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Tickets & Towing

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Violations

DD Form 1805

(United States District Court Violation) can be issued to vehicle operators in violation of GA State traffic offenses committed on the installation. Traffic fines range in price from $15 to $200. Violators have the option of paying the collateral fine or appearing in Magistrate Court to dispute the ticket. Violators receiving a mandatory court notice must appear in front of the US Federal Magistrate. The DD Form 1805 requires a $25 processing fee in addition to the fine for the violation. If you receive a DD Form 1805 and you have questions about the ticket, you can reach the Central Violations Bureau by phone at 1-800-827-2982, or on the internet at www.cvb.uscourts.gov.

DD Form 1408

(Armed Forces Traffic Ticket) can be issued to vehicle operators in violation of installation motor vehicle rules. DD Form 1408 tickets are also issued to operators of government vehicles for violation installation motor vehicle rules. Commanders and Civilian Supervisors are the adjudicating authority on all DD Form 1408.

Traffic points will be assessed for all violations of State and installation traffic laws. Accumulation of 12 points within a 12 month period can result in suspension of on post driving privileges.

Towing and Impoundment

Vehicles can be towed and impounded for several reasons on the installation, these include but are not limited to:

• Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs
• Excessive Speed (31 MPH or more)
• Driving on a Suspended/Expired License
• Driving with Suspended Registration
• Vehicles appearing to be abandoned or illegally parked
• Vehicles interfering with the flow of traffic
• Vehicles that are identified as threats to security and force protection

Motorcycles will towed if the driver or rider is not in the proper uniform IAW the installation Motorcycle Safety Policy.

Towing and Impoundment Prices

Fees are set by MWR at the time the vehicle is are towed. Fees are subject to change based on the equipment used. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the MWR Auto Skills shop; 706.545.2337 or visit their webpage at MWR Programs Auto Care and Auto sales..

Drivers Privilege Suspension

The privilege of driving on the installation is subject to either administrative suspension or revocation for cause by the Installation Commander. Suspension and revocation actions are based on the commission of serious moving traffic violations, or the failure to appear as directed for Magistrate’s Court. Suspension or revocation of installation driving privileges may occur if a person accumulates assessed points in excess of the amounts indicated in AR 190-5, Chapter 5. Privileges will be suspended for up to 60 months for driving while license is suspended or revoked.

Driving privileges will be revoked for a mandatory period of not less than one year in the following circumstances:

1. If the Installation Commander has determined that the person lawfully apprehended for intoxicated driving refused to submit to or complete a test to measure the alcohol content in the blood, or detect the presence of any other drug, as required by the law of the jurisdiction or installation traffic code.
2. If a conviction, non-judicial punishment, or a military/civilian administrative action resulted in the suspension or revocation of a driver’s license for intoxicated driving. When temporary suspensions are followed by revocations, computation of the revocation time is prescribed in AR 190-5.
3. If the Provost Marshal’s Vehicle Registration System (VRS) indicates that an individual’s driving privileges have been revoked.
4. If it is found that the operator has been previously suspended for driving while license is suspended or revoked.