REGULATION
Army Regulation 385–55
Safety
Prevention of
Motor Vehicle
Accidents
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
12 March 1987
Unclassified
SUMMARY of CHANGE
AR 385–55
Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents
This revision-o
Establishes the requirement for commanders to annully recognize vehicle operators for outstanding driving records (para 2-5).
o
Broadens vehicle safety standards (para 2-8).
o
Provides new information on transporting hazardous materials (para 2-13).
o
Discusses vehicle operation in the vicinity of aircraft (para 2-20).
o
Requires commanders to ensure that chid restraint systems are used on Army installations consistent with State or host nation laws (para 3-2).
o
Emphasizes off-duty safety (para 3-2).
o
Requires personnel to use a restraint system (para 3-2).
o
Provides training topics for motor vehicle accident prevention (para 3-2).
o
Requires all motocycle and moped drivers or passengers to wear protective clothing including an approved helmet at all times (app B).
o
Requires all personnel who drive Army motor vehicles to be given a minimum of 8 hours of classroom instruction in defensive driving (app B).
*Army Regulation 385–55
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
12 March 1987
Effective 13 April 1987
Safety
Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents to all Army personnel involved in Army motor vehicle operations.
Applicability. This regulation applies to the
Active Army, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Proponent and exception authority.
Not applicable
Impact on New Manning System. This regulation does not contain information that affects the New Manning System.
Army management control process.
This regulation is not subject to the requirements of AR 11–2. It does not contain internal control provisions.
History. This UPDATE printing publishes a revision which is effective 13 April 1987.
Safety
Prevention of
Motor Vehicle
Accidents
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
12 March 1987
Unclassified
SUMMARY of CHANGE
AR 385–55
Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents
This revision-o
Establishes the requirement for commanders to annully recognize vehicle operators for outstanding driving records (para 2-5).
o
Broadens vehicle safety standards (para 2-8).
o
Provides new information on transporting hazardous materials (para 2-13).
o
Discusses vehicle operation in the vicinity of aircraft (para 2-20).
o
Requires commanders to ensure that chid restraint systems are used on Army installations consistent with State or host nation laws (para 3-2).
o
Emphasizes off-duty safety (para 3-2).
o
Requires personnel to use a restraint system (para 3-2).
o
Provides training topics for motor vehicle accident prevention (para 3-2).
o
Requires all motocycle and moped drivers or passengers to wear protective clothing including an approved helmet at all times (app B).
o
Requires all personnel who drive Army motor vehicles to be given a minimum of 8 hours of classroom instruction in defensive driving (app B).
*Army Regulation 385–55
Headquarters
Department of the Army
Washington, DC
12 March 1987
Effective 13 April 1987
Safety
Prevention of Motor Vehicle Accidents to all Army personnel involved in Army motor vehicle operations.
Applicability. This regulation applies to the
Active Army, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve.
Proponent and exception authority.
Not applicable
Impact on New Manning System. This regulation does not contain information that affects the New Manning System.
Army management control process.
This regulation is not subject to the requirements of AR 11–2. It does not contain internal control provisions.
History. This UPDATE printing publishes a revision which is effective 13 April 1987.