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Vehicles and Driving

Vehicle Registration

Vehicle Registration is located in Bldg. 5700, Rm. 160. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Daleville, Enterprise and Ozark gate hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and can be reached by telephone at (334) 255-3168.

Documents required for registration are as follows:

  • Tag receipt (state registration)
  • Proof of insurance for vehicle being registered
  • Military ID Card/Retiree/Family member driver's license

A spouse can also register a vehicle in lieu of the service member. The aforementioned information is required.

If registering a new vehicle without tags, a temporary pass will be issued until tags are acquired. Bring in the bill of sale in place of tag reciept along with proof of insurance, ID card and driver's license. The pass will be good for 20 days.

Registration decals are affixed to the outside of the lower left (driver's side) windshield.

Registration for motorcycles is the same as for automobiles. To operate a motorcycle on post, a Soldier must be appropriately licensed and have completed an approved rider or operator safety course endorsed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. For more information, call (334) 255-3000 or (334) 255-1027.

Registration Renewal

Renewal requirements are the same as those for initial registration.

Termination of Registration

Installation registration is not transferable. Transferring registration decals from one vehicle to another is prohibited.

It is the registrant's responsibility to remove registration decals when:

  • The registrant sells or otherwise disposes of the vehicle.
  • The registrant is separated from the service.
  • The registrant discontinues operation of the vehicle on post or is excluded from the post.

Airfield Authorization

DPS will issue an additional decal verifying POV authorization on the airfields. Individuals requiring access to airfields will submit written authorization to the Vehicle Registration Office from the sponsoring unit or contractor. When an individual's employment on an airfield is terminated, the sponsoring unit or contractor will collect the airfield decal and inform the Provost Marshal's Office of the termination.

The DD Form 2220 (Department of Defense Registered Vehicle) will be used to identify registered POVs on the installation. This decal will be placed on the lower portion of the driver's side windshield. Personnel with motorcycles or other two-wheeled vehicle will permanently affix the decal to the vehicle so it is not easily removable and is located in such a position that it is clearly visible to guard force personnel at installation entry control points. The requirement to affix the DD Form 2220 to the front windshield of registered vehicles is waived for general officers and flag officers of all armed service, armed service secretaries, political appointees, members of Congress, and the diplomatic corps.

Additional information regarding vehicle registration may be found in Army Regulation 190-5, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, 25 January 2006.

Driving On Post

The Alabama motor vehicle law applies on post. Military and civilian personnel who are ticketed on post will have to appear in Federal District Court.

Additionally, military members ticketed will have to appear in front of their command and may receive administrative discipline or Uniform Code of Military Justice action.

The speed limit on post is 30 miles per hour unless otherwise posted and is enforced by roving military police patrols equipped with radar. Seat belts are required at all times while driving on post. Parking is authorized only in those areas or spaces designated for parking.

If a vehicle operator, military or civilian, is stopped by the military police for a traffic violation or routine identification check, full cooperation with the military police or gate guard is required by presenting any and all identification.

Driving the speed limit, coming to a full stop where indicated and not getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol will not only save your career but could save your life.

Cell Phones and Mobile Personal Electronic Devices

In accordance with Army regulations, use of handheld cell phones or other mobile personal electronic devices while driving is strictly prohibited on Fort Rucker. Users may either safely park their vehicle or use a hands-free device.

Wearing of any other portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices while operating a motor vehicle is also prohibited.

An MPED is defined as an electronic device such as a cellular phone, a personal data assistant, a device that performs personal computer functions, sends or receives electronic mail, plays a video game, or plays a digital video disk, or any other electronic device that permits the user to freely view, talk on, or transmit data while operating a vehicle. An MPED would include devices such as a Blackberry or similar-brand or type devices.

These prohibitions apply to all personnel while operating a vehicle on Fort Rucker, to any person while operating a military, government, or rental vehicle under official orders while off post, and to any Soldier attached or assigned to the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker while operating a POV off post.

Extended Visitor Passes

Visitors required to drive on post for more than one day must obtain an extended pass from the Vehicle Registration Office.

Military and DA civilians not stationed at Fort Rucker who are here on temporary duty basis for example, to attend a conference or training course, must obtain an extended visitor's pass good for the length of their TDY but not to exceed six months. These individuals need to present a current driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and state vehicle registration or a copy of the rental contract if using a rental car. They must also bring a copy of their TDY orders to indicate the length of their temporary duty. Vehicle registration will issue the extended pass for the duration of the TDY.

Short-term contractors who do not meet the requirements for a Department of Defense decal may obtain an extended pass for the duration of their contract on post. Their government contract officer or representative must sign and submit a memorandum listing the employee's full name, Social Security number, contractor number, and requested duration of the pass, through the Provost Marshal, ATTN: Physical Security, to the Vehicle Registration Office. Once approved, the request will be forwarded to the vehicle registration office. Normally, the employee may obtain their extended pass one duty day after the request is submitted to the Provost Marshal's Office. The contract employee must present a current driver's license, proof of vehicle insurance, and state vehicle registration at vehicle registration to obtain the extended pass.

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