Army in Europe Regulation 190-1

1 1 AE Reg 190-1 /CNE-C6F Inst Inst 31-202 15 May 09 Headquarters United States Army Europe and Seventh Army United States Army Installation Management Command Europe Region Heidelberg, Germany Army in EuropeRegulation 190-1 * Headquarters Naval Forces Sixth Fleet Naples, Italy CNE-C6 FInstruction * Headquarters United States Air Forces in Europe Ramstein, Germany USAFEI nstruction 31-202*15 May 2009 Military Police Driver and Vehicle Requirements and the Installation Traffic Code for the Forces in Germany *This publication supersedes AE Regulation 190-1 /CNE-C6F Instruction USAFE Instruction 31-202, 4 February 2009. For the Commander: Authenticated: BYRON S. BAGBY Major General, GS Chief of Staff KURTA Rear Admiral, USN Director for Policy, Resources, and Strategy, Naval Forces Europe ROGER A.

2 BRADY General, USAF Commander Official: Official: DWAYNE J. VIERGUTZ Chief, Army in Europe Document Management J. E. FINK Captain, JAGC, USN force Judge Advocate Naval Forces Europe NEIL E. RADER Colonel, USAF Chief, Security Forces Summary. This publication prescribes policy and procedures for licensing drivers of privately owned vehicles (POVs), inspecting and registering POVs, and operating POVs and other wheeled recreational equipment on Forces installations in Germany. POV license and registration operations are conducted according to the Supplementary Agreement to the NATO Status of Forces Agreement.

3 USEUCOM Directive 45-7 delegates this authority to the CG, USAREUR/7A. Summary of Change. This revision Allows individuals to attend a Fahrschule at their own expense to receive a Certificate of Motorcycle Riding Proficiency on German Highways if they fail the Army in Europe Motorcycle-Proficiency Course (para 2-2g(1)(a)3). 2 AE Reg 190-1 /CNE-C6F Inst Inst 31-202 15 May 09 Forbids using cell phones or wearing listening devices that impede hearing and their ability to detect impending danger while walking or jogging (para 5-5i). Applicability. This publication applies to Members of the Forces (Army, Navy, and air force ) and the civilian component (including Family members) who are assigned to or employed within the geographic boundaries of Germany and who are authorized a Forces certificate of license and POV registration privileges under AE Regulation 600-700.

4 NOTE: This Regulation applies to USAFE personnel in Germany only for licensing POV drivers and for registering POVs with the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). USAFE personnel will refer to AFI 31-204 for all other aspects of motor vehicle traffic supervision, traffic violations, suspensions, revocations, and point assessments. USAFE agencies will notify the RMV of all suspensions, revocations, and traffic-point assessments. Persons assigned to nonappropriated fund organizations and other authorized organizations (AE Reg 600-700) in Germany, including international military headquarters. Members of the Forces and civilian component on temporary duty (TDY) in Germany who apply for a Forces certificate of license. According to AR 190-5/OPNAV 31-218(I) and AFI 31-204, the policy and procedures in this publication apply in cases of conflict.

5 Heads of military organizations who want to register nontactical vehicles with Forces-provided POV license plates. Permission to register nontactical vehicles must be granted in writing from the garrison provost marshal, chief of security forces, or director of logistics, as applicable. Installation Fleet Management Systems-owned nontactical vehicles must have written authorization from the Director, Installation Fleet Management Systems. In all cases where written approval is required, the authorization document must be submitted with the application to register the vehicle. Personnel who drive on installations, including local national and foreign national employees of the Government, and other personnel who routinely require access to installations in Germany.

6 NOTE: Where applicable by branch of Service, personnel found in violation of this publication will be subject to suspension or revocation of their certificate of license, loss of vehicle registration privileges, or both. Supplementation. Organizations will not supplement this publication without USAREUR Provost Marshal (PM) (AEAPM-VR) approval. Forms. Appendix B lists forms prescribed by this publication. AE and higher level forms are available through the Army in Europe Publishing System (AEPUBS). Records Management. Records created as a result of processes prescribed by this publication must be identified, maintained, and disposed of by Army units according to AR 25-400-2. Record titles and descriptions are available on the Army Records Information Management System website at 3 AE Reg 190-1 /CNE-C6F Inst Inst 31-202 15 May 09 Navy organizations according to Navy records-management policy.

7 air force units according to air force Manual 33-363. Records must be disposed of according to the air force Records Information Management System Records Disposition Schedule at Suggested Improvements. The proponent of this publication is the USAREUR PM (AEAPM-VR, DSN 386-7271). Users may suggest improvements to this publication by sending DA Form 2028 to the USAREUR PM (AEAPM-VR), Unit 29931, APO AE 09086-9931. Distribution. A (AEPUBS); air force units: F (AFI 33-360). CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1. Purpose 1-2. References 1-3. Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms 1-4. Responsibilities CHAPTER 2 ACQUISITION AND LOSS OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES SECTION I ACQUIRING A FORCES CERTIFICATE OF LICENSE 2-1.

8 Licensing Policy 2-2. Licensing Requirements 2-3. Special Issue of Forces Certificates of License 2-4. Disabled Persons 2-5. Renewing a Forces Certificate of License 2-6. Replacing a Forces Certificate of License 2-7. Addition of Vehicle Class 2-8. Personal Information Change 2-9. Eligibility for German Drivers License 2-10. Loss of Eligibility 2-11. Implied Consent Provision SECTION II LOSS OF DRIVING PRIVILEGES 2-12. General 2-13. Declaration of Ineligibility for a Forces Certificate of License 2-14. Suspensions 2-15. Revocations 2-16. Revocation by Civil Authorities 2-17. Administrative Actions, Reprimands, Reports, and Disposition Procedures 2-18.

9 Rebuttal Procedures 4 AE Reg 190-1 /CNE-C6F Inst Inst 31-202 15 May 09 2-19. Appeals 2-20. Petitions for Reinstatement of Driving Privileges (Revocations and Restricted Driving Privileges) 2-21. Traffic-Point Assessment System 2-22. Reports of Actions Taken CHAPTER 3 POV REGISTRATION 3-1. Policy and Entitlement 3-2. Limits on Number of Registered POVs 3-3. Mechanical Standards 3-4. Inspection Requirements 3-5. Registration Requirements 3-6. Proof and Types of Ownership 3-7. 30-Day Temporary and Special Temporary Registration 3-8. Nonoperational Registration 3-9. Transferring a POV to Another Person Eligible to Register a POV With the Forces 3-10.

10 Transferring or Disposing of a POV to Persons Not Eligible to Register With the Forces 3-11. Renewal Registration 3-12. Requirement to Provide Proof of Continuing Insurance 3-13. Requirement to Report Changes in Registration Information 3-14. Inland Movement and Commercially Shipped POVs 3-15. Reporting Lost, Stolen, or Recovered Vehicles and License Plates 3-16. Replacing Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated License Plates, Documents, and Decals 3-17. POV Registration Certificates 3-18. Displaying License Plates 3-19. Registration Decals 3-20. Repossession of POVs by Lienholders 3-21. Procedures for Clearing a POV 3-22. Disposition by an Agent 3-23. Withdrawal of Registration Privileges 3-24. Registration of Vehicles Used Exclusively for Racing Events 3-25.