b'By purchasing and using new equipment and increasingOnce cited, the driver must appear at Traffic Court with consequences for speeding, we want Operation Slow Downa senior member of their chain of command, regardless of to protect people, save lives, and improve operational readinessrank. The command representative must then provide aand the good order and discipline aboard the base, said U.S.copy of the suspension of driving privileges to the drivers Marine Col. John Black, the commanding officer of Securitycommanding officer if deemed necessary by the instal-and Emergency Services Battalion, MCB Camp Pendleton. lations Magistrates Office. A commanding officer cant The most immediate impact of Operation Slow Down isauthorize a service member to operate a government vehicle the increased consequences of traffic infractions.if their driving privileges are suspended. Commands will also Once drivers cross a certain threshold, any speeding be responsible for investigating any accidents involving acitation will result in the suspension of on-base driving government vehicle. For example, suppose it is found thatprivileges. The length of suspension varies depending ona traffic regulation violation caused the accident. In that the speed and the location of the incident.case, the investigation will be forwarded to the commandingAll moving violations of 16+ mph over the posted speedgeneral and include a recommendation whether or notlimit will result in six points on your driving record andto suspend the driving privileges of the driver and/or any will also require remedial driving training. passengers in the vehicle.Speeding 16-20 mph over the posted speed limit is aBase leaders aim is that Operation Slow Down will raise three-month suspension of on-base driving privileges.awareness for both the individual service members and unit commanders. The dangerous outcomes from recklessSpeeding 21-30 mph over the posted speed limit is adriving can have long-lasting impacts for more than just the six-month suspension.driver.Going 31 mph or more over the posted speed limit, asPlease obey the speed limits and drive safely; we dont well as street racing, is a 12-month suspension.want to see you, your loved ones, or anyone else aboardSpeeding in construction, school, or housing areas willbase killed or seriously injured, said Black, when asked what now have harsher consequences, with three-monthhe would say to every driver on base. When that happens, suspensions for 5-10 mph over the posted speed limit you harm yourself, your family, your unit, and the Marine and six-month suspensions beginning at 11 mph over.Corps operational readiness. Dont be in a hurry to die. J 450 MILITARY 100+ %TUITIONDEGREES as Low as $250/Credit Hour ONLINE**Some exceptions may apply.www.LUOline.com/pendletonText Pendleton to 49595|LUOnline.com/PendletonThank You For Your Service HJanuary 2022H Military Appreciation Resource Magazine 13'