Motor Vehicles

Luke AFB vehicle fleet consists of all Government Owned Vehicles and are insured by the USAF. As for licensing requirements, all Ground Transportation Operators are required to have a state license and a GOV license for special purpose vehicles. Ground Transportation is compliant with the Registration and licensing requirements.

The speed limit on base is 25 mph. With the exception of base housing and near the Child Development Center and Youth Center where it is 15 mph. The speed limit on Super Sabre road is 35 MPH this road is the same road as the South Gate entrance. The state laws of Arizona apply to Luke AFB.

Arizona state law requires that all applicants for an original driver license or identification card present two forms of identification - one must have your photo (or three forms of identification if no photo identification is available). All must be originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. All documents must be in English.

If you are currently licensed in another state, you must bring in your out-of-state driver license and one other form of identification, take the vision test, and pay the appropriate fee. A written test will not be required.

If you are between the ages of 16 and 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the legal guardian section on the driver license application. The legal guardian's identification may serve as one form of identification, but you will still need two additional documents, such as an original birth certificate and Social Security card. You will be subject to the written, vision and road skills test as well as the appropriate application fee.

You may legally drive in Arizona using a valid driver license from another country. An International Driving License or Permit is not required, but is recommended since it can be printed in English. These documents can be used in conjunction with the driver license from the other country. If an International Driving License or Permit is used alone, it must be issued by a country other than the United States. Vehicle rental companies may have additional requirements.

State and local laws regulate the operation of motor vehicles, and these laws can vary by location.

Arizona regulates the following:

• Child safety seats
• Seat belts
• Motorcycle operation
• The use of cellphones and other digital devices while driving

Learn more about motor vehicle laws in your state at the Distraction.gov State Laws page.

When you buy a vehicle, Arizona law requires that you apply for a title within 15 days of purchase. If your vehicle was registered in another state and you wish to operate it in Arizona, you must register it here as soon as you become an Arizona resident.

Most vehicles may be registered for either one or two years at a time. (Some vehicles must be emission tested every year, and are therefore not eligible for two year registration.)

All-terrain and off-road recreational vehicles that operate only on dirt roads located in unincorporated areas of Arizona must be titled and have a plate, but are exempt from registration and insurance requirements.

In addition to other fees, vehicle owners in Arizona pay a Vehicle License Tax, assessed in place of a personal property tax charged by some other states. The VLT is distributed to the State Highway User Revenue Fund, State Highway Fund, State General Fund (for school financial assistance), County General Fund, to the counties for the same use as the State Highway User Revenue Fund and to the incorporated cities and towns for transportation, maintenance and improvements.

Active duty military personnel or Public Health Service Officers stationed in Arizona who are not Arizona residents are not required to pay the VLT portion of the annual vehicle registration. Contact the Legal Office 623-856-6901/DSN 312-896-6901 or building 1150 on forms required when you visit the MVD.

To register a vehicle nonresident active duty military personnel must:

• Provide an affidavit for VLT exemption of nonresident service personnel issued and certified by the commanding officer. To pick up this form go to the Legal office with your LES and ID card.
• Meet all applicable vehicle emissions test requirements.
• Pay a registration fee and if applicable, commercial registration and weight fees, motor carrier fees and/or any late registration penalty fees that may apply.

For additional information, please refer to the Arizona Department of Transportation website.

Motorcycle/Bicycle Regulations

Luke AFB has helmet, clothing and safety requirements and regulations for riding motorcycles, bicycles, skateboards, etc. on base and off base. Check with the Security Forces office at 623-856-5970 for the details of these requirements.

A motorcycle license or endorsement is required to drive a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. You must be at least 16 to apply for a motorcycle license.

An applicant for a motorcycle license or endorsement who is under 18 must have held an Arizona instruction permit for at least 5 months. The permit must be valid at the time of application. An applicant must also have satisfactorily completed a motorcycle driver education program that is approved by MVD or the parent or guardian must certify in writing that the applicant has completed at least 25 hours of motorcycle driving practice.

An applicant holding an out-of-state motorcycle license or endorsement is exempt from the driver education/driving practice and instruction permit requirements.

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 5 years of age and 40 pounds be properly restrained in child seats. Arizona state law now requires children ages 5-7 who are shorter than 4 foot 10 inches to be in a child restraint system as well. Some states also require younger, smaller children to sit in the back seat.

Read more: 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.