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SFS reviews driving policies, citation trends

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  • By 375th Security Forces Squadron
  • 375th AMW
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --  After a 33 percent increase in traffic citations for 2009, the 375th Security Forces Squadron reminds Scott drivers to be vigilant in their safe driving habits.

In total, 1,121 citations, for moving and non-moving violations were issued at Scott during 2009--more than 275 additional citations than were issued in 2008. Vehicle operators are reminded to pay close attention to both speed and traffic signs due to changes in traffic flow and congestion in construction areas. Speed limits are reviewed and changed to accommodate safety concerns in and around these areas.

Nearly 10 percent of these citations, or a total of 101, were issued for failure to have front mounted license plates, which is required by Illinois State Law.

Drivers are also reminded that as of Jan. 1, Illinois has outlawed texting while driving. As a result of this new law, drivers cited for texting while operating a vehicle on base will be assessed three points against their driving privileges.

Team Scott members should be aware that parking tickets on base are issued by both SFS members and Parking Wardens, who are members of various squadrons working in or around the vicinity of high traffic areas. They are certified by the SFS in the proper procedures of issuing tickets and should be treated in the same manner as an on duty patrolman.

An accumulation of 12 traffic points or four parking citations per calendar year will result in a six-month revocation of base driving privileges. Two military members received a six-month driving revocation in 2009.

In addition, drivers are not allowed to display bumper stickers and base personnel may not wear items deemed offensive in nature. In a 375th Air Mobility Wing policy memo dated Jan. 5, items that are considered offensive in nature include, but are not limited to, content that:

Displays disrespect toward the Commander-in-Chief;

Contain drug abuse paraphernalia;

Represents or promotes illegal discrimination based on age, color, race, gender, religion, or national origin; or Contains graphic depictions or verbal references to human genitalia or sexual activity.

Offenders of the policy will be asked to remove the offensive material or depart the installation, and military members' commanders or first sergeants will be notified.