The following vehicle information may apply to you while residing
on Kirtland AFB and in the state of New Mexico.
TRAFFIC:
Speed
limit on Kirtland AFB is 30 mph on roadways and 5 mph in parking lots, unless
otherwise posted. The speed limit for entering and exiting base gates
is 15 mph. Do not enter through base gates unless directed to do so
by the entry controller. Housing area speed limits are well posted
and rigidly enforced. Police patrols equipped with traffic radar
enforce all speed limits.
Anyone 18 years of age and under is prohibited
from riding in the bed of a pickup truck on Kirtland AFB and in the city of
Albuquerque.
Parking of motor vehicles is authorized only in those
areas/spaces designated for parking.
If a vehicle operator (military or
civilian) is stopped by the Security Forces for a traffic violation or routine
identification check, full cooperation with the patrol officer or gate guard is
required by producing any and all identification. The required
identification to be produced upon demand in the state of New Mexico is the
following: valid driver's license, proof of valid vehicle insurance
and vehicle registration. Failure to provide any of the three
required identification items is ticketable. Failure to provide proof
of valid vehicle insurance while driving on base could result in the loss of
base driving privileges for six months.
Pedestrians in crosswalks have
the right of way, however, they should not step into crosswalks in the path of
approaching vehicles when such action would require emergency braking on the
part of the vehicle operator. Pedestrians must consider surface road
conditions prior to entering the
crosswalk.
MOTORCYCLES:
All motorcycle operators and
passengers will wear long-sleeved, outer, upper garments or vests, and gloves
when operating the vehicle. During daylight hours, outer garments or
vests will be of a highly visible color, defined as bright (international)
orange, red, yellow, green or a combination (may include white) of these
colors. During hours of darkness, the garment or colored vest, as
defined above, must possess reflective properties and/or have reflective
materials added to front and back. Outer garments or vest will be
clearly visible at all times.
VEHICLE EMISSION TESTING:
The
installation commander has added the emission inspection as a requirement of
vehicle registration. A person eligible for a base decal must show proof of
passing the vehicle emission test as required by the Albuquerque Bernalillo
County Vehicle Pollution Management Program (ABCVPMP).
INSTALLATION ENTRY
POINT INSPECTIONS:
Installation entry point inspections are directed by
the Base Commander and conducted randomly at base gates. These are
visual checks of your vehicle, not searches, to prevent theft of government
property. If the vehicle operator does not allow the Security Police
officer to inspect the vehicle, they are subject to: apprehension,
barment from base, or loss of base driving
privileges.
ACCIDENTS:
All motor vehicle accidents
must be reported to the Security Forces Desk Sergeant, 1300 Texas St., within 72
hours, no matter how minor the accident may appear.
VISITOR
PASSES: Visitor passes can be obtained from the Visitor Center at
the Wyoming, Gibson, Truman and Maxwell gates, or at Bldg 20245 at the Pass and
Registration office. To sponsor an individual onto base, call the
entry controller at the gate your visitor will be entering prior to your
visitor's arrival. Your guest must be able to present a valid drivers
license, proof of valid insurance and current vehicle
registration. You are responsible for the conduct of your family
members and guests while on base. Any visitor misconduct could result
in your eviction from base housing. Visitor passes must be displayed
in the left corner of the front window of the vehicle to gain entry to Kirtland
AFB.
CRIMINAL OFFENSES:
If a vehicle operator is taken
into custody by the Security Forces for any criminal offense; such as,
drug/firearms violations, disorderly conduct, nuisance, larceny, vandalism, DWI,
reckless driving, etc., an appearance before the U.S. District Court, if
civilian, and a military Commander, if military, may be
required.
RESTRICTED AREAS - Privately owned vehicles may not enter
restricted areas without proper vehicle forms. Contact your Unit
Personnel Office for guidance.
DRIVER'S LICENSES:
Active duty do
not need a New Mexico driver's license, provided they have a valid driver's
license from the state in which they are legal residents. However,
for all others, it is state law that anyone residing in the state of New Mexico
needs to get a NM driver's license within 30 days after arrival. If
for any reason your license is suspended, revoked or expired, you can no longer
drive in the state of New Mexico. Your status as a military member or
dependent will not protect you. Not all states have automatic
extensions for military members and their families. If you possess an
out-of-state license, contact the Security Forces to determine if you are
eligible for an automatic extension.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION (ON
BASE):
Vehicle registration is done by your Unit Personnel Office and can
be accomplished upon arrival. In accordance with the clean Air Act
Amendments of 1990: Inspection and Maintenance Program, proof of
emission testing is required for all vehicles requiring initial Kirkland AFB
registration or upon re-registering a vehicle upon expiration of its current DoD
decal. Proof of emission testing is required without regard to
whether such vehicle is registered within the state of New Mexico or County of
Bernalillo. Proof of current vehicle registration, valid state
driver's license and valid vehicle insurance must also be provided prior to
registering a vehicle. Base vehicle registration must be permanently
affixed to the vehicle and removed if the vehicle is sold or
traded. Individuals with new vehicles possessing temporary license
plates may receive a valid visitor pass from Pass & Registration for up to
30 days. A bill of sale and proof of valid insurance must be
maintained in the vehicle.
VEHICLE REGISTRATION (STATE):
Visit the
Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) website for New Mexico Vehicle Registration
requirements.
Service members located within the state of New Mexico are
excluded from registration requirements for one vehicle. If you have
more than one vehicle all others need to be registered with the state of New
Mexico. A service member of another state need not register with the
state of New Mexico any vehicle owned by the service member and his/her
spouse. Service members must register their vehicles within the state
of New Mexico if not registered in the member's home state. Personnel
with foreign plates (i.e., US Forces or US territories) must obtain valid US
state plates within 30 days of assignment to Kirtland AFB.
Pass and
Registration Services provided are:
1. Vehicle registrations for
individuals that have no squadron on base are as follows: All of the following
required documents must be the original, no copies or facsimiles: current
vehicle registration, current proof of insurance, valid driver's license and
government ID card. REMEMBER: For vehicles registered
outside of Bernalillo County, and are year 1975 or newer, must have a current
Bernalillo County emissions inspection, in the last 90 days.
2. Area badges
(flightline badge) - Must have two IDs (one military, drivers license, and/or
SSN card)
3. Air Force Civilian Employee ID cards
Active duty assigned
to Kirtland AFB may obtain vehicle registrations done at Unit Personnel Office's
command support and ID cards at the Military Personnel Flight Customer
Service.
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