Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com (1) Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices (except for hands-free cellular phones) while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited. (2) Motorcycle operators may wear motorcycle helmets equipped with operator-passenger intercom systems. e. Cellular phone use. Vehicle operators on DOD installations and operators of Government-owned vehicles shall not use cellular phones unless the vehicle is safely parked or unless they are using a hands-free device. The only exceptions to this prohibition are emergency responders, such as MP, ambulance, fire emergency, EOD, and HAZMAT responders. f.
Operator Alcohol Consumption (HSPG Number 8). Vehicle operators will not operate a vehicle for 8 hours after consuming intoxicating beverages, or longer if residual effects remain. g. Safety equipment. (1) Eye protection (ANSI Safety Code Z87.1 approved safety goggles or spectacles with side shields) will be worn by VCs, drivers, and assistant drivers of combat or tactical vehicles, when exposed to hazards outside the vehicle, except when protected by a windshield. (2) Head protection (combat vehicle crewman-approved ballistic helmet or flight helmet as appropriate) will be worn by all personnel operating or riding as a passenger in Army tactical vehicles in the field.
(3) All trailers will be equipped with safety chains or similar devices and properly connected to the prime mover to prevent breakaway trailer accidents. (4) Trailer brake lights, taillights, and turn signals will be in operating condition. (5) Army motor vehicles, except nontactical vehicles, will be equipped with properly sized chock blocks for use when parked on sloping terrain, while maintenance is being performed, or when a vehicle is parked and a trailer is attached. (6) All AMVs operating over public roads will be equipped with highway warning triangles. Vehicles carrying flammable or explosive materials will not use or carry flares.
(7) Emergency, repair, and utility servicing vehicles, truck tractors designed to haul oversized slow-moving loads, truck wreckers, and other vehicles that frequently deviate from or obstruct normal traffic patterns will be equipped with rotating or flashing warning signal lamps. Lights will be red and white for ambulance and firefighting vehicles; blue, or red and blue for law enforcement vehicles; and amber for all others. These devices will be used by emergency response vehicles only when responding to emergency calls, when required to warn traffic of emergency vehicles stopped at the scene of an accident or breakdown, or when military vehicles are used in the pursuit of offenders.
(8) Rotating or flashing amber lights will be used for cranes (wreckers), oversized or overweight vehicles, snow- removal equipment, and other highway maintenance vehicles. (a) These lights will not be used when their operation is a hazard to other traffic. (b) Rotating lights or beacons must be mounted so as not to be a hazard or nuisance to the operator or to other vehicle operators. (9) Convoy signs, as well as rotating or flashing amber warning lights, will be used for the first and last vehicle in a convoy. (Host nation agreements may require additional vehicles in the convoy to use these lights.) h. Ground guides.
Ground guides are required when wheeled and tracked vehicles are backed, or when moved within an assembly area or motor pool. (1) Ground guides will be properly trained in accordance with FM 21–60, FM 21–305, and Training Circular 21–306. (2) For information regarding rail-vehicle transportation, refer to MTMCTEA Pam 55–19, available from SDDC. (3) Engineer vehicles operating outside of supervised or controlled access construction sites will use the ground guide standards for tactical or combat-wheeled vehicles. Operators of graders, bulldozers, and other engineer vehicles will walk around the vehicle before starting the engine to ensure that the area is clear of obstructions.
(4) When backing or maneuvering in controlled access construction sites, a signal person shall be provided when the point of operation (includes area of load travel and area immediately surrounding the load placement) is not in full view of the vehicle, machine, or equipment operator; when vehicles are backed more than 100 feet; when terrain is hazardous; or when two or more vehicles are backing in the same area.
(5) When operating a vehicle, machine, or equipment within a controlled access construction site and the point of operation is in full view, the operator may back without the assistance of a signal person or spotter provided— (a) The operator walks behind the vehicle, machine, or equipment to view the area for possible hazards. (b) A reverse signal alarm is activated, which is audible above the surrounding noise level in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.602. i. Vehicles equipped with radio antennas. (1) Operators of vehicles equipped with radio antennas should be familiar with the fire and electrocution hazards associated with antennas contacting overhead power lines.
(2) Antennas will be clipped under the antenna-retaining clip when vehicles are operated in areas that may have overhead power lines. 54 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007