Vehicle, Bicycle and Weapon Registration
Provost Marshal's Office
Comments:
This office handles Vehicle, Bicycle and Weapon Registration for all residents. Valid registration and insurance card are required for each vehicle, as well as a valid driver's license. All vehicles and personal weapons must be registered with the Provost Marshall's office. Bicycle registration is recommended.
Rollerblades (in line skates) can be used in empty parking lots or on side streets. Rollerblading is not allowed on the main roads/streets.
All cats and dogs outside a fenced yard must be restrained on a leash while in the residential areas at West Point. Owners are required to clean up after their pets.
SEAT BELTS and CAR SEATS:
1. All PASSENGERS and the DRIVER in the front seat of a motor vehicle must wear a seat belt [Section 1229-c(3), NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law].
2. All children under the age of TEN must wear a SEAT BELT in the back seat [Section 1229-c(1), NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law].
3. All children under the age of TEN are required to be BUCKLED UP when traveling in recreation vehicles, mobile homes and campers.
4. The law states that children under the age of FOUR must be restrained in a federally approved CAR SEAT while riding on a school bus [Section 1229-c(11), NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law].
5. The law requires children under the age of FOUR to be restrained in a federally approved CAR SEAT [Section 1229-c(1), NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law]. The law does not specify weight.
6. Children under the age of FOUR riding in campers, recreation vehicles or mobile homes are required to be in a CAR SEAT.
MOTORCYCLE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
AR 385-55 requires all motorcycle and moped operators and passengers to use the following on post:
? Helmet (DOT Certified)
? Goggles or Full Face Shield
? Sturdy Footwear (no open toe shoes)
? Long Sleeves
? Long Trousers
? Full-fingered Gloves
? Brightly Colored Outer Upper Garment (Day) or Reflector Belt
? Retro-reflective Outer Upper Garment (Night)
? The driver must pass a motorcycle safety course and carry the safety card while operating the vehicle (contact the USMA Safety Office at 938-6129 to schedule a class date if you are military or civilian that works on post)
NEW Cell Phone Law:
New York State is the first state in the nation to enact the hands-free cell phone while driving law. Using the cell phone in your hand while driving is an enforceable traffic infraction that carries a $100 fine per violation. Headsets or speakers, including hands-free units are permitted. You must keep your hands on the wheel while driving in New York.
SAFETY ALERT:
The following requirements are provided in USMA Regulation 190-5:
> Jogging during hours of darkness or limited light/visibility requires at least one item of reflective protective clothing to be worn (reflective belt or vest).
> Jogging/running on USMA roadways where sidewalks exist is prohibited.
> Where there are no sidewalks, run against the flow of traffic on the extreme shoulder of the roadway.
> Jogging/running during periods of severe snow, rain, or sleet is prohibited.
> Headphones are prohibited while jogging.
> Jogging/running on Route 218 between Washington Gate and Lee Gate is prohibited.
New construction and renovation projects will be part of the USMA landscape for sometime to come. Joggers/runners/walkers/baby-joggers are reminded that these areas are Off-Limits. Please comply and find a safe way around. The aforementioned are not negotiable.
CHILD SAFETY
Military and DOD civilian sponsors are responsible at all times for the supervision, health, safety and welfare of their family members and guests on the installation. Deliberate failure to provide for adequate and reasonable care of minor children may result in adverse consequences for the sponsor. These consequences may include, but are not limited to, criminal prosecution, civil liability, and/or termination of housing privileges on the installation. Every member of the USMA community is responsible for maintaining the highest possible safety standards. Each member should report information regarding known or suspected incidents of child abuse, neglect or maltreatment. This is a matter of conscience and good faith and should be taken seriously. The reporting point of contact for USMA is the Military Police at 938-3333. Parents need to pay special attention to the column about leaving children in vehicles alone. The Parents who leave younger children in vehicles unattended can be cited for child neglect and child endangerment. Questions regarding this policy can be directed to Ms. Shelley Ariosto from Family Advocacy at 938-3369.
Table 1
USMA Child Supervision Guidelines
Age or Grade
of Child Child Characteristics May be Left
Alone at Home May be Left
Alone Overnight May be Left Outside
Unattended
(Including Playing) May Be Left
Unattended
in a Vehicle May Babysit Siblings May Babysit Others
(besides siblings)
Newborn through age 4 Requires close supervision at all times No No No No No No
Kindergarten through grade 5
(5 to 10 years old) Children begin to explore their environment under supervision. No No In playground (close to home) or yard with immediate access (sight or hearing distance) to adult supervision.
Kindergarteners may not walk to and from school or other supervised activities alone. 1st through 5th graders may walk to and from school and other supervised activities alone. No No No
5th graders
and 11 years old This is a transitional time for these children. Children are accepting more responsibility; however they continue to require indirect supervision. For up to 3 hours. Must have access to indirect supervision (neighbor, checking with parent by phone, etc.) No Yes, with ready access to adult supervision. Not more than 15 minutes and keys must be removed. No No
Grades 6 through 8 Children are approaching the adolescent years when there is need for increased
responsibility. The amount of responsibility should be carefully evaluated. Children continue to need intermittent contact with a supervisor. For up to 6 hours with ready access to adult supervision. No Yes Yes Yes
Babysitting course is highly recommended
6th graders may not.
7th graders who have reached their 13th birthday may. Babysitting course is highly recommended.
Grades 9 through 10 Children continue need to know how to access parents and guidance for emergency situations. Parents are responsible for their children and their actions. Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Babysitting course is highly recommended Yes
Babysitting course is highly recommended.
Grades 11 and 12 (16+ years) Parents responsible for their children and their actions as long as family member status is maintained. Yes Yes
Indirect supervision recommended1 Yes Yes Yes
Babysitting course is highly recommended
Yes
Babysitting course is highly recommended.
Table 2
Conversion from Age to Grade for Home Schooled Children
Age 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17&18
Grade Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
1 Indirect supervision plans include mandated checking in with a neighbor, emergency phone numbers of parents and emergency medical power of attorney.