Rommey
Well-Known Member
Email I received the other day about texting or using a cell while driving on base:
11/26/2013 - JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Members of the 11th Security Forces Squadron will be cracking down on distracted drivers, effective immediately. The 11th SFS will be issuing immediate suspension of base driving privileges to offenders it has cited for distracted driving; talking or texting on a cell phone, wearing headphones or utilizing any electronic device... that would distract the driver from operating their motor vehicle safely.
Drivers who are cited will be issued a DD Form 1408 for their violation, referenced in AFI 31-218 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision. There will be an immediate 30 day suspension of driving privileges, starting from the date the letter was issued. If the operator is cited for distracted driving within a year of the original citation, an additional 90 day suspension will be issued. Per normal procedure, individuals can request restricted privileges, reinstatement, or a hearing to vacate the suspension.
Upon issue of the citation, patrolmen will annotate that an immediate suspension was issued for distracted driving. No points will be assessed against any operator if they receive a suspension letter, for their on base driving privileges. The operator will not be allowed to drive their vehicle after the suspension has been issued. If the operator gives permission for the patrolmen to move their vehicle the patrolmen will do as such. If the operator refuses, they will have to have the vehicle towed at their own expense.
Members of the 11th SFS will follow the same procedures for civilians, contractors or any other personnel that receive a citation. Operators will still have to pay a fine or appear in court for the Maryland traffic offense.
11/26/2013 - JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Members of the 11th Security Forces Squadron will be cracking down on distracted drivers, effective immediately. The 11th SFS will be issuing immediate suspension of base driving privileges to offenders it has cited for distracted driving; talking or texting on a cell phone, wearing headphones or utilizing any electronic device... that would distract the driver from operating their motor vehicle safely.
Drivers who are cited will be issued a DD Form 1408 for their violation, referenced in AFI 31-218 Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision. There will be an immediate 30 day suspension of driving privileges, starting from the date the letter was issued. If the operator is cited for distracted driving within a year of the original citation, an additional 90 day suspension will be issued. Per normal procedure, individuals can request restricted privileges, reinstatement, or a hearing to vacate the suspension.
Upon issue of the citation, patrolmen will annotate that an immediate suspension was issued for distracted driving. No points will be assessed against any operator if they receive a suspension letter, for their on base driving privileges. The operator will not be allowed to drive their vehicle after the suspension has been issued. If the operator gives permission for the patrolmen to move their vehicle the patrolmen will do as such. If the operator refuses, they will have to have the vehicle towed at their own expense.
Members of the 11th SFS will follow the same procedures for civilians, contractors or any other personnel that receive a citation. Operators will still have to pay a fine or appear in court for the Maryland traffic offense.
