headlight visible from 500 feet and a rear deflector visible from 300 feet
during darkness.
Rollerblades/Skateboards: These are allowed
on base but are prohibited on the following major roadways: 1st St.,
New Mexico Ave., Delaware Ave., Sabre Rd., 49er Ave., Mesquite Rd., Patterson
Dr., Arnold Ave., Fairchild Dr. Helmets are required and the use of
protective gear (knee and elbow pads) is highly recommended while
rollerblading/skateboarding.
Vehicle Checks: There is no state
required vehicle inspection in the state of New Mexico.