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Federal Register :: Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision
A Rule by the Army Department on 04/12/2005
70 FR 18969
18969-18989 (21 pages)
32 CFR 634
0702-AA43
05-7165
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 634
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/05-7165 https://www.federalregister.gov/d/05-7165
The Department of the Army is publishing our rule concerning motor vehicle traffic supervision. The regulation prescribes policies and procedures on motor vehicle traffic supervision on military installations in the continental United States and overseas areas, including registration of privately owned vehicles; granting, suspending, or revoking the privilege to operate a privately owned vehicle on a military installation; administration of the vehicle registration program; driver improvement programs; police traffic supervision; and off-installation traffic activities.
Nathan Evans, (703) 693-2126.
In the December 21, 2004, issue of the Federal Register (69 FR 76526) the Department of the Army issued a proposed rule to publish 32 CFR part 634. This final rule prescribes procedures and responsibilities for motor vehicle traffic supervision. The Department of the Army received a response from one commentor. No substantive changes were requested or made. The Department of the Army has added one section since the publication of this part as a proposed rule. Section 634.25(c)(3) was modified to incorporate Department of Defense guidance concerning driving while using a cell phone.
The Department of the Army has determined that according to the criteria defined in Executive Order 12866 this final rule is not a significant regulatory action. As such, the final rule is not subject to Office of Management and Budget review under section 6(a)(3) of the Executive Order.
Explanation of abbreviations and terms.
Requirements for driving privileges.
Stopping and inspecting personnel or vehicles.
Suspension or revocation of driving or privately owned vehicle registration privileges.
Remedial driver training programs.
Administrative due process for suspensions and revocations.
Army administrative actions against intoxicated drivers.
Restoration of driving privileges upon acquittal of intoxicated driving. Start Printed Page 18970
Restricted driving privileges or probation.
Reciprocal State-Military action.
Extensions of suspensions and revocations.
Reinstatement of driving privileges.
Privately owned vehicle operation requirements.
Department of Defense Form 2220.
Termination or denial of registration.
Specified consent to impoundment.
Traffic planning and codes.
Speed-measuring devices.
Traffic accident investigation reports.
Use of traffic accident investigation report data.
Traffic violation reports.
Training of law enforcement personnel.
Chemical testing policies and procedures.
Detection, apprehension, and testing of intoxicated drivers.
Involuntary extraction of bodily fluids in traffic cases.
Testing at the request of the apprehended person.
General off installation traffic activities.
Civil-military cooperative programs.
The traffic point system.
Point system application.
Point system procedures.
Disposition of driving records.
Standards for impoundment.
Procedures for impoundment.
Search incident to impoundment based on criminal activity.
Disposition of vehicles after impoundment.
List of State Driver's License Agencies.
§ 634.1
§ 634.2
§ 634.3
§ 634.4
(2) Cooperate with civilian police agencies and other local, state, or federal government agencies concerned with traffic supervision. Start Printed Page 18971
§ 634.5
§ 634.6
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§ 634.7
§ 634.8
§ 634.9
(3) Immediate suspension of installation or overseas command POV driving privileges pending resolution of an intoxicated driving incident is authorized for active duty military personnel, family members, retired members of the military services, DOD civilian personnel, and others with installation or overseas command driving privileges, regardless of the geographic location of the intoxicated driving incident. Suspension is authorized for non-DOD affiliated civilians only with respect to incidents occurring on the installation or in areas subject to military traffic supervision. After a review of available information as specified in § 634.11, installation driving privileges will be immediately suspended pending resolution of the intoxicated driving accident in the following circumstances:
(2) Driving privileges are subject to revocation when an individual fails to comply with any of the conditions requisite to the granting privilege (see § 634.6). Revocation of installation driving and registration privileges is authorized for military personnel, family members, civilian employees of Start Printed Page 18973DOD, contractors, and other individuals with installation driving privileges. For civilian guests, revocation is authorized only with respect to incidents occurring on the installation or in the areas subject to military traffic supervision.
§ 634.10
§ 634.11
(3) If the revocation or suspension is imposed after such hearing, the person whose driving privilege has been suspended or revoked will have the right to appeal or request reconsideration. Such requests must be forwarded through command channels to the installation commander within 14 calendar days from the date the individual is notified of the suspension or revocation resulting from the administrative hearing. The suspension or revocation will remain in effect pending a final ruling on the request. Requests for restricted privileges will be considered per § 634.15.
(4) If driving privileges are temporarily restored (i.e. for family hardship) pending resolution of charges, the period of revocation (after final authority determination) will still total the mandatory 12 months. The final date of the revocation will be adjusted to account for the period when the violator's privileges were temporarily restored, as this period does not count towards the revocation time.
(2) Reliable evidence includes witness statements, military or civilian police report of apprehension, chemical test results if completed, refusal to consent to complete chemical testing, videotapes, statements by the apprehended individual, field sobriety or preliminary breath tests results, and other pertinent evidence. Immediate suspension should not be based solely on published lists of arrested persons, statements by parties not witnessing the apprehension, or telephone conversations or other information not supported by documented and reliable evidence. Start Printed Page 18974
(i) The fact that the suspension can be made a revocation under § 634.9(b).
(9) Hearing on suspension actions under § 634.9(a) for drunk or impaired driving pending resolution of charges will cover only the following pertinent issues of whether—
(10) For revocation actions under § 634.9(b) (3) for intoxicated driving, the revocation is mandatory on conviction or other findings that confirm the charge. (Pleas of nolo contendere are considered equivalent to guilty pleas).
§ 634.12
(3) Driving or being in physical control of a motor vehicle on post when the blood alcohol content is 0.08 percent or higher, irrespective of other charges, or off post when the blood alcohol content is in violation of the law of the State involved. Start Printed Page 18975
§ 634.13
§ 634.14
Restoration of driving privileges upon acquittal of intoxicated driving.
(b) The preliminary suspension resulted from a valid BAC test, (unless disposition of the charges was based on invalidity of the BAC test). In the case of a valid BAC test, the suspension will continue, pending completion of a hearing as specified in § 634.11. In such instances, the individual will be notified in writing that the suspension will continue and of the opportunity to request a hearing within 14 calendar days.
§ 634.15
(a) For the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and DLA, the installation commander, or his or her designee may modify a suspension or revocation of Start Printed Page 18976driving privileges in certain cases per paragraph (d) of this section.
(e) The terms and limitations on a restricted driving privilege (for example, authorization to drive to and from place of employment or duty, or selected installation facilities such as hospital, commissary, and or other facilities) will be specified in writing and provided to the individual concerned. Persons found in violation of the restricted privilege are subject to revocation action as prescribed in § 634.9.
§ 634.16
§ 634.17
(b) For each subsequent determination within a 5-year period that revocation is authorized under § 634.9, military personnel, DOD civilians, contractors and NAF employees will be prohibited from obtaining or using an OF 346 for 6 months for each such incident. A determination whether DOD civilian personnel should be prohibited from obtaining or using an OF 346 will be made in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to civilian personnel. This does not preclude a commander from imposing such prohibition for a first offense, or for a longer period of time for a first or Start Printed Page 18977subsequent offense, or for such other reasons as may be authorized.
§ 634.18
§ 634.19
(f) The conditions in § 634.20 must be met to operate a POV on an Army and DLA Installation. Other Armed Services that do not require registration will enforce § 634.20 through traffic enforcement actions. Additionally, failure to comply with § 634.20 may result in administrative suspension or revocation of driving privileges.
§ 634.20
§ 634.21
(1) Each Service and DLA will procure its own forms and installation and expiration tabs. For the Army, the basic decal will be ordered through publications channels and remain on the vehicle until the registered owner disposes of the vehicle, separates from active duty or other conditions specified Start Printed Page 18978in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. Air Force, DLA, and Army retirees may retain DD Form 2220. Army retirees are required to follow the same registration and VRS procedures as active duty personnel. Upon termination of affiliation with the service, the registered owner or authorized operator is responsible for removing the DD Form 2220 from the vehicle and surrender of the decal to the issuing office. Army installation commanders are responsible for the costs of procuring decals with the name of their installation and related expiration tabs. Air Force installations will use the installation tag (4″ by 1/2″) to identify the Air Force Installation where the vehicle is registered. Air Force personnel may retain the DD Form 2220 upon reassignment, retirement, or separation provided the individual is still eligible for continued registration, the registration is updated in SFMIS, and the installation tab is changed accordingly. Position the decal directly under the DD Form 2220.
§ 634.22
§ 634.23
§ 634.24
(c) Traffic control studies will provide factual data on existing roads, traffic density and flow patterns, and points of congestion. The installation law enforcement officer and traffic engineer usually conduct coordinated traffic control studies to obtain the data. Accurate data will help determine major Start Printed Page 18979and minor routes, location of traffic control devices, and conditions requiring engineering or enforcement services.
§ 634.25
§ 634.26
(2) Adopting standard signs, markings, and signals in accordance Start Printed Page 18980with NHSPS and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.
(3) Enforcing blood-alcohol concentration standards. (See § 634.34).
§ 634.28
§ 634.29
(a) Accidents requiring immediate reports. The driver or owner of any vehicle involved in an accident, as described in § 634.28, on the installation, must immediately notify the installation law enforcement office. The operator of any Government vehicle involved in a similar accident off the installation must immediately notify the local civilian law enforcement agency having jurisdiction, as well as law enforcement personnel of the nearest military installation.
(d) POV accidents not addressed in § 634.28. Guidance for reporting these cases is provided as follows:
(2) Information in the written report cannot be used in criminal proceedings against the person submitting it unless it was originally categorized a hit and run and the violator is the person submitting the report. Rights advisement will be given prior to any criminal traffic statements provided by violators. Within the United States, the installation law enforcement official Start Printed Page 18981may require such reporting on Service forms or forms of the State jurisdiction.
§ 634.30
§ 634.31
§ 634.32
(c) Installation commanders will establish procedures used for disposing of traffic violation cases through Start Printed Page 18982administrative or judicial action consistent with the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and Federal law.
§ 634.33
(3) Perform the three field tests of the improved sobriety testing techniques (§ 634.36 (b)).
§ 634.34
(a) Administrative revocation of driving privileges and other enforcement measures will be applied uniformly to offenders driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. When a person is tested under the implied consent provisions of § 634.8, the results of the test will be evaluated as follows:
§ 634.35
(2) Breath tests are administered by qualified personnel (§ 634.33).
(iv) Perform preventive maintenance as required by the instruction manual. Start Printed Page 18983
§ 634.36
§ 634.37
(a) Implied consent policy is explained in § 634.8.
(c) As stated in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section, the law enforcement official relying on implied consent will warn the person that driving privileges will be revoked if the person fails to voluntarily submit to or complete a requested chemical test. The person does not have the right to have an attorney present before stating whether he or she will submit to a test, or during the actual test. Installation commanders will prescribe the type or types of chemical tests to be used. Testing will follow policies and procedures in § 634.35. The results of chemical tests conducted under the implied consent provisions of this part may be used as evidence in courts-martial, nonjudicial proceedings under Article 15 of the UCMJ, administrative actions, and civilian courts.
(e) If a person suspected of intoxicated driving refuses to submit to a chemical test, a test will not be administered except as specified in § 634.38.
§ 634.38
(b) Rule. Involuntary bodily fluid extraction must be based on valid search and seizure authorization. An individual subject to the UCMJ who does not consent to chemical testing, as described in § 634.37, may nonetheless be subjected to an involuntary extraction of bodily fluids, including blood and urine, only in accordance with the following procedures:
(i) Before authorizing the involuntary extraction, the commander of the medical facility should, if circumstances permit, coordinate with the servicing staff judge advocate or legal officer. Start Printed Page 18984
§ 634.39
(a) A person subject to tests under § 634.8 may request that an additional test be done privately. The person may choose a doctor, qualified technician, chemist, registered nurse, or other qualified person to do the test. The person must pay the cost of the test. The test must be a chemical test approved by the State or host nation in an overseas command. All tests will be completed as soon as possible, with any delay being noted on the results.
§ 634.40
§ 634.41
(ii) Regularly operate a POV on the installation. (See also § 634.16).
§ 634.42
§ 634.43
Each Service and DLA will use its own form to record vehicle traffic accidents, moving violations, suspension or revocation actions, and traffic point assessments involving military and DOD civilian personnel, their family members, and other personnel operating motor vehicles on a military installation. Army installations will use DA Form 3626 (Vehicle Registration/Driver Record) for this purpose. Table 5-1of Part 634 prescribes Start Printed Page 18985mandatory minimum or maximum suspension or revocation periods. Traffic points are not assessed for suspension or revocation actions.
§ 634.44
§ 634.45
(b) The point system in table 5-2 of this part applies to all operators of U.S. Government motor vehicles, on or off Federal property. The system also applies to violators reported to installation officials in accordance with § 634.32.
2. This measure should be used for other than minor vehicle safety defects or when a driver or registrant fails to correct a minor Start Printed Page 18986defect (for example, a burned out headlight not replaced within the grace period on a warning ticket).
§ 634.46
(f) Persons whose driving privileges are suspended or revoked (for one violation or an accumulation of 12 traffic points within 12 consecutive months, or 18 traffic points within 24 consecutive months) will be notified in writing through official channels (§ 634.11). Except for the mandatory minimum or maximum suspension or revocation periods prescribed by table 5-1 of this part, the installation commander will establish periods of suspension or revocation. Any revocation based on traffic points must be no less than 6 months. A longer period may be imposed on the basis of a person's overall driving record considering the frequency, flagrancy, severity of moving violations, and the response to previous driver improvement measures. In all cases, military members must successfully complete a prescribed course in remedial driver training before driving privileges are reinstated.
§ 634.47
(a) If persons being transferred to a new installation have valid points or other entries on the driving records, the law enforcement officer will forward the records to the law enforcement officer of the gaining installation. Gaining installation law enforcement officers must coordinate with applicable commanders and continue any existing suspension or revocation based on intoxicated driving or accumulation of traffic points. Traffic points for persons being transferred will continue to accumulate as specified in § 634.46 (g).
(e) Driving records of retirees electing to retain installation driving privileges will be retained. Points accumulated or entries on the driver record regarding suspensions, revocations, moving violations, or chargeable accidents will not be deleted from driver records except per § 634.46 (g) and (h).
§ 634.48
§ 634.49
(a) POVs should not be impounded unless the vehicles clearly interfere with Start Printed Page 18987ongoing operations or movement of traffic, threaten public safety or convenience, are involved in criminal activity, contain evidence of criminal activity, or are stolen or abandoned.
§ 634.50
§ 634.51
§ 634.52
(b) The owner or operator is present. This situation can occur during either a traffic or criminal incident, or if the operator is apprehended for a crime or serious traffic violation and sufficient probable cause exists to seize the vehicle. This situation could also arise during cases of intoxicated driving or traffic accidents in which the operator is present but incapacitated or otherwise unable to make adequate arrangements to safeguard the vehicle. If danger exists to the police or public or if there is risk of loss or destruction of evidence, an investigative type search of the vehicle Start Printed Page 18988may be conducted without search authority. (Air Force, see AFP 125-2).
§ 634.53
(iv) If the owner or those mentioned in § 634.52 are determined, but not found, the property may not be disposed of until the expiration of 45 days after the date when notice, giving the time and place of the intended sale or other disposition, has been sent by certified or registered mail to that person at his last known address.
§ 634.54
Notification of State Driver's License Agencies. The installation commander will notify the State driver's license agency of those personnel whose installation driving privileges are revoked for 1 year or more, following final adjudication of the intoxicated driving offense or for refusing to submit to a lawful blood-alcohol content test in accordance with § 634.8. This notification will include the basis for the suspension and the blood alcohol level. The notification will be sent to the State in which the driver's license was issued. State driver's license agencies are listed as follows:
Oklahoma: Oklahoma Tax Commission, Motor Vehicle Division, 2501 Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73194, (405) 521-3036 Start Printed Page 18989
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