Traffic Regulations at White Sands are strictly enforced and
safety is emphasized. Violators will stand trial before a U.S.
Magistrate Court when violations involve federal laws. Incidents
involving military regulations are referred to unit commanders or section chiefs
for action.
Speed limits are low on the cantonment area of
WSMR. The highest limit is 35 mph.
Weapons must be registered on
the installation if they are maintained for longer than 72 hours.
Security is
taken seriously at White Sands. All personnel must establish an
official need for access to the range. If access to classified
defense information is required, personnel must be properly identified and
personal security clearances certified by their respective security
office.
Photography is authorized without prior permission in the following
areas: north of Martin Luther King Avenue to Highway 70 to include all of Owen
Road, west of Headquarters Avenue to the western range boundary, that area south
of Nike Avenue to Martin Luther King Avenue east, Headquarters Avenue (otherwise
known as Range Road 1 or El Paso Road) only to 500K access. These
areas include the skeet range, horse stables, JFK Parade Field, Missile Park,
hospital, barracks, and picnic and recreation areas.
All other areas require
photo permits. Requests must be signed by an official of a missile range or
tenant element, and then forwarded to the Security Directorate for approval.
Photography of other post areas is limited to authorized official
photographers. The absence of an official's photographer's permit
will result in confiscation of the film.
SEAT BELT POLICY
(STATE/INSTALLATION)
All military personnel and DOD civilians operating
or riding in a government or privately owned motor vehicle shall properly wear
seat belts while on any DOD installation and while conducting any official
business off a DOD installation. Military personnel shall wear seat belts both
on and off duty. Proper use of an occupant restraint system includes the use of
both the lap and shoulder belt. All non-use of occupant protective devices shall
be enforced as a primary traffic violation. Failure to use seat belts can result
in administrative or disciplinary action, to include suspension of driving
privileges on DOD installations and in other areas subject to military
supervision.
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Children are also required to be safely
and properly restrained, as follows:
a. Children under the age of one year
must be secured in an approved child
passenger restraining device.
b.
Children between the ages of one and five must be secured in an approved child
passenger restraining device or in a seat belt in the back seat.
c. Children
between the ages of five and twelve must be secured in a seat belt in either the
front or back seat of the vehicle.
d. At no time should a child be placed in
the front seat of a vehicle equipped with a passenger side air bag, unless the
air bag can be disabled.
REQUIRED FORMS
Title to car, current
certification of registration from another state, numbers of miles on odometer,
proof of NM residency and your NM residential address, proof of insurance
including policy number and insurance carrier name. State inspection is not
required.
FEES
New Mexico only = $18.00-$88.00+ depending on year and
weight.
VEHICLES PURCHASED OCONUS
Vehicles purchased through the
OCONUS Military Sales System will NOT have to pay sales tax to New Mexico if it
has been registered overseas. Bring proof of ownership and
insurance.
MOTORCYLES
For motorcycles, a Motorcycle Safety Course
Certification is required. Can be obtained through the State (dial 1
(877) 677-8880 for details). Motorcycles must be registered and
inspected by the Safety Office yearly.