The Naval Base Point Loma enforces the California Vehicle
Codes. Please see the Motor Vehicle section under Local Community for
additional information regarding California requirements for safety belts, child
restraint systems, bicycle helmets and motorcycle helmets.
Defense
Department installations have begun implementing new cell phone restrictions for
drivers on military bases.
The new regulation, published in the Federal
Register in April 2005, states that anyone driving a motor vehicle on a DoD
installation cannot use a cell phone unless the vehicle is safely parked or the
driver is using a hands-free device.
All military installations issue
Department of Defense decals that are honored on all other
stations.
AUTOMOBILES
For either a decal or a temporary
pass, you will need to show your automobile registration, driver's license,
military identification card and proof of insurance. Liability insurance is
mandatory in California and you must be insured for a minimum of $15,000 bodily
injury (per person), $30,000 bodily injury (per accident), and $10,000 property
damage (per accident). All vehicles, including those with out of state plates,
must have a California Smog Check before a decal can be issued. California smog
check must be no greater than two years old and applies to all vehicles built
from 1973 to present.
MOTORCYCLES
Riders must wear an ANSI-approved
helmet with the chin strap firmly fastened, a full face shield, shoes or boots
with leather sides and hard rubber or leather soles, full finger gloves,
full-length trousers and a long sleeve shirt or jacket. A yellow or orange
reflective vest with a 1-1/2 inch to 2-inch wide vertical or horizontal
reflective stripe in front and back must be worn as an outer garment.
To
be able to ride and park a motorcycle all riders must attend a motorcycle safety
course before a decal will be issued.
BICYCLES
Bicycles may be ridden
on Naval Base; helmets are required. Bicycles must be ridden in the bicycle
lanes and the use of a reflective vest is recommended.
VEHICLE CHECKS -
Random, unannounced vehicle inspections are conducted on a regular
basis.
RESTRICTED AREAS - Any area that has restricted or controlled
access will be posted.