From OPNAVINST 5100.12H CH-1 dated 25 June 2008 (the entire instruction can be found at http://doni.daps.dla.mil/Directives/05000%20General%20Management%20Security%20and%20Safety%20Services/05-100%20Safety%20and%20Occupational%20Health%20Services/5100.12H%20CH-1.pdf):

23. Motorcycle Safety Equipment and Required PPE

a. All motorcycles operating on DON installations will have all original safety equipment as designed by the manufacturer.

b. Motorcycle Rider Protection. All active duty military riders and passengers, on/off base, and all riders and passengers on any DON installation shall comply with the following personal protection while riding motorcycles.

(1) Head Protection. A helmet meeting DOT, Snell Memorial Foundation certification or host nation certification shall be worn and properly fastened under the chin. Fake or novelty helmets are prohibited.

(2) Eye Protection. Protective eye devices designed for motorcycle operators (impact or shatter resistant safety glasses, goggles, wrap around glasses sealing the eye, or face shield properly attached to the helmet) shall be properly worn. A windshield or standard sunglasses or standard eye wear alone are not proper eye protection.

(3) Foot Protection. Sturdy over the ankle footwear that affords protection for the feet and ankles shall be worn.

(4) Protective Clothing. Riders and passengers shall wear a long sleeved shirt or jacket, long trousers, and full fingered gloves or mittens designed for use on a motorcycle. Motorcycle jackets constructed of abrasion resistant materials such as leather, kevlar, and/or cordura and containing impact absorbing padding are highly recommended. To enhance the ability of other vehicle operators to see and avoid motorcyclists, outer garments constructed of brightly colored and reflective materials are highly recommended during daylight hours. Reflective outer garments or vest shall be worn during nighttime hours.


I HAD to highlight the gloves DESIGNED FOR USE ON A MOTORCYCLE>


I think I'll stop at the gate, take off my gloves and hand them to them so they can ensure they are designed for motorcycle use..

I HAD to highlight the gloves DESIGNED FOR USE ON A MOTORCYCLE>


I think I'll stop at the gate, take off my gloves and hand them to them so they can ensure they are designed for motorcycle use..
I'm sure they specified that so they don't have somebody riding around wearing gardening gloves, rubber gloves, or even the Nomex gloves that aircrew wear. However, I know what you're saying. There are some work gloves that probably provide better protection than some "motorcycle" gloves. Also, there are some motorcycle gloves, that look like normal gloves.

I think I'll stop at the gate, take off my gloves and hand them to them so they can ensure they are designed for motorcycle use..


They're supposedly enforcing this, but I sure didn't see anyone checking my boots etc. this morning.

They're supposedly enforcing this, but I sure didn't see anyone checking my boots etc. this morning.

They were getting ready to write me a ticket for my shoes two weeks ago..

They were getting ready to write me a ticket for my shoes two weeks ago..

Not polished? :killingme


I thought you always wore boots.

Nope, have to cover the ankles, have hard soles. Now, about the "brightly colored jackets, heres the key.

Motorcycle jackets constructed of abrasion resistant materials such as leather, kevlar, and/or cordura and containing impact absorbing padding are highly recommended. To enhance the ability of other vehicle operators to see and avoid motorcyclists, outer garments constructed of brightly colored and reflective materials are highly recommended during daylight hours. Reflective outer garments or vest shall be worn during nighttime hours.


So, armored jackets, and brightly colored, those are only recommended. But reflective stuff after dark, thats required. For those unfamiliar with Navy parlance, "shall" is the key word. Shall indicated a requirement that must be met. So, my charcoal/silver jacket is okay in the daytime, and its highly retroreflective piping works at night.

Not polished? :killingme


I thought you always wore boots.

I do now!

I'm sure they specified that so they don't have somebody riding around wearing gardening gloves.

I've gone thru a lot of Leather work gloves :lol:

Nope, have to cover the ankles, have hard soles. Now, about the "brightly colored jackets, heres the key.



So, armored jackets, and brightly colored, those are only recommended. But reflective stuff after dark, thats required. For those unfamiliar with Navy parlance, "shall" is the key word. Shall indicated a requirement that must be met. So, my charcoal/silver jacket is okay in the daytime, and its highly retroreflective piping works at night.shall = mandatory, should = recommended, may = optional, will = used to indicate futurity.

Nope, have to cover the ankles, have hard soles. Now, about the "brightly colored jackets, heres the key.



So, armored jackets, and brightly colored, those are only recommended. But reflective stuff after dark, thats required. For those unfamiliar with Navy parlance, "shall" is the key word. Shall indicated a requirement that must be met. So, my charcoal/silver jacket is okay in the daytime, and its highly retroreflective piping works at night.

They eased off on that brightly covered upper garment part. I wonder if the piping is enough at night though?

I think so, maybe I can get some pics of it:)

Nope, have to cover the ankles, have hard soles. Now, about the "brightly colored jackets, heres the key.


So, armored jackets, and brightly colored, those are only recommended. But reflective stuff after dark, thats required. For those unfamiliar with Navy parlance, "shall" is the key word. Shall indicated a requirement that must be met. So, my charcoal/silver jacket is okay in the daytime, and its highly retroreflective piping works at night.

How much is considered enough for the reflective part? i have reflective white piping on my jacket, but not allot.. just down arms and across the back.

-T

Not sure, I havent been on base at night. If I need to go, I'll toss my old vest in my trunk, just in case.

How much is considered enough for the reflective part? i have reflective white piping on my jacket, but not allot.. just down arms and across the back.

-T
judgement call.

"highly reflective at night" is the wording...