A Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) is a motor vehicle owned or on
long-term lease (12 months or longer) by the member or a dependent of that
member, is self-propelled, licensed to travel overland on the public highways,
has four or more wheels, and is designed to carry passengers or
property. A motorcycle or moped can also be considered a POV if the
member does not ship a vehicle with four or more wheels on the same set of
orders. In either case, the vehicle can not be used for commercial
purposes. Members may be authorized to have their vehicles shipped in
the continental United States if they are assigned to a ship that is changing
home ports, have insufficient travel time to drive from the old to the new duty
stations (documented in writing by their commanding officer), or have a medical
condition that is certified in writing by a doctor. A dependent of a
deceased member may be authorized to have a vehicle shipped as
well. Members believing they meet any of these conditions should
check with a counselor. Otherwise, members should plan on moving their own
vehicles within the continental United States. The Vehicle Processing
Center in Hampton Roads is located in Portsmouth. Hours of operation
are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.