Registration
Information and Referral
446 McAffrey Ave
Bldg 314
Vance AFB, OK 73705
Phone 580-213-6330
Phone (DSN) 312-448-6330
Fax 580-213-6227
Fax (DSN) 312-448-6227
Mon - Fri 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Registration & Licensing Requirements
Oklahoma State law requires you to have sufficient liability insurance and a valid driver’s license in order to operate a vehicle. The term “vehicle” generally includes automobiles, motorcycles, vans, trailers and boats regularly parked or garaged overnight. Further, your vehicle must be properly registered. Even though you are in the Military, you may be required to register your vehicle in-state and obtain an in-state license within a few months of moving. Access complete information on insurance, driver’s licensing, and where and how to register your vehicle by visiting the State Department of Motor Vehicles website.
State Laws
You and your passengers must always wear seatbelts while driving, you will be ticketed and issued heavy fines if seatbelts are not secured. State law requires that all children under 60 pounds be properly restrained in child seats. Some states also require younger, smaller children to sit in the back seat.
Motorcycles and their operators are subject to special laws. If you own and operate a motorcycle, you must comply with those laws. Visit the State Department of Motor Vehicles website for more information.
Many States and local jurisdictions have strict laws about the use of cell phones and other digital devices while driving. Research these laws on the State Department of Motor Vehicles website. Tickets will be issued and fines assessed for violating these laws. Play it safe and always use a “hands free” device if you must use a cell phone or other PDA while driving. Hands-free devices must be used while operating a motor vehicle on ALL military installations worldwide.
Base Regulations
Seat Belts --In Oklahoma, seatbelt use is mandatory for all personnel while operating either government or private vehicles.
Child Restraints --The Oklahoma child restraint law says that all passengers under the age of 13 traveling in any type of vehicle must be in a seat belt/child restraint system, no matter where they are seated. This includes farm tag vehicles. You will be fined for not having your children secured.
Drinking and Driving -- There is a new aggravated DUI law which requires that a convicted drunk driver having a blood or breath alcohol concentration of fifteen-hundredths (0.15) or more shall, in addition to criminal penalties, be punished by a mandatory minimum 28 day inpatient treatment.
In addition they will be under a minimum one year of supervision which will include periodic testing and aftercare at the defendant's expense. They will also be subject to 480 hours of community service after they complete their treatment and required to put an ignition interlock device on their vehicle.
Vehicle Checks --All vehicles entering or leaving Vance AFB are subject to search.
Registering Vehicles on Base
Vance AFB does not require vehicle registration. However, you and your family members must have current military identification cards to be granted access to the base.
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